The box office battle between the two biggest releases of Independence Day, War 2 and Coolie, has taken a dramatic and unexpected turn. While it initially appeared that the Hrithik Roshan starrer would dominate screen counts across the country, a powerful surge in audience demand for the Rajinikanth vehicle is forcing a last-minute shift in showcasing, making this clash more intense than ever.
These movies have been generating solid hype, which has been translating into strong ticket sales and collections.
Hrithik, who leads War 2, took to X to share a post about Superstar Rajinikanth, the star of Coolie. His post reads: “Took my first steps as an actor at your side. You were one of my first teachers, Rajinikanth sir, and continue to be an inspiration and a standard. Congratulations on completing 50 years of on-screen magic!”
Check out the post:
Many of you might not be aware that the young Hrithik acted alongside Rajinikanth in his Hindi film Bhagwaan Dada (1986).
This post by Hrithik about Rajinikanth, coming just before their box office clash, proves why he is a disciplined actor and how he became a star in Bollywood.
History Between Hrithik And Rajinikanth
Hrithik’s tribute is a nod to a long-forgotten piece of cinema history. As a child actor, a young Hrithik Roshan shared the screen with Rajinikanth in the 1986 film, Bhagwaan Dada. Directed by Hrithik’s grandfather, J. Om Prakash, the film featured the two actors in pivotal roles. Hrithik has previously recounted anecdotes from the set, noting how Rajinikanth would protect him from getting scolded by the director, taking the blame for his mistakes to ensure the young actor wouldn’t get discouraged. This personal connection adds even more weight to Hrithik’s recent message, making his words about Rajinikanth being “one of my first teachers” a sincere reflection of their history.
About War 2
Talking about the upcoming film, the Ayan Mukerji directorial, War 2, is produced by Yash Raj Films. Scheduled for a release on August 14, 2025, WAR 2 stars Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani in lead roles. The sequel to the 2019 film will see Roshan reprising his role as a RAW agent, Major Kabir Dhaliwal. The first instalment of the franchise starred Tiger Shroff and Vaani Kapoor in pivotal roles.
About Coolie
Coolie is a Tamil action-thriller directed by the acclaimed Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film features superstar Rajinikanth in the lead role and is also set for a nationwide release on August 14, 2025.
(Also read: War 2 vs Coolie Advance Booking – Hrithik Roshan Starrer DOMINATES Rajinikanth’s Film In Hindi Belt )
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