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Rajinikanth's 'Coolie,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, initially stormed the box office, surpassing Rs 200 crore in its first week. However, earnings dipped in the second week, despite crossing Rs 260 crore. The film faces competition from 'War 2' and potential impact from Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, influencing its weekday performance across Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu versions.

Rambha, a prominent actress in late 1990s and early 2000s, achieved pan-Indian stardom through Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema. Her debut in 'Sargam' led to numerous blockbusters with superstars like Rajinikanth and Salman Khan. After marrying Indrakumar Pathmanathan in 2010, she stepped away from films, focusing on family and business ventures, while occasionally judging reality shows.

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has grossed over Rs 250 crore in India within 11 days of its release on August 14. Despite a weekday dip, the film rebounded strongly, showcasing Rajinikanth's enduring box office appeal. 'Coolie' has surpassed 'War 2' in collections, establishing its dominance in the Independence Day box office clash.

Mithun Chakraborty prefers family over parties. He avoids gossip at film events. He once juggled 65 films simultaneously and set a record with 19 releases in a year. He quickly decides on scripts and now chooses projects that excite him. He is working on Fauji with Prabhas, Jailer 2 with Rajinikanth, and Prajapati 2. He finds these diverse projects effortless.

Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's War 2 is performing well at the global box office. It is approaching USD 4 million in North America. The film is competing with Rajinikanth's Coolie. War 2 has earned Rs 214.50 crore domestically. Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's Alpha is the next film in the Spy Universe. Alpha will release during Christmas weekend.

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has achieved a significant milestone, grossing USD 6.60 million in North America within nine days, surpassing 'Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1.' This makes 'Coolie' the second highest-grossing Tamil film in North America, driven by strong premiere showings and pan-Indian appeal, despite weekday drops. The film's India net stands at Rs 245.50 crore after 10 days.

Rajinikanth's Coolie has surged past expectations, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 overseas with USD 6.60 million in North America within nine days, surpassing Chhaava's lifetime collection. While Coolie dominates international markets, Chhaava remains the domestic box office king, earning a staggering Rs 601 crore in India, highlighting the contrasting performance of the two films in different markets.

Ashwin Kumar's Mahavatar Narsimha has achieved a historic feat, surpassing Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par to become the fifth-highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025. The mythological animation drama demonstrated remarkable staying power, maintaining strong collections despite competition from major releases like Saiyaara and War 2. Its success highlights the audience's growing interest in well-told stories rooted in Indian history and mythology.

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, opened with a massive Rs 65 crore but experienced a slowdown after the initial hype. The film has earned Rs 235.15 crore in India after nine days, facing competition from 'War 2'. The film's performance hinges on its upcoming weekend to reach the Rs 250 crore milestone.

Bollywood stars are increasingly collaborating with South Indian filmmakers, driven by the success of pan-India films like 'Baahubali' and 'Jawan'. Actors like Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan are exploring partnerships with production houses and directors from the South to tap into a wider audience and leverage the scale and vision of Southern cinema.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who shared screen space with Rajinikanth in 'Robot,' once drew parallels between him and her father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan. She lauded both actors for their professionalism, humility, and legendary status, emphasizing that their dedication to their craft makes their films captivating for audiences. Both actors continue to be active in the film industry with recent and upcoming projects.

Rajinikanth's Coolie is a hit. The film earned Rs 229.73 crore domestically. Its Hindi version surpassed Robot's collection. Coolie's Hindi version earned Rs 26.02 crore in eight days. The film opened well and maintained momentum. Despite competition from War 2, Coolie performed strongly. Experts predict further growth in collections. Coolie is Rajinikanth's third biggest hit.

Hrithik Roshan's 'War 2' has earned ₹204.25 crore, becoming his fifth-biggest Hindi hit, surpassing 'Super 30'. Despite this milestone, the film's performance has received mixed reactions, falling short of expectations given its connection to the Spy Universe and the success of the original 'War'. 'Coolie' has shown stronger momentum, particularly in mass circuits.

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has grossed ₹229.75 crore after eight days, despite a slowdown after a strong opening. On its eighth day, the film earned ₹6.25 crore, narrowly missing the ₹230 crore mark. 'Coolie' stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir, Aamir Khan, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, and Rachita Ram. The film released on August 14, 2025.

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' and Hrithik Roshan's 'War 2' clashed at the box office on August 14, 2025, during the Independence Day weekend. Despite initial hype, both films experienced a drop in collections within a week. 'Coolie,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has outperformed 'War 2,' accumulating Rs 224.23 crore compared to 'War 2's' Rs 200.63 crore after eight days.

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' has demonstrated a strong box office performance, garnering an estimated Rs 222.5 crore net in India during its first week. Despite weekday dips, the film's impressive opening of Rs 65 crore and extended weekend collections propelled it past the Rs 200 crore milestone, surpassing 'War 2' and solidifying Rajinikanth's continued box office dominance.

Released on August 14th amidst high anticipation and a clash with 'Coolie', 'War 2' starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, initially saw a grand opening, fueled by Independence Day. However, mixed reviews led to a significant drop in collections from Saturday onwards, with a steep 73% fall on Monday.