Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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Rajnikanth Mania Continues: Coolie Becomes Fastest Tamil Film To Hit 300 Crore Worldwide, Beating Thalapathy Vijay's Leo
310 days ago
Kollywood

Rajnikanth Mania Continues: Coolie Becomes Fastest Tamil Film To Hit 300 Crore Worldwide, Beating Thalapathy Vijay's Leo

Chennai, August 16 - The law of cinema says that a film's box office performance gets affected when critics don't like it. At least, this rule applies to most of the stars, but not to superstar Rajinikanth, who is among the very few to win over negative reviews and create box office records. ## The Indian cinema legend has once again proved his unmatched box office dominance as his latest release Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, stormed past the 300 crore mark worldwide in record time, despite facing negative reviews from critics and a section of audiences. ## The gangster action drama had a record opening, but trade feared that it might collapse as reviews were not favourable. Well, that didn't happen (at least till now), as Coolie has become the fastest Tamil film ever to reach 300 crore worldwide, surpassing Thalapathy Vijay's Leo, which previously held the record. ## While Leo achieved the milestone in 4 days, Coolie has managed to cross the same figure in just 3 days, rewriting Kollywood's box office record books. The latest blockbuster is heading towards 325+ crores worldwide in 3 days. Leo had grossed 287 crores worldwide in as many days. ## The film's extraordinary opening day gross of over 150 crore set the tone for its historic run. Strong collections in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra/Telangana were further boosted by phenomenal overseas earnings, where Coolie registered the biggest Tamil overseas debut of all time. ## Even with polarising word of mouth, the film continues to pull massive crowds, reaffirming Rajinikanth's superstardom and director Lokesh Kanagaraj's mass appeal. Trade experts note that Coolie's performance highlights Rajinikanth's enduring popularity, even at the age of 75. ## With the Independence Day holiday weekend fueling its numbers, the movie is now racing towards the 500 crore club, with expectations of setting new lifetime benchmarks for Tamil cinema. The real test, however, will begin on Monday, and if Coolie can overcome that, it is not going to stop anytime soon. ## Stay tuned...

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AA22xA6 Update: Baahubali Actress Joins Allu Arjun's Mega Movie With Director Atlee
310 days ago
Tollywood

AA22xA6 Update: Baahubali Actress Joins Allu Arjun's Mega Movie With Director Atlee

Hyderabad, August 16 - One of the biggest Indian films in the making is a combination of Telugu superstar Allu Arjun and director Atlee, has a famous addition to its already blockbuster casting, which includes Deepika Padukone, Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna, and Janhvi Kapoor. ## According to the latest report by Peepingmoon.com, the makers have roped in South actress Ramya Krishnan, known for her iconic portrayal of Rajamata Sivagami Devi in SS Rajamouli's epic blockbuster Baahubali franchise. She has reportedly been signed on for a prominent role in the action spectacle. ## Set in a parallel universe, AA22xA6 is said to be a high-concept VFX-driven spectacle, to which many national and international artists are attached. To elevate the film's action quotient, Atlee has roped in leading Hollywood stunt choreographers, including Spiro Razatos, who is known for working on Marvel movies and Indian tentpoles like Jawan and War 2. ## The shoot of the film has already commenced in June this year. The filming is currently happening in Mumbai, where Mrunal has reportedly joined Allu Arjun for key action sequences. The movie will be shot throughout the year 2025, as the team has planned a grand theatrical release in late 2025. ## The leading Tamil production house, Sun Pictures is producing this mega-budgeted film which is reportedly carrying the budget of over 600 crores. ## Stay tuned...

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Top 10 Tamil Overseas Openers of All Time: Superstar Rajinikanth and Thalapathy Vijay Lead With Multiple Films
310 days ago
Kollywood

Top 10 Tamil Overseas Openers of All Time: Superstar Rajinikanth and Thalapathy Vijay Lead With Multiple Films

Chennai, August 16 - At the age of 75, superstar Rajinikanth muscled his star power and led his gangster action drama Coolie to the box office glory, not just in India but also internationally. Lokesh Kanagaraj's directorial scaled to new heights with unprecedented day 1 collection. Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie broke several records for Tamil cinema, and one of them is the biggest overseas opening. The much-hyped blockbuster was in all its glory and powered to a massive $8.75 million (76.75 crores) on its opening day in the international markets, beating the previous record holder, Leo (66.50 crores), starring Thalapathy Vijay. Here Are The Top 10 Biggest Tamil Openers At The Overseas Box OfficeRankFilm TitleDay 1 Overseas CollectionRelease Year1.Coolie₹ 76.75 Cr [$8.75M]20252.Leo₹ 66.50 Cr [$8.25M]20233.The GOAT₹ 48.00 Cr [$5.73M]20244.Kabali₹ 45.00 Cr [$6.60M]20165.Ponniyin Selvan 1₹ 40.80 Cr [$5.20M]20226.Jailer₹ 40.00 Cr [$4.88M]20237.Ponniyin Selvan 2₹ 34.00 Cr [$4.15M]20238.Bigil₹ 27.00 Cr [$3.80M]20199.Beast₹ 25.00 Cr [$3.20M]202210.Vikram₹ 24.50 Cr [$3.14M]2022 The chart highlights how superstar Rajinikanth and Thalapathy Vijay dominate the overseas market, with each featuring multiple times in the top 10 list. Rajinikanth claims the top spot with Coolie, while also holding strong positions with Kabali and Jailer. Meanwhile, Vijay has Leo, the GOAT, Bigil, and Beast among the highest overseas openers. Historical epics like Ponniyin Selvan 1 & 2 and Kamal Haasan's comeback blockbuster Vikram also feature in the top list, showcasing how veteran Tamil cinema legends have consistently expanded their reach worldwide over the past few years. Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR Thank Fans For 'War 2' Response
310 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR Thank Fans For 'War 2' Response

Mumbai, August 16 - Yash Raj Films' highly anticipated spy action thriller War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, has hit the big screens, and the lead actors are overwhelmed by the love pouring in from audiences worldwide. Both stars took to social media to express gratitude for the film's reception. ## Hrithik, who reprises his iconic role of Kabir, shared an emotional note with fans - ## "In Kabir's world, battles may be won... but the war goes on. A character that came to life in 2019 has only fueled my fire as an actor & entertainer. Witnessing all your cheers & celebrations in cinema halls only makes Kabir taller and my heart fuller. Kabir was and always will be one of my most cherished on-screen characters. Thank you for all your love & well-wishes for #War2 and Kabir." ## In Kabir's world, battles may be won.. but the war goes on. A character that came to life in 2019, has only fueled my fire as an Actor & Entertainer. Witnessing all your cheers & celebrations in cinema halls, only makes Kabir taller and my heart fuller. Kabir was and always… pic.twitter.com/Is2sSC4uEj— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) August 16, 2025 ## Hrithik's co-star, Jr. NTR, who makes his grand Bollywood debut with War 2, also acknowledged the fans' support for the film and his character - “I am seeing your love for #War2 and I love you back for it... Incredible to see the public support for our film, which we made with a lot of passion. Let's goooo!" ## I am seeing your love for #War2 and I love you back for it… Incredible to see the public support for our film which we made with a lot of passion. Let’s goooo!@ihrithik @advani_kiara #AyanMukerji @yrf #YRFSpyUniverse pic.twitter.com/fl0eEoO9hK— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) August 16, 2025 ## With Hrithik and NTR joining forces, War 2 has become one of the most talked-about releases of the year, carrying forward the legacy of YRF's Spy Universe. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film's adrenaline-pumping action sequences and star power have drawn big crowds to theatres. ## It is the 6th film in the YRF spy universe and a direct sequel to 2019's War. Also starring Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor, and Ashutosh Rana, the film is doing well at the box office, grossing around 168 crores worldwide, including 130 crores gross in India in 2 days. ## Stay tuned...

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Rajinikanth's Coolie vs Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Day 2 Collection: Hindi Version Overcome Negative Reviews While Other Versions Succumb
310 days ago
Bollywood

Rajinikanth's Coolie vs Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Day 2 Collection: Hindi Version Overcome Negative Reviews While Other Versions Succumb

Mumbai, August 16 - The Independence Day box office clash between two of the biggest Indian films of 2025 – Rajinikanth's Coolie and Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 – continues to generate massive headlines. After the opening day, both films faced their own share of challenges on Day 2. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie had a record-breaking opening in India and overseas, but the negative reviews and mixed word of mouth affected the film badly, as overall day 2 collection dropped below 100 crores worldwide, especially the South Indian versions. ## War 2, on the other hand, had an underwhelming start of around 85 crores worldwide, and the second day collection is also in the same range. However, just like Coolie, the South Indian versions of Ayan Mukerji's directorial dipped badly, which is a concerning sign going forward. ## Hindi Version Scored Big Jump On Day For War 2 and Coolie ## While the negative reviews and mixed word of mouth have put a massive dent in both films' South India versions, it is the Hindi which found an upward trend with solid jumps. War 2 had the lowest opening in the YRF's Spy Universe with 29 crores net (Hindi), but the movie bounced back strongly on Friday, which also happened to be Independence Day holiday. ## The Hindi version of War 2 jumped by over 50% on the second day to score around 44.50 crores net (53 crores gross), pushing the two Hindi net to around 73.50 crores (88+ crores gross) in 2 days. The same happened with Coolie, for which the Hindi version witnessed a rise of around 40% to score approximately 6.30 crores net (7.50 crores gross), taking 2 days total to around 11 crores (13 crores gross). ## Overall, Coolie grossed approximately 64.75 crores in India on day 2 in all versions, dropping by around 15% from opening day figures, pushing total domestic cume to around 142 crores. War 2, on the other hand, jumped by around 10% to gross approximately 68.50 crores on the second day, for the two-day total of 130 crores gross. ## Coolie and War 2 Two Days Worldwide Collection ## After a huge overseas opening day of 76.75 crores, Coolie dipped massively on day 2 to gross around 30 crores, taking its total overseas collection to 106 crores. With this, the movie's worldwide collection stands at around 245 crores in 2 days. War 2 has grossed approximately 40 crores overseas in 2 days, for the worldwide cume total of 168 crores gross. ## Stay tuned...

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Top 10 Biggest Indian Openers At The Worldwide Box Office: Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG Takes 8th Spot
310 days ago
Kollywood

Top 10 Biggest Indian Openers At The Worldwide Box Office: Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG Takes 8th Spot

Chennai, September 27 - In the opening day box office battle, superstar Pawan Kalyan has officially entered the all-time top 10 list with his latest blockbuster They Call Him OG, directed by Sujeeth. Released on September 25, the gangster action drama stormed the global box office with one of the biggest openings for an Indian film, cementing Power Star's dominance even in the era of pan-India cinema. The race for the biggest Indian opener has grown fierce over the years. It all began with SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), which not only redefined Indian box office history but also became the first Indian film to cross 100 crore and 200 crore worldwide on day one. The director later broke his own record with RRR (2022), which took global openings to another level. In 2024, Indian cinema scaled unprecedented heights when Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 – The Rule shook the industry with a 275 crore worldwide opening, almost touching the (still) unthinkable 300 crore mark. While OG didn't break into the top five, it still paved its path to history, delivering the biggest-ever opening for PK and ranking among the Top 10 Biggest Indian Openers of All Time. Top 10 Biggest Indian Openers Here Are Top 10 Biggest Indian Openers At The Worldwide Box Office Rank Film Title Original Language Day 1 WW GBOC 1.Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024)Telugu₹ 275.20 Cr 2.RRR (2022)Telugu₹ 223.00 Cr 3.Baahubali - The Conclusion (2017)Telugu₹ 217.00 Cr 4.Kalki 2898 AD (2024)Telugu₹ 177.70 Cr 5.KGF: Chapter 2 (2022)Kannada₹ 159.00 Cr 6.Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire (2023)Telugu₹ 158.10 Cr 7.Coolie (2025)Tamil₹ 153.00 Cr 8.They Call Him OG (2025)Telugu₹ 144.00 Cr 9.Leo (2023)Tamil₹ 142.90 Cr 10.Devara: Part 1 (2024)Telugu₹ 142.00 Cr The top 10 biggest Indian openers list is dominated by Telugu titles with seven films, and the reason is the massive Pan India appeal, which began with Baahubali. The Tamil cinema too is making long strides with 2 films in the list, Kannada cinema has 1 film among the top openers. Looking ahead, the list may undergo a major shakeup with several upcoming juggernauts in the making. From Prabhas' Spirit, Fauji, The Raja Saab, Salaar 2, and Kalki 2 to Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana, Animal Park, and Dhoom 4, Shah Rukh Khan's King, Allu Arjun's AA22, SS Rajamouli's Gen63 (with Mahesh Babu), Yash's Toxic, Jr. NTR's Dragon, Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, and Vijay's Jana Nayagan, all these films carry the potential to rewrite box office history yet again. Stay tuned...

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War 2 Second Day (Day 2) Early Estimates: Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR-Starrer Gains Momentum After Slow Start
311 days ago
Bollywood

War 2 Second Day (Day 2) Early Estimates: Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR-Starrer Gains Momentum After Slow Start

Mumbai, August 15 - After an underwhelming opening day collection of approximately 29 crores net, Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR-fronted War 2 has made a strong comeback at the box office in the Hindi version, with a solid jump of around 50%. ## The Ayan Mukerji's directorial action spectacle has taken the full advantage of the Independence Day holiday as early estimates suggest 43-45 crores net collection in Hindi on its second day, pushing total Hindi net to around 73 crores in two days. ## The movie got poor reviews from critics, while online audience reception also seemed to be mixed. Considering that, the movie has done very well on the second day. There might not be a big jump on Saturday or Sunday. If the movie manages to hold collection in the same range with marginal growth, it will give it a chance to perform during the weekdays, which needs to be seen. ## The jump in collections comes on the back of improved occupancies in major metros and solid evening and night show turnouts. The Independence Day holiday effect in some regions and strong single-screen performance in mass belts further contributed to the surge in the Hindi versions. ## While the Hindi version scores an encouraging surge in the collection, War 2's collection dips in Telugu versions, as all India estimates are in the range of 70 crores gross on the second day, which is otherwise a 10% growth from the opening day. It needs to be seen how the movie performs in non-Hindi versions going forward. ## Stay tuned...

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Rajinikanth's Coolie Opening Day Box Office Records
311 days ago
Kollywood

Rajinikanth's Coolie Opening Day Box Office Records

Chennai, August 15 - Superstar Rajinikanth set the box office on fire with the record-breaking opening day worldwide. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the gangster action drama stormed cinemas on August 14, delivering numbers never before seen in Tamil cinema and setting new benchmarks for the Indian film industry in 2025. ## Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie got a mixed reception, and despite that, it was unstoppable on the first day. It features actors across industries, making it one of the most star-studded Tamil films ever. Apart from Rajinikanth, the blockbuster also stars Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Sathya Raj, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Aamir Khan (cameo) in prominent roles. ## Have a look at some of the opening day box office records created by Coolie, at the domestic and worldwide box office - ## Biggest Worldwide Opening of All-Time for Tamil cinema – 153 Crores ## With a combined domestic and overseas total of 153 crores, the Rajinikanth-fronted claimed the crown for the largest opening day for a Tamil film ever, beating Thalapathy Vijay's Leo (143 crores).## Biggest Overseas Opening of All-Time for Tamil Cinema – 76.50 Crores ## Coolie set a new global benchmark for Tamil films by earning 76.50 crores at the overseas box office on day one, surpassing every previous record of Vijay's Leo, which minted a huge 66.50 crores in the international markets. ## Biggest Domestic Opening of All-Time for Tamil Cinema – 77 Crores ## In India, the film delivered an unprecedented 77 crores gross on its first day, making it the highest domestic opener ever for a Tamil-language release, beating Rajinikanth's 2.0 and Vijay's Leo, which grossed around 76.50 crores on day 1. ## Biggest Indian Worldwide Opening of 2025 – 153 Crores ## Coolie is also the biggest Indian opener of 2025 at the worldwide box office, beating Ram Charan's Game Changer, which debuted with around 80 crores gross.## Biggest Indian Overseas Opening of 2025 ## No other Indian film this year has even come close to Coolie's overseas debut numbers, making it the standout performer in global markets. ## Biggest Opening for Rajinikanth and Director Lokesh Kanagaraj ## Both the superstar actor and the hit filmmaker achieved their personal career-best opening day with Coolie, surpassing all previous films in their respective records. Rajini's previous biggest was Jailer (96+ crores worldwide), while Lokesh's was Leo (143 crores worldwide). ## First Tamil Film to Debut with 150+ Crores Worldwide ## Coolie became the first-ever Tamil film to cross the 150 crores worldwide mark on its opening day, cementing its place in cinematic history. The second biggest is Leo with 143 crores worldwide gross. ## Biggest Opening Day Pre-Sales for a Tamil Movie – 109 Crores ## Before hitting the big screen, the film's hype was evident from the start, with advance bookings worth 109 crores before release, making it the highest pre-sales figure in Tamil cinema history for the opening day. For the opening weekend, the pre-sales were over 180 crores, as the second biggest behind Leo. ## Biggest Opening In North America for a Tamil Movie ## Coolie became the first Tamil movie to score $2 million and $3 million in the North American premiere, setting a massive record which will be tough to break in the future. ## Biggest Indian Domestic Opening of 2025 ## Within India, Coolie leads all 2025 releases, setting the bar for domestic box office performance this year. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Su From So Becomes Kannada Cinema's Biggest Surprise of 2025, Tops 100 Crore Gross Worldwide In 23 Days
311 days ago
Sandalwood

Box Office: Su From So Becomes Kannada Cinema's Biggest Surprise of 2025, Tops 100 Crore Gross Worldwide In 23 Days

Bengaluru, August 15 - The unpredictability of the box office has thrown another big surprise to provide some relief to Kannada cinema, which has been bleeding this year with failure after failure. The industry gets a much-needed breather as actor-producer Raj B. Shetty's comedy-drama Su From So has stunned the trade by emerging as a true-blue blockbuster. ## Directed by J. P. Thuminad, the film released on July 25 to limited pre-release buzz but has defied all expectations. As of now, it has grossed approximately 98 crores worldwide, including 85+ crores gross in India, in just 22 days, and has crossed 100 crores worldwide today as I type this. ## This achievement will not only make it the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2025, but also a rare box office phenomenon in a year that has otherwise seen Kannada films underperform massively. The domestic collection of the film includes around 76 crores gross from the home state, Karnataka alone. ## Produced by Shashidhar Shetty Baroda, Ravi Rai Kalasa, and Raj B. Shetty under the Lighter Buddha Films banner, the film features an ensemble cast including Shaneel Gautham, J. P. Thuminad, Sandhya Arakere, Prakash Thuminad, Deepak Rai Panaje, Mime Ramdas, and Raj B. Shetty himself. The team's grounded approach to storytelling and authentic depiction of local culture has been widely praised.## Set in the coastal village of Marlur linked to Someshwara, the story of the movie follows Ashoka, a carefree young man whose innocent crush spirals into rumours of possession by a ghost named Sulochana, upending village life through a cascade of comedic supernatural events. ## Stay tuned...

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Coolie vs Leo Opening Day Box Office Comparison: Rajinikanth-starrer Beats Thalapathy Vijay's LCU Blockbuster To Emerge Biggest Tamil Opener Worldwide
311 days ago
Kollywood

Coolie vs Leo Opening Day Box Office Comparison: Rajinikanth-starrer Beats Thalapathy Vijay's LCU Blockbuster To Emerge Biggest Tamil Opener Worldwide

Chennai, August 15 - In the race to emerge as the king of Tamil cinema, superstar Rajinikanth's gangster action drama Coolie has beaten Thalapathy Vijay's LCU blockbuster Leo, and become the biggest opener ever for a Tamil title, at the domestic and worldwide box office. Released on August 14, just ahead of the Independence Day holiday, Coolie began its run with record-breaking pre-sales of over 100 crore. Despite facing mixed reviews and a direct clash with Yash Raj Films' high-octane spy thriller War 2, Lokesh Kanagaraj's directorial drew huge spot bookings, turning the film's opening into a box office triumph. While final numbers are still coming, estimates indicate that Coolie has grossed over 150 crore worldwide on its first day, overtaking Leo's 143 crore debut. This achievement makes it the biggest Tamil opener of all time, and only the third Tamil film in history to open with more than 100 crore globally. On the domestic front, Coolie raked in around 78 crore gross, setting a new benchmark for Tamil films and surpassing the previous record held by Rajinikanth's 2.0 and Vijay's Leo, which grossed around 76.50 crores. International markets also responded with blockbuster enthusiasm, contributing an estimated 75 crore gross, a new overseas record, beating Leo's 66 crore. Both Coolie and Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, have been the most hyped Tamil films in recent times. Even the opening day advances for both titles were almost in the same range, but experts attribute Coolie's record opening to the perfect combination of Rajinikanth's mass appeal, Lokesh Kanagaraj's brand value post-Vikram and Leo, and the holiday weekend. With these opening day numbers, Coolie has set the tone for a potentially record-breaking lifetime run for Tamil cinema. If the film manages to win over mixed word of mouth, through the holiday period and maintains decent weekday holds, it could challenge 2.0's lifetime worldwide gross of around 700 crores. Have A Look At The Opening Day State-Wise Box Office Comparison of Coolie and LeoRegion/StateLeo Day 1 GBOCCoolie Day 1 GBOCTamil Nadu₹30.20 Cr₹29.00 CrKarnataka₹14.10 Cr₹14.00 CrAP/TG₹15.40 Cr₹17.00 CrKerala₹12.00 Cr₹9.50 CrRest of India₹4.50 Cr₹7.25 CrOverseas₹66.50 Cr₹75.00 CrTotal₹142.70 Cr₹151.75 Cr Stay tuned...

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Coolie vs War 2 Box Office Day 1: Rajinikanth-starrer Leads By Big Margin Against Hrithik Roshan, and Jr. NTR-fronted
311 days ago
Bollywood

Coolie vs War 2 Box Office Day 1: Rajinikanth-starrer Leads By Big Margin Against Hrithik Roshan, and Jr. NTR-fronted

Mumbai, August 15 - The heavyweight box office clash between Coolie and War 2 turned into a one-sided battle, as far as the opening day is concerned, as the superstar Rajinikanth-fronted has taken a big lead over the Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR-starrer, worldwide. ## Riding on the massive pre-release buzz, both films, however, met with mixed reception from critics, but the record-breaking advance booking of Coolie proved to be the difference between the two films on the opening day, both domestically and overseas box office. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the Tamil gangster action drama has created a record-breaking opening for Tamil cinema, with early estimates suggesting 155+ crores worldwide opening, including around a record 80 crores gross in India, and a record 75 crores gross in the international markets in all versions, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. ## On the other hand, Ayan Mukerji's directorial underperformed on its first day, especially in Hindi, despite releasing on over 5000 screens nationwide. In India, the movie grossed an estimated 65 crores in all versions, including around an estimated 35 crores (29 crores net) in the original Hindi version. ## In terms of domestic Hindi, War 2 has the lowest opening in the Yash Raj Films' Spy Universe, behind Ek Tha Tiger (33 crores net). Worldwide, the film minted around 85 crores gross (final number awaited), which is the third biggest opening in the Spy Universe, after Tiger 3 (94 crores) and Pathaan (105 crores). War 2 is the sixth film in the universe. ## Turn of Tides on Day 2? ## After the below-par opening, War 2 is showing a strong turnaround on the second day, which is Independence Day, with much higher occupancy than Coolie. As reported yesterday, the Google and BookMyShow ratings are much stronger for the Bollywood tentpole than the Tamil blockbuster, and that might change the tides going forward. ## If this momentum continues, beyond the Holiday period, War 2 might emerge winner in this mega box office clash, but for now, Coolie has a clear lead over its rival in the overall collection. ## Stay tuned...

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Sunny Deol's Border 2 Release Date Moved Up As Makers Unveil The First Look Poster
311 days ago
Bollywood

Sunny Deol's Border 2 Release Date Moved Up As Makers Unveil The First Look Poster

Mumbai, August 15 - One of the most anticipated Indian films of next year, Sunny Deol-fronted war action drama Border 2, is now set to arrive in theatres a day earlier than originally announced. Directed by Anurag Singh, the movie is the sequel to the iconic 1997 blockbuster Border. The announcement came on the occasion of Independence Day (August 15), when the makers unveiled the film's first-look poster, confirming a new January 22, 2026, release date. The striking poster features Sunny Deol in full army gear, seemingly amidst the chaos of battle, evoking strong patriotic emotions and nostalgia for the original film with "Hindustan Meri Jaan" playing in the background. With the new date, Border 2 will enjoy a Thursday release, kicking off an extended five-day Republic Day weekend. If audience reception is strong, trade analysts believe the film could register one of the biggest opening weekends ever for a Hindi film at the domestic box office. Sunny Deol will reprise his legendary role of Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, MVC, VSM, immortalised in the original. Joining him are Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, and debutante Medha Rana in pivotal roles, promising a blend of seasoned star power and fresh energy. Hindustan ke liye ladenge....phir ek baar! 🇮🇳🔥#Border2 hits theatres on Jan 22, 2026#HappyIndependenceDay!@iamsunnydeol @Varun_dvn @diljitdosanjh #AhanShetty #BhushanKumar #JPDutta @RealNidhiDutta #KrishanKumar @SinghAnurag79 @ShivChanana @binoygandhi @neerajkalyan_24… pic.twitter.com/9AIsZoj3NO— T-Series (@TSeries) August 15, 2025 Stay tuned...

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