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Mumbai, August 18 - Superstar Rajinikanth's gangster action drama Coolie, also featuring Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan in a cameo role, has had a decent opening weekend at the Hindi box office, where it has competed with YRF's War 2, and strong holdover Mahavatar Narsimha. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie has been the best-promoted Kollywood title in North India in recent times, yet the results are not as expected. After opening with 4.50 crores net collection, the dubbed version showed consistency, but failed to take full advantage of the holiday period. ## Dubbed as Coolie: The Powerhouse, the film scored approximately 19.50-19.75 crores net collection over the 4-day extended weekend in Hindi. Currently, it is the 7th highest-grossing Tamil title of all time in the Hindi version. The presence of Aamir Khan was expected to boost Coolie's chances in Hindi, but that didn't happen, due to a clash as well as mixed audience reception.## Depending on how it performs in the coming days, a decent hold from hereon will make this the second biggest Tamil grosser in Hindi, behind 2.0, which scored around 188 crores net. Currently, Kabali is the second biggest grosser with approximately 28 crores net. ## Meanwhile, Coolie had a huge first weekend at the worldwide box office with around 385 crores gross in all versions. In India, the movie has minted approximately 230 crores, while overseas collection is an estimated 155 crores in 4 days. As said, the word of mouth is mixed, so it needs to be seen how the film performs during the weekdays. ## Here's a look at day-wise collections of Coolie in Hindi - ## Thursday - 4.50 crores net approx. ## Friday - 6.30 crores net approx. ## Saturday - 4.25 crores net approx. ## Sunday - 4.65 crores net approx. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, August 18 - Yash Raj Films' much-awaited War 2 has officially crossed the 100 crore net mark in Hindi during its 4-day opening weekend, but the performance is being viewed as underwhelming compared to the sky-high expectations. Ideally, the movie should have done at least 200 crores net collections in the Hindi version, but the poor reviews and mixed word of mouth affected it badly. ## The film, featuring Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani in the leading roles, was touted as one of the biggest box office events of 2024, riding on the legacy of the successful War (2019) and the Spy Universe. Despite the massive hype, War 2 disappointed and is now at risk of finishing as one of the lowest films in the YRF Spy Universe. ## 134th Hindi Film in the 100 Crore Club ## With its entry, War 2 becomes the 134th Hindi film to achieve the 100 crore net milestone. This number itself shows how the club, once considered elite, has become relatively common over the past decade. Still, crossing 100 crore within the first weekend remains an important benchmark for any big Bollywood release, but much more was expected from War 2. ## Hrithik Roshan's 8th 100 Crore Film ## For Hrithik Roshan, this is yet another addition to his enviable track record, something trade and fans feel could have been much brighter. War 2 marks his 8th film to cross the 100 crore net mark in Hindi, cementing his position as one of Bollywood's most bankable action stars. With films like Bang Bang!, Krrish 3, Super 30, War, and Fighter, Hrithik has consistently delivered big openers and strong box office runs. ## Jr. NTR’s 2nd Entry into the Club ## Originally hailing from Telugu cinema, superstar Jr. NTR is slowly making his presence felt in the Hindi market, even though it is still a long way to go. War 2 marks his first major Hindi outing, now has his 2nd film in the 100 crore Hindi net club after RRR. His presence in War 2 has boosted the film's pan-India appeal, especially among Telugu audiences, but again, the potential was cut short by unfavourable reception. ## Kiara Advani's 5th 100 Crore Film ## For Kiara Advani, who marks he debut in the Spy Universe, War 2 marks her 5th film to enter the 100 crore club, proving her consistency as one of Bollywood's top leading ladies. After hits like Kabir Singh, Good Newwz, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, and Jugjugg Jeeyo, she continues to grab headlines with big-ticket entertainers. ## Underwhelming But Crucial Week Ahead ## While the 100 crore milestone has been crossed, War 2 has largely underperformed in its opening weekend, given the hype, scale of release and the Independence Day holiday boost. The weekdays ahead will now be decisive. If the film shows strong hold, it could go on to achieve decent success, but a steep drop may limit its long-term box office prospects. ## Meanwhile, the film has grossed approximately 265 crores worldwide in its 4-day opening weekend in all languages, including 210 crores gross in India and 55 crores overseas. The movie will need to put up strong holds in the coming days to reach a respectable lifetime total. ## Stay tuned...

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Chennai, August 18 - It was nearly the Indian domination at the global box office this past weekend as superstar Rajinikanth's much-hyped gangster action drama Coolie has stormed to the second spot at the worldwide box office in its opening weekend. ## Over the extended Independence Day weekend (August 14–17), the Lokesh Kanagaraj's directorial grossed a staggering $44+ million (385+ Cr) worldwide, making it the second biggest grosser of the weekend across all films globally. In the process, Coolie missed out on the top spot to Hollywood actioner Weapons, which collected nearly $50 million worldwide over the same frame. ## It needs to be noted that it was the second weekend for Weapons, which grossed $43.4 million during 15-17 August. During the same frame, Coolie managed $26.55+ million (232+ crores) at the worldwide box office, and was the 4th biggest grosser behind Demon Slayer ($32.3 million) and Nobody ($32 million). ## Despite mixed word of mouth and largely poor critics' reviews, Coolie's performance underscores Rajinikanth's unmatched star power and marks another milestone for Tamil cinema on the international stage. Its four-day extended weekend tally also makes it the biggest-ever Tamil opener worldwide, surpassing even 2.0 and Leo. ## The Top Ten Films Worldwide for 15-17 August 2025 WeekendRankFilm TitleWeekend WW GBOC (In USD)Weekend WW GBOC (In INR)1.Weapons$43.40 million₹380.00 Cr2.Nobody$32.00 million₹280.00 Cr3.Demon Slayer$31.30 million₹274.00 Cr4.Coolie$25.55+ million₹232.00 Cr5.Freakier Friday$23.80 million₹208.00 Cr6.Dead To Rights$23.40 million₹205.00 Cr7.The Bad Guys 2$21.20 million₹186.00 Cr8.War 2$20.70 million₹181.00 Cr9.The Shadow's Edge$20.30 million₹178.00 Cr10.Fantastic Four: The First Steps$18.10 million₹158.50 Cr## Note: International movies' data according to Comscore ## The film opened strongly in both domestic and overseas markets, with India contributing the lion's share of collections, while North America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia delivered robust numbers. Despite the robust weekend, the trade feels that Coolie somehow underperformed, considering the sky-high buzz and expectations. ## Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR's spy action thriller War 2 was also among the top 10 movies of the weekend (August 15-17) at the worldwide box office with $20.70+ million. Released by Yash Raj Films itself, it took the 8th spot among the top weekend grossers. Overall, the film grossed approximately 265 crores worldwide in its 4-day weekend (August 14-17). ## As said, just like Coolie, War 2 also underperformed against huge expectations. However, in comparison, Coolie faired much better and, to some extent, it managed to overcome the negative reviews and mixed word of mouth, something War 2 failed to do, especially in the Telugu version. ## Stay tuned...

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Chennai, August 18 - Superstar Rajinikanth reigns supreme at the box office at the age of 75. The Indian cinema legend led his gangster action drama Coolie to the number 1 among the biggest opening weekend grossers of Tamil cinema, beating Rajinikanth's own film, 2.0. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie had a bumper 4-day opening weekend, with a gross collection of over 385 crores at the worldwide box office. With this, it has beaten director Shankar's sci-fi action drama 2.0, which grossed approximately 375 crores worldwide in its 4-day weekend. ## In India, Coolie has grossed approximately 228 crores, while the overseas collection is an estimated 157 crores ($18 million) after the extended opening weekend. Back in 2018, Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar-fronted 2.0 was a box office juggernaut in its opening weekend, led by superb response in the Hindi version. ## Top 5 Biggest Opening Weekend Tamil Grossers WorldwiddeRankFilm TitleFirst Weekend WW GBOC (Days)Release Year1.Coolie₹ 385.00 Cr (4D)20252.2 Point 0₹ 379.00 Cr (4D)***20183.Leo₹ 356.40 Cr (4D)20234.Jailer₹ 308.00 Cr (4D)20235.The GOAT₹ 281.00 Cr (4D)2024## Note: The opening weekend data of 2.0 might be different, as there were a lot of irregularities in Tamil and Telugu collection back then due to the lack of a proper tracking system. So take that as a "pinch of salt" ## Irrespective of what the original collection of 2.0 was, superstar Rajinikanth dominates with the biggest opening weekend of Tamil cinema. Mind you. 2.0 is still the biggest grosser of Tamil cinema with around 700 crores worldwide, and now, Coolie is hoping to overtake that. ## Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie boasts a solid ensemble cast including Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj and Rachita Ram, with Aamir Khan and Pooja Hegde in special appearances. In the film, a former coolie union leader investigates the death of his friend, which leads him to a crime syndicate. ## Stay tuned...

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Bengaluru, August 17 - Kannada cinema has delivered yet another remarkable milestone at the worldwide box office. Actor-producer Raj B. Shetty's comedy-drama Su From So has emerged as a surprise 100 crore blockbuster, joining an exclusive list of just a handful of Kannada films that have crossed the century mark in global collections. Kannada industry, despite the potential, has been the least successful South Indian film industry in terms of delivering 100 crore movies. And when a film achieves this mark, it becomes a monumental feat worthy of huge celebrations, unlike other industries, where 100 crores becomes the norm. The success of Su From So comes at a time when Kannada cinema was going through a relatively dull phase in 2024, with failure after failure. Released on July 25, the film steadily grew with strong word of mouth, eventually storming past the coveted figure. It is the highest-grossing Kannada movie of the year by a long margin. Su From So is only the sixth Kannada film ever to achieve the milestone of 100 crores gross worldwide. This is the first 100 crores Kannada grosser since Rishab Shetty's mega blockbuster Kantara Chapter 1, which was released in September 2022. Have a look at the complete list of 100 crores Kannada grossers - KGF: Chapter 2 (1215 crore) - Yash's magnum opus, directed by Prashanth Neel, remains the biggest ever Kannada film and one of the highest-grossing Indian films in history. It is the only Kannada and one of only eight Indian films to breach the milestone of 1000 crores worldwide. Kantara (408 crore) - Directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty, the divine folklore action-drama shocked trade analysts by becoming a cultural and commercial phenomenon worldwide, and is currently the second biggest Kannada grosser of all-time. KGF: Chapter 1 (237.75 crore) - It was the first Kannada movie to breach the 100 crores milestone worldwide. The film that started the KGF storm, turning Yash into a pan-India superstar and proving Kannada cinema's global potential. 100 Crore Kannada Grosser At The Worldwide Box Office Rank Film Title Total Worldwide GBOC Release Year 1.KGF: Chapter 2₹ 1215.00 Cr20222.Kantara₹ 408.00 Cr2022 3.KGF: Chapter 1₹ 237.75 Cr2018 4.Su From So₹ 121+ Cr2025 5.777 Charlie₹ 102.75 Cr2022 6.Vikrant Rona₹ 100+ Cr2022 Note: Overseas collection of 777 Charlie and Vikrant Rona might be underreported as data are not available. (as of September 4, 2025) Su From So (121+ crore) - The latest entrant, Raj B. Shetty's unique blend of comedy and drama, has found massive love from audiences, bringing Kannada cinema back into the spotlight. 777 Charlie (102.75 crore) - The heartwarming dog adventure drama, fronted by Rakshit Shetty, connected with families and animal lovers, pushing it past the century mark. It is hailed as one of the finest films of Kannada cinema in recent times. Vikrant Rona (100+ crore) - Kannada star Kichcha Sudeep's fantasy action entertainer, with its stylish visuals and grand scale, managed to go past 100 crores worldwide. It was one of the most hyped Kannada movies, but the film somewhat underperformed. Even though the success count of Kannada cinema has largely been underwhelming, it now proudly has six worldwide 100 crore grossers, a feat that only a few years ago seemed far-fetched. The trend shows that while mega spectacles like KGF and Kantara set records, even smaller-budget, content-driven films like Su From So can emerge victorious at the box office if backed by strong storytelling and word of mouth. As the industry looks ahead, there are a few films, including Yash's Toxic and Rishab Shetty's Kantara 2, in the making, which are sure to find their place in the biggest Kannada grossers. The industry, however, will hope that more and more tentpole films are put under production to increase the success count.

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Mumbai, August 17 - The much-hyped Independence Day box office clash between Tamil tentpole Coolie and Bollywood blockbuster War 2 is turning out to be a no-real clash as Rajinikanth-starrer is running away with a big lead, even though both films have underperformed compared to sky-high expectations. ## There were massive expectations from both films, as the trade circles had predicted a combined domestic gross of 600–700 crores during the extended four-day holiday weekend. However, the cumulative figure for Coolie and War 2 is now tracking under ₹450 crores gross, making the clash a dampener in terms of overall box office numbers. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie opened with historic numbers, delivering the biggest-ever opening for a Tamil film. The gangster action drama, despite receiving mixed to negative reviews, has managed to stay afloat with strong festival holiday support; however, the trend has been on the downward side.## After three days, Coolie has grossed over 185 crores in India and 320+ crores worldwide, becoming the fastest Tamil film to achieve the milestone of 300 crores. Day 3 saw a noticeable drop of around 30%, with collections of ₹45+ crores gross domestically, but the overall momentum still positions the film for an extended weekend in the 375–400 crores worldwide range. The key test lies ahead, as sustaining beyond the holiday period could be challenging with muted word of mouth. ## On the other side, Ayan Mukerji's directorial War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, has struggled to hold after its underwhelming opening. The spy actioner saw an alarming 40% drop on Saturday, despite the Krishna Janmashtami holiday. The Telugu version collapsed, dipping below 10 crores gross, signalling weak traction in South markets. ## In Hindi, the film managed 26–27 crores net (32 crores gross) on Day 3, taking its three-day total to around 100 crores net (120 crores gross). The extended weekend is projected to close around 125 crores net (150 crores gross) in Hindi. However, the Telugu version is a letdown, with a 3-day haul of just 50 crores gross (42+ crores net). ## Overall, War 2 has clocked approximately 170 crores gross domestically (142+ crores net) and around 215 crores worldwide after three days. With poor reviews and mixed audience feedback, sustaining momentum during weekdays could prove difficult, mirroring Coolie's concerns. ## Stay tuned...

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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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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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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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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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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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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...