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Coolie Edges War 2 by ₹20 Crore in Extended Independence Day Weekend Box Office Race

After four days, early trade trackers show Tamil powerhouse Coolie leading by about ₹20 crore as both films contend with steep day-to-day declines.

War 2 box office collection day 4: Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR headline this YRF spy thriller.
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Overview

  • Coolie leads the domestic tally with an estimated ₹194.25 crore after four days, outperforming War 2’s ₹173.6 crore by roughly ₹20 crore.
  • Both releases recorded sharp midweek drops, with War 2’s Day 3 collection falling about 42 percent to ₹33 crore and Coolie’s Day 4 earnings dipping 11 percent to ₹35 crore.
  • Globally, Coolie has surpassed ₹320 crore within three days while War 2 has crossed the ₹200 crore mark, underscoring strong overseas interest.
  • Each film is reported to have production budgets in the ₹300–400 crore range, heightening reliance on box office performance and ancillary rights for profitability.
  • Regional splits remain distinct: Coolie dominated Tamil Nadu and southern circuits, and War 2 drew its biggest business from the Hindi belt with notable uplift in Telugu states.