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Coolie Extends Lead Over War 2 at the Box Office as Hrithik–Jr NTR Film Tops ₹200 Crore in India

Trade estimates flag mounting profitability pressure on War 2 because of its reported near-₹400 crore cost.

War 2 box office collection day 9: Jr NTR is seen in War 2 alongside Hrithik Roshan.
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Overview

  • By day 8, Coolie reached about ₹229.75 crore India net, ahead of War 2’s roughly ₹204–205 crore, based on Sacnilk figures reported by multiple outlets.
  • On day 9, War 2 added an estimated ₹4 crore for about ₹208 crore India net, underscoring continued weekday softness after its strong holiday start.
  • War 2 has crossed ₹300 crore worldwide, with trade estimates near ₹314 crore gross by day 9, while reports place Coolie above ₹400 crore globally after its first week.
  • Trackers highlight steeper midweek declines for War 2, with Hindi driving most collections and the Tamil/Telugu versions offering additional support.
  • Peripheral developments include a reported Madras High Court challenge to Coolie’s ‘A’ certificate by Sun Pictures and Telugu distributor Naga Vamsi publicly denying asset‑sale rumours.