Overview
- War 2, produced by Yash Raj Films and directed by Ayan Mukerji, premiered today after CBFC-mandated edits and voluntary runtime cuts secured a U/A certificate.
- Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, also opened today starring Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna in a long-anticipated mass-cinema confrontation.
- Yash Raj Films promoted War 2 through split-star campaigns, reserved full song sequences for theatres and used high-visibility ad placements to stimulate box-office demand.
- Early social-media response to War 2 has been mixed, with audiences commending the lead performances while debating pacing and narrative cohesion.
- Upcoming hero–villain pairings Baaghi 4 (Sanjay Dutt vs. Tiger Shroff) and Dhurandhar (Ranveer Singh vs. Akshaye Khanna) are set for theatrical release on September 5 and December 5 respectively.