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War 2's box office earnings sharply declined, earning only Rs 65 lakh on its third Friday, coinciding with the release of 'Param Sundari'. The Hrithik Roshan starrer, after a strong opening week of Rs 204.25 crore, faced a significant drop in its second week. 'Param Sundari's' debut at Rs 7.

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Despite a powerful opening, 'War 2,' starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, is experiencing a slowdown at the box office. Early estimates indicate a Rs 2.75 crore net earning on its thirteenth day, pushing its India total past Rs 225 crore. While global earnings are strong, the film faces competition from Rajinikanth's 'Coolie.

Hrithik Roshan's 'War 2' has grossed ₹167.4 crore in Hindi, surpassing 'Sitaare Zameen Par' to become the 6th biggest Hindi grosser of 2025. The film's total collection across all languages in India stands at ₹224.25 crore. Part of the YRF Spy Universe, the next installment, 'Alpha,' starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, faces a potential clash with Kartik Aaryan's film.

Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif reunited for a luxury watch brand advertisement, evoking nostalgia for their past collaborations. The ad, featuring a romantic exchange, sparked online excitement, but some viewers noticed editing inconsistencies, suggesting the actors were filmed separately. Despite mixed reactions, the commercial went viral, reminding fans of their on-screen chemistry.

Rajinikanth's Coolie is a hit. The film earned Rs 229.73 crore domestically. Its Hindi version surpassed Robot's collection. Coolie's Hindi version earned Rs 26.02 crore in eight days. The film opened well and maintained momentum. Despite competition from War 2, Coolie performed strongly. Experts predict further growth in collections. Coolie is Rajinikanth's third biggest hit.

Released on August 14th amidst high anticipation and a clash with 'Coolie', 'War 2' starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, initially saw a grand opening, fueled by Independence Day. However, mixed reviews led to a significant drop in collections from Saturday onwards, with a steep 73% fall on Monday.

The highly anticipated 'War 2,' starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, faces stiff competition from Rajinikanth's 'Coolie,' which boasts impressive advance bookings. 'War 2' has gained momentum with strong Telugu market openings, surpassing ₹10 crore in Hindi version pre-sales. While 'Coolie' leads with a ₹75 crore worldwide gross, 'War 2' shows promising advance sales, exceeding recent big titles.