The weekend box office saw a tough competition between two big films—Hrithik Roshan’s War 2 and Rajinikanth’s Coolie. Both films have been attracting large audiences, but it was Sunday’s collections that showed which movie had the upper hand. At the same time, the animated film Mahavatar Narasimha continued its surprisingly strong run even in its fourth week, while smaller films like Saiyaara and Udaipur Files wrapped up their theatrical journeys.
Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s action-packed film War 2 entered its fourth day in theatres on Sunday, August 17, 2025. The film managed to collect ₹31.3 crore on Sunday, bringing its total box office collection to ₹173.91 crore in just four days. With a budget of around ₹400 crore, the movie has already recovered nearly half of its cost. The film has been praised for its high-octane action sequences, strong performances, and grand scale.
However, Rajinikanth’s Coolie managed to stay ahead in the race on Sunday. The movie earned ₹34 crore on its fourth day, taking its total earnings to ₹198.25 crore. With a production budget of around ₹350 crore, Coolie has already recovered more than half its cost, making it a strong performer at the box office.
The craze for Rajinikanth’s films is always on another level, and Coolie is no different. Fans have been flocking to theatres in huge numbers, especially in South India, to watch their superstar on the big screen. While War 2 is strong in the Hindi-speaking belt, Coolie’s pan-India appeal and Rajinikanth’s loyal fan base have helped it surpass Hrithik’s film in terms of earnings over the weekend.
This sets up an interesting competition for the coming week. If both films continue to perform strongly, it could be one of the biggest box office clashes of the year.
Amid the clash of the titans, the animated mythological film Mahavatar Narasimha continues to shine. Even after 24 days in theatres, the film managed to collect ₹8 crore on Sunday, taking its total collection to a stunning ₹210.35 crore. What makes this even more remarkable is the fact that the film was made on a very small budget of just ₹4 crore.
This film has become a true box office sensation, surprising critics and audiences alike. Its success proves that even smaller films with limited budgets can perform exceptionally well if they connect with viewers. The film’s blend of mythology, powerful storytelling, and animation has clearly struck a chord with audiences of all ages.
The numbers show that Mahavatar Narasimha is not just holding its ground but is also competing with big-budget films in terms of box office collections. Its success story is being seen as an example of how content-driven films can create magic at the box office.
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While War 2, Coolie, and Mahavatar Narasimha continue to dominate, smaller films are winding up their theatrical runs. Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, officially ended its run after nearly a month in theatres. The film collected a massive ₹323.87 crore before exiting theatres, and it will now be available for viewers on OTT platforms.
On the other hand, Udaipur Files failed to attract audiences and ended its theatrical journey with just ₹1.59 crore. Despite the low numbers, the film might find some viewership on digital platforms.
The box office this month reflects a wide range of performances. On one hand, big-budget films like Coolie and War 2 are fighting neck-to-neck to dominate collections. On the other hand, an animated film like Mahavatar Narasimha is proving that strong storytelling can outperform even the most expensive films.
Fans are excited to see how the competition between Rajinikanth’s Coolie and Hrithik Roshan’s War 2 unfolds in the coming weeks. With both films receiving strong word-of-mouth and having star power behind them, the battle is far from over.
Meanwhile, Mahavatar Narasimha stands tall as one of the most profitable films of the year, and its extraordinary run will likely be remembered as one of the biggest surprises in Indian cinema.
Sunday’s box office results show that Rajinikanth’s Coolie has edged ahead of Hrithik Roshan’s War 2 in collections, though both films remain strong contenders. At the same time, Mahavatar Narasimha continues to prove that a powerful story and creative execution can win hearts even without a huge budget.
With more weeks to come, the ultimate box office winner is yet to be decided. For now, fans can celebrate the fact that theatres are buzzing with excitement, big stars are delivering entertainment, and Indian cinema is witnessing a rich mix of action, drama, and mythology all at once.
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