The upcoming weekend sees a major clash at the box office, with Yash Raj Films’ ‘War 2’ vying for dominance in the Hindi-speaking regions while Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ aims to conquer the South. Actors from both films shared their perspectives. Nagarjuna and Aamir Khan, who play crucial roles in ‘Coolie’, discussed the competition. Nagarjuna believes that both films possess considerable box office appeal, drawing audiences from both North and South India due to their star-studded casts. Aamir Khan discourages viewing the releases as a battle, suggesting that the films can coexist successfully, similar to his film ‘Lagaan’ and ‘Gadar.’ Trade expert Taran Adarsh notes that ‘War 2’ has secured a majority of screens in North India, while ‘Coolie’ is anticipated to lead in overseas markets and dominate Tamil Nadu. The combination of Rajinikanth and director Lokesh Kanagaraj has created significant anticipation. The film ‘War 2’ is expected to perform well in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh due to Jr. NTR’s popularity. Box office analyst Girish Johar suggests that ‘War 2’ will attract audiences in the North, and ‘Coolie’ will be favored in the South. Trade expert Atul Mohan indicates ‘Coolie’ is actively pursuing audiences in the North, and ‘War 2’ is targeting the Hindi belt, with a strong presence expected in the Telugu market due to Jr. NTR’s fanbase.
