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Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has become a surprise hit of 2025, grossing over Rs 329 crore in 45 days. Despite facing competition from major releases, the film demonstrated remarkable staying power, driven by strong word-of-mouth, soulful music, and heartfelt romance, proving that compelling storytelling can triumph.

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.

Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has shown impressive box office performance, earning ₹328.5 crore despite competition from Rajinikanth's Coolie and Hrithik Roshan's War 2. The film's success is attributed to its strong music, engaging story, and positive audience reception, particularly among younger viewers in metros and Tier-2 cities.

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.

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has grossed over Rs 250 crore in India within 11 days of its release on August 14. Despite a weekday dip, the film rebounded strongly, showcasing Rajinikanth's enduring box office appeal. 'Coolie' has surpassed 'War 2' in collections, establishing its dominance in the Independence Day box office clash.

Ashwin Kumar's Mahavatar Narsimha has achieved a historic feat, surpassing Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par to become the fifth-highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025. The mythological animation drama demonstrated remarkable staying power, maintaining strong collections despite competition from major releases like Saiyaara and War 2. Its success highlights the audience's growing interest in well-told stories rooted in Indian history and mythology.

Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani's 'War 2' showed slight recovery on its second Saturday, collecting approximately Rs 6.25 crore, bringing its India net total to Rs 214.5 crore. Despite a strong opening, the film faces competition from Rajinikanth's 'Coolie'. 'War 2' has grossed Rs 320 crore worldwide but needs further gains to recoup its Rs 400 crore budget.

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' and Hrithik Roshan's 'War 2' clashed at the box office on August 14, 2025, during the Independence Day weekend. Despite initial hype, both films experienced a drop in collections within a week. 'Coolie,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has outperformed 'War 2,' accumulating Rs 224.23 crore compared to 'War 2's' Rs 200.63 crore after eight days.

Naga Vamsi faced criticism after War 2's Telugu version did not perform well. Sithara Entertainments bought the distribution rights. The film earned less than expected in its first six days. Trolls speculated about Vamsi leaving the film industry. Vamsi responded on X, dismissing the rumors. He stated he would remain in the industry for at least 10-15 more years.

YRF's War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, has secured a three-week IMAX exclusive release in India, a privilege usually reserved for Hollywood blockbusters. This move highlights the growing ambition of the YRF Spy Universe and the increasing demand for Indian tentpole films in premium formats. Ayan Mukerji has designed action sequences specifically for the IMAX experience.