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Teja Sajja's superhero film Mirai is enjoying box office success, earning praise for its visuals, script, and VFX. Ram Gopal Varma lauded the film's VFX, comparing it favorably to those in much higher-budget productions. Mirai, directed by Karthik Gattamneni, stars Teja Sajja and Manchu Manoj and has grossed over ₹55 crore worldwide in its first two days.

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.

Despite a significant drop in numbers at the box office during its third weekend, 'War 2,' starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, saw a slight increase on Sunday, earning Rs 1.50 crore. The film's India net total has reached Rs 234.31 crore, while globally it has grossed an estimated Rs 355.1 crore.

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has grossed Rs 273.25 crore in 15 days, facing competition from 'War 2.' Despite a strong start during the Independence Day window, day 15 saw its lowest single-day collection at Rs 1.75 crore. The film's second week added Rs 41.85 crore, with Tamil Nadu leading in regional contributions, while maintaining steady theatre occupancy.

Mahavtar Narsimha, an animated film, has remarkably sustained its box office run for over a month, driven by religious sentiments and strong visuals. Despite competition from 'Saiyaara' and major releases like 'War 2' and 'Coolie', it continues its strong performance even into its fifth week. The film's total collection in India across all languages now stands at Rs 237.1 crore.

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.

In 2025, Bollywood saw a surprise. Two unexpected films, Saiyaara and Mahavatar Narsimha, became major successes. These films surpassed big-budget sequels. Saiyaara, a romance, resonated with its music and story. Mahavatar Narsimha, an animated epic, connected with families. These films proved original content can beat franchise films. They changed the industry's focus. The success was based on emotional connection.

Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, continues its impressive box office run. The film has earned Rs 326.9 crore in India after 37 days. Saiyaara saw a significant jump on its sixth Saturday, earning Rs 75 lakh. Strong word-of-mouth and popular music have contributed to its success. The film faces competition from Param Sundari next week.

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.

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.

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.