Hyderabad: Two major films released this week are creating waves at the Indian box office. Tamil superstar Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Yash Raj Films’ grand production ‘War 2’, starring Hrithik Roshan and NTR, hit theaters on August 14. Fans have been lining up in large numbers to catch the screenings.
Both films are performing strongly not only in India but also at the overseas box office. ‘Coolie’ has been especially successful in the United States, with its premieres receiving an overwhelming response. The film has now entered the $4 million club in North America, delighting the makers with its collections.
The craze for Rajinikanth and the popularity of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s direction are evident from the film’s box office performance. Industry experts and fans are closely watching the weekend collections to see if these films will set new records.