YRF's 'War 2,' starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, debuted strongly but faces stiff competition. The action sequel earned an estimated Rs 52.50 crore on day one, boosted by the Telugu version. However, Hindi openings lagged behind other Spy Universe films. Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' poses a significant challenge, earning impressive figures.
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