‘War 2,’ starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani, clashed with Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ at the box office. The film opened strong but saw a drop on day 3, grossing Rs. 142.35 Cr in three days. Despite competition from ‘Coolie,’ which currently leads with Rs. 158.25 Cr, ‘War 2’ is expected to surpass Rs. 150 cr.
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