One of the biggest box office face-offs of the year is set for 14 August 2025. Rajinikanth’s Coolie and Hrithik Roshan’s War 2 will hit cinemas on the same day. While fans are gearing up for the big clash, Hrithik has shown that respect comes before rivalry.
Hrithik Roshan Pays Tribute To Rajinikanth Ahead Of War 2 Vs Coolie Clash
On X, Hrithik posted a short but emotional message for the Tamil superstar. He wrote, “Took my first steps as an actor at your side. You were one of my first teachers, @rajinikanth sir, and continue to be an inspiration and a standard. Congratulations on completing 50 years of on-screen magic.”
Check out his post below!
Hrithik’s first acting role was in Bhagwaan Dada (1986), directed by his grandfather J Om Prakash. In the film, he played Govinda, the adopted son of Rajinikanth’s character. Hrithik has often spoken about how warmly Rajinikanth treated him during the shoot.
He once recalled, “He was so gentle. Whenever I used to mess up a shot, my grandfather would say cut and Rajini sir would take the blame. So that I, the child, would not get conscious.” He admits he didn’t realise at the time how lucky he was to share the screen with the superstar.
Rajinikanth Celebrates 50-Year Milestone
This box office clash comes in a landmark year for Rajinikanth, who is celebrating five decades in cinema. Since his debut in 1975, he has become one of India’s most iconic actors, with a career spanning hundreds of films and a fan base that stretches across the globe.
Hrithik’s public tribute adds a touch of warmth to what is otherwise a high-stakes release week. It’s a rare reminder that admiration can exist even when the competition is intense.
War 2 Sees Surge In Advance Booking After Telugu Booking Starts
War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, is the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War. Advance booking started slowly but picked up speed after Telugu bookings opened.
As per Sacnilk, by 1 PM on Tuesday, War 2 had earned Rs 11.91 crore gross in advance sales in India, with over 4.25 lakh tickets sold. Telugu markets performed almost on par with Hindi, boosted by special show permissions and ticket price hikes in Andhra Pradesh.
Meanwhile, Coolie features Rajinikanth in a mass action avatar, also carries huge expectations from fans in Tamil Nadu and beyond. Both films are poised for record-breaking openings, making this Independence Day weekend one for the history books.
