Rajinikanth’s Coolie Takes 2nd Biggest Start Despite War 2 Clash; Lokesh Kanagaraj Film Impresses

&NewLine;<p class&equals;"p1">Superstar Rajinikanth’s much-anticipated film Coolie&comma; directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj&comma; has made a strong mark at the box office despite facing stiff competition from the Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR starrer War 2&period; The film registered the second-biggest opening day collections&comma; proving that Rajinikanth’s star power continues to draw audiences in large numbers&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"p1">Industry sources suggest that Coolie could have crossed the Rs 30 crore mark in the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states alone if not for the high-profile clash with War 2&comma; which dominated Hindi and pan-India screens&period; The movie’s performance highlights the loyal fan base that the Tamil superstar commands&comma; ensuring packed theaters and enthusiastic reception across regions&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"p1">Coolie has been praised for its gripping storyline&comma; high-octane action sequences&comma; and Rajinikanth’s signature style and charisma&period; Social media buzz around the film has been overwhelmingly positive&comma; with fans sharing clips and reactions from premieres and first-day screenings&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"p1">Analysts predict that despite the initial clash with War 2&comma; Coolie is poised for a steady run in the coming days&comma; particularly in South Indian markets&comma; where Rajinikanth’s films consistently perform well&period; The film’s momentum will be key in determining its long-term box office success&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;