Shruti Haasan Reacts To Coolie And War 2 Clash: ‘This Is How Business Works'
While Coolie primarily targets the Tamil audience, War 2 is expected to dominate the Hindi and Telugu markets due to Jr NTR's massive fan base.
Superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie is gearing up for a major box office showdown with the much-anticipated War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, this Independence Day weekend. With immense buzz surrounding both films, trade analysts are bracing for one of the biggest cinematic clashes of the year. While Coolie is expected to lead in the Tamil market, War 2 is likely to dominate the Hindi and Telugu circuits, thanks to Jr NTR's massive fan following. Amid the rising excitement, actress Shruti Haasan has shared her thoughts on the high-stakes competition.
Speaking to Zoom, Shruti, who is part of Coolie, said, 'It has happened several times, even during my career. Films have the option of selecting certain slots. Even Salaar was released with Dunki."
She added, 'Nothing can be done about it. Filmmakers must choose a specific time period for their film. There is a time when people want to see an actor's film, whether it's Coolie or War 2. This is how business works."
Further talking about Coolie, Shruti said, 'All of Lokesh's films share a common thread. They have action and high-octane scenes, but there is also an emotional core below. That is similar to this story. He relies on a story thread to make it work. What distinguishes Coolie is the significantly larger scale."
Coolie:
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie boasts a stellar ensemble cast including Rajinikanth, Shruti Haasan, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, and Jr. MGR. The film will also feature a special cameo by Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan.
According to Letterboxd, Coolie follows the story of Deva (played by Rajinikanth), a once-powerful crime boss whose empire has long crumbled. Years later, Deva stumbles upon a mysterious way to reunite with his former crew through a collection of vintage golden watches embedded with stolen, high-end technology.
War 2:
Helmed by Ayan Mukerji and backed by Aditya Chopra's Yash Raj Films, War 2 is a part of the production house's Spy Universe. It features Hrithik, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani in the leads.
Recently, Fandango, a US ticketing site, provided some information about the film, claiming that Hrithik Roshan's Kabir goes rogue and becomes 'India's biggest villain" in the sequel. To neutralise him, India sends in a lethal agent, who appears to be Jr NTR.
Both films are slated to hit the big screens on August 14.
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