The Indian box office is witnessing high drama with big-ticket films and fresh releases battling it out. Here’s the detailed box office report as of August 28, 2025:

Coolie Box Office Collection

Rajinikanth’s Coolie continues its victorious run at the ticket counters. The film is especially strong in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and overseas markets.

• Day 15 [2nd Thursday]: ₹1.75 Cr (early estimates)

• 14 Days India Net: ₹269.10 Cr

• Total Till Day 15: ₹270.85 Cr (all languages)

The film is expected to cross the ₹300 Cr milestone soon, consolidating its place as one of 2025’s biggest blockbusters.

War 2 Box Office Collection

Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2, though massive in scale, is losing momentum in its second week.

• Day 15 [2nd Thursday]: ₹1.50 Cr (early estimates)

• 14 Days India Net: ₹229.75 Cr

• Total Till Day 15: ₹231.25 Cr (all languages)

The film had a strong opening but is now trailing behind Coolie and Mahavatar Narsimha.

Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Collection

Ashwin Kumar’s Mahavatar Narsimha is proving to be the dark horse of 2025.

• Day 35 [5th Thursday]: ₹1.15 Cr (early estimates)

• 34 Days India Net: ₹237.10 Cr

• Total Till Day 35: ₹238.25 Cr (all languages)

Despite heavy competition, the mythological action drama has shown remarkable staying power.

Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra Box Office Collection

The Malayalam fantasy action film had a fair opening, supported by strong word-of-mouth.

• Day 1 [Thursday]: ₹2.6 Cr

It is performing particularly well in Kerala and Gulf markets.

Vash Level 2 Box Office Collection

The Gujarati-Hindi horror sequel Vash Level 2 saw a modest start.

• Day 1: ₹1.30 Cr [Gujarati: 0.85 Cr, Hindi: 0.45 Cr]

• Day 2: ₹1.00 Cr (early estimates)

• Total (2 Days): ₹2.3 Cr

The film is targeting a niche audience but could benefit from weekend growth.

Hridayapoorvam Box Office Collection

The romantic drama Hridayapoorvam opened on a positive note.

• Day 1: ₹3.25 Cr India Net (early estimates)

With urban youth appeal and good reviews, the film is expected to build momentum.

Final Word

The box office race of 2025 is heating up.

• Coolie is marching towards ₹300 Cr.

• Mahavatar Narsimha continues to impress with stability.

• War 2 has slowed down despite a powerful start.

• Hridayapoorvam and Lokah are new players showing promise.

• Vash Level 2 is performing steadily in its segment.

The coming weekend will decide whether regional releases can hold their ground against the mega blockbusters.

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