In just ten days, the Indian box office will witness a major showdown. On August 14, two big films are releasing on the same day — Hrithik and Jr NTR’s action-packed War 2 and Rajinikanth’s much awaited mass entertainer Coolie.
So far, Coolie seems to have a slight edge in terms of buzz. With big stars like Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, and Upendra in the cast and Lokesh Kanagaraj directing the film, expectations are naturally high. The music has already struck a chord with audiences and added to the growing excitement.
War 2 released its trailer quite early and while it was decent, it did not create any major waves. On the other hand, fans were eagerly waiting for the trailer of Coolie and now that it has arrived, the response appears to be mixed.
Some viewers are calling it stylish and exciting, praising Lokesh’s visual treatment and the strong presence of Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, and Aamir Khan. But many feel the trailer was limited to character introductions without offering any glimpse into the story. The lack of powerful dialogues and engaging plot hints has drawn some criticism.
However, there is also a belief that Lokesh is saving the best parts for the big screen. Some say the film has plenty of surprises and the trailer was deliberately kept vague to maintain suspense.
A few visuals in the trailer are sparking talk that the story might involve time travel. While this has intrigued many fans, others are wondering whether such experimental ideas will connect with the larger mass audience, especially with a star like Rajinikanth leading the film.
The trailer did not bring down the hype around Coolie, but it also did not take it to the next level. It left audiences curious but not completely convinced. With both films set to release on the same day, all eyes are now on which one will win the box office race.
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