New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Indian theatres are gearing up for one of the year's biggest box-office weekends this Independence Day, with Yash Raj Films' War 2 and Rajinikanth's Coolie expected to deliver a combined opening of Rs.120-130 crore, according to trade experts.

The success of recent films like Saiyaara ( Rs.300 crore) and Mahavatar Narsimha ( Rs.130 crore) has lifted industry sentiment. War 2 adds to YRF's hit spy universe, home to blockbusters such as Pathaan ( Rs.543.05 crore) and War ( Rs.318.01 crore). Meanwhile, Coolie, starring Rajinikanth and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is riding massive excitement across Tamil Nadu and southern markets.

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