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With Superstar Rajinikanth’s Coolie failing to meet the sky-high box office expectations, a debate has sparked on social media about who the true crowd-puller of Tamil cinema is. Time and again, Thalapathy Vijay has proven that he can draw massive revenues, often relying solely on word of mouth.

Gone are the days when star power alone could carry a film at the box office. Today, with content taking precedence, only a handful of actors manage to deliver consistent hits. Vijay stands out in this regard — films like Varisu and The GOAT registered strong box office numbers despite mixed talk, once again showcasing his ability to attract audiences irrespective of genre or storyline.

On the other hand, Ajith’s two releases this year opened to lukewarm reception and struggled commercially. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth’s sensational comeback with Jailer raised expectations, but his follow-up films Vettaiyaan and Coolie could not replicate that magic. Though Coolie is still running and performing decently over the weekend, it has fallen short of the lofty 1000-crore milestone it was expected to reach, thanks to mixed word of mouth. Similarly, Kamal Haasan too faced setbacks with Indian 2 and Thug Life.

With Vijay announcing his retirement and confirming Jana Nayagan as his last theatrical outing, all eyes are on whether he can sustain his remarkable consistency one final time. The film is expected to open big thanks to his star power, but its long run will once again depend entirely on audience word of mouth.

Meanwhile, the buzz around NTR and Hrithik Roshan’s collaboration continues to grow, with fans calling it nothing short of “truly heroic.”