Coolie Box Office Collection: Rajinikanth’s Blockbuster Sets New Records
The much-awaited Tamil action drama Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring the legendary Rajinikanth, has stormed into cinemas and completely taken over the box office. Released on 14 August 2025, just ahead of Independence Day, the film has turned into a festival for fans across India and abroad. From massive openings to record-breaking collections, Coolie has set new benchmarks in Indian cinema.
Opening Day Fireworks
Right from its release, Coolie created history at the box office. The film opened with a staggering worldwide collection of over ₹151 crore on Day 1, making it one of the biggest openings ever for a Tamil film. In India alone, the film pulled in nearly ₹65 crore nett, proving the unmatched pull of Rajinikanth at the box office.
Day 2: Momentum Unstoppable
If Day 1 was massive, Day 2 took the hype even further. Riding on strong word-of-mouth and festive holiday crowds, Coolie crossed the ₹245 crore mark worldwide within just two days. Theatres across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala reported houseful shows, while overseas markets like the USA, UAE, and Malaysia also contributed significantly.
Day 3: Smashing the ₹300 Crore Mark
On Day 3, Coolie entered the ₹300 crore worldwide club, becoming the fastest Tamil film ever to achieve this milestone. In just 72 hours, the film rewrote record books, surpassing the lifetime earnings of several earlier biggies. In India, the movie’s domestic net collection touched ₹158 crore (₹187 crore gross) by the third day.
Day 4: March Towards ₹200 Crore in India
By the fourth day, Coolie maintained its strong hold at the box office. Despite being a weekday, the film managed to earn over ₹17 crore nett in India, taking the total domestic net collection to ₹175 crore. With each passing day, the film continues to inch closer to the ₹200 crore mark in India alone.
Coolie Box Office Collection: Day-wise Report
| Day | India Net Collection | India Gross Collection | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Opening) | ₹65 crore | ₹77 crore | ₹151 crore |
| Day 2 | ₹60 crore | ₹70 crore | ₹245 crore |
| Day 3 | ₹33 crore | ₹40 crore | ₹300 crore+ |
| Day 4 | ₹17 crore | ₹20 crore | ₹320 crore+ |
| Total (4 Days) | ₹175 crore | ₹207 crore | ₹320 crore+ |
(Figures are approximate and based on industry reports.)
Records Broken by Coolie
- Fastest Tamil film to cross ₹300 crore worldwide.
- Highest 3-day collection in Tamil cinema history.
- Outperformed previous records set by films like Leo and 2.0.
- Rajinikanth proves once again why he is called the “Superstar” as fans celebrate the film like a festival across the globe.
Audience & Critical Response
Audiences have praised the film for its high-octane action sequences, mass dialogues, Rajinikanth’s screen presence, and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s stylish direction. Critics have also noted that Coolie blends nostalgia with modern action storytelling, appealing to both die-hard Rajini fans and younger viewers.
What’s Next for Coolie?
Given its extraordinary run, industry experts predict that Coolie could soon enter the ₹500 crore worldwide club, placing it among the all-time highest-grossing Indian films. The film’s success has also sparked conversations about Lokesh Kanagaraj’s growing influence in Tamil cinema and Rajinikanth’s continued dominance even after decades in the industry.
Final Thoughts
Coolie is not just a movie—it’s a celebration of Rajinikanth’s superstardom and Tamil cinema’s global power. With record-breaking box office numbers and unstoppable fan energy, the film has already carved its place in cinematic history. As the collections continue to rise, one thing is certain: Coolie is 2025’s biggest blockbuster.
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