Coolie Box Office Collection: Rajinikanth’s Record-Breaking Kickstart

Coolie Box Office Collection: Rajinikanth’s Record-Breaking Kickstart

Released on 15th August 2025, Coolie directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, emerged as a monumental theatrical success. Its spectacular box office performance has made headlines across India and globally. Here’s everything to know about its commercial dominance.

Opening Day Blitz

• Coolie had a sensational opening:

  • ₹65 crore (net) in India on Day 1, outpacing Bollywood’s War 2 which made ₹52 crore.

Extended Opening Weekend Domination

• By Day 4, Coolie had amassed approximately ₹193–194 crore net in India.

• Worldwide total soared to ₹397–393 crore (≈ $45 million), making it the no. 1 globally during its opening extended weekend.

• Another tracker reported a whopping ₹315 crore gross globally in just three days.

• Yet another estimate echoed the ₹300 crore+ figure within four days.
  

Day-Wise Evolution at a Glance

Day ~ India Net Collection

Day 1 ~ ₹65 cr

Massive kickoff; Tamil version led.

Day 2 ~ ₹54.75 cr

Strong continuation.

Day 3 ~ ₹39.5 cr

Held well despite typical weekend dip.

Day 4 ~ ₹34–35 cr

Slight decline; still approaching ₹200 cr mark.

Total

₹193–194 cr ~ Solid four-day haul.

Key breakdowns by language (Day 4):

• Tamil: ₹22.5 cr

• Hindi: ₹4.65 cr

• Telugu: ₹6.5 cr

• Kannada: ₹0.35 cr
  

Outperforming Competition

Coolie clearly established its dominance over War 2:

• After four days, War 2 had collected around ₹173–174 crore domestically, trailing Coolie.

• Globally, Coolie remained ahead with ₹315+ crore vs. War 2's ~₹210 crore in the first three days.
  

Global Impact & Records

• In North America, Coolie became the third-biggest Tamil film, surpassing even 2.0.

• It ranked as the top film globally in its release weekend, driven by strong international audience reception.
  

Why Coolie Struck Gold

• Star Power: Rajinikanth’s appeal remains unmatched across demographics.

• Cross-Lingual Release: Available in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada—boosting reach.

• Holiday Timing: Debuted during Independence Day weekend.

• Mass Appeal Narrative: High-octane action, soulful music, and punch-laden dialogues.

• Ensemble Cast & Direction: Lokesh Kanagaraj-led cast delivered on mass expectations.
  

• Early records: “fastest Tamil film to ₹100 crore in India”, “₹65 crore opening day”.

• Global appeal: “₹400 crore worldwide opening weekend”, “#1 globally”.

• Competitive edge: “Coolie vs War 2 box office”.

• Multi-language performance: “Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada earnings”.

Closing Thoughts

Coolie has redefined Rajinikanth’s box office legacy by delivering record-setting collections both in India and abroad. With nearly ₹200 crore net in India and almost ₹400 crore worldwide within its opening weekend, the film underscores the unrelenting star pull and enduring mass appeal of South Indian cinema. Keep an eye on its post-weekend trend—Coolie may well set the benchmark for box office benchmarks in 2025.