Superstar Rajinikanth has once again proved why he is called the Thalaivar of Indian cinema. His much-awaited film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, stormed into theatres on August 14, 2025, delivering a historic opening day collection that has set the box office buzzing. Released just ahead of the Independence Day weekend, the film’s massive buzz translated into packed houses and record-breaking earnings.
Day 1 Earnings — Domestic
According to early estimates, Coolie minted a staggering ₹65 crore nett across all languages in India on its first day. This is Rajinikanth’s biggest-ever opening and among the top openings in Indian cinema history.
Language-wise breakdown (India Nett):
- Tamil – ₹45 crore
- Telugu – ₹15 crore
- Hindi – ₹4.5 crore
- Kannada – ₹0.5 crore
The Tamil and Telugu belts were the main drivers of the film’s success, with occupancy rates soaring above 85% and several shows running to capacity.
Occupancy Report
Tamil Shows: 86.99% average occupancy
Telugu Shows: 92.10% average occupancy
Hindi Shows: 35.66% average occupancy
The night shows in Tamil Nadu recorded over 94% occupancy, showcasing the frenzy around Rajinikanth’s collaboration with Lokesh Kanagaraj.
Worldwide Collection
Globally, Coolie is estimated to have earned between ₹125–150 crore gross on its opening day. Some trade analysts, including Ramesh Bala, peg the number even higher, at around ₹170 crore worldwide gross. This makes Coolie one of the biggest global openers of all time for an Indian film.
Clash with War 2
The film released alongside War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. While War 2 also had an impressive start with around ₹52.5 crore in India, Coolie clearly outshone its competition in most markets, particularly in South India
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Audience & Critic Response
Early reviews and audience feedback have been overwhelmingly positive. The film’s action sequences, Rajinikanth’s screen presence, and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s signature storytelling have struck a chord with moviegoers. Fans have been thronging theatres with celebratory cutouts, posters, and fireworks, turning screenings into festival-like events review.
Trade Analyst Take
Film trade experts believe Coolie’s extended holiday weekend, strong word-of-mouth, and massive fan base will ensure that the collections stay high over the next few days. If the current trend continues, the film could cross the ₹300 crore worldwide mark within its first weekend
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