coolie movie box office collection :Superstar Rajinikanth’s latest action-thriller, ‘Coolie,’ has ignited the box office, delivering a massive opening on its release day, August 14, 2025. The film, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has made a thunderous start, shattering several records and showcasing Rajinikanth’s enduring star power.
According to trade reports and early estimates, ‘Coolie’ grossed a staggering ₹150 crore to ₹170 crore worldwide on its first day, making it one of the biggest Indian film openings in history. This colossal collection is a testament to the immense anticipation surrounding the collaboration between the legendary actor and the celebrated director.
Domestic Dominance
In India, ‘Coolie’ registered an impressive net collection of around ₹65 crore on its opening day. This marks the superstar’s biggest-ever domestic opening, surpassing the first-day collections of his previous blockbusters. While it fell just short of Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Leo’ for the highest-grossing Tamil film opening day, its performance across various languages has been phenomenal.
The film’s performance was particularly strong in the southern states:
- Tamil Nadu: The home state of the film dominated the earnings, with an estimated gross of ₹28-30 crore and an overall occupancy of over 86%.
- Telugu Markets: ‘Coolie’ performed exceptionally well in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, recording an extraordinary occupancy of over 92% and a gross of ₹16-18 crore.
- Karnataka and Kerala: The film also saw a strong turnout in these states, with collections of ₹14-15 crore and approximately ₹10 crore, respectively.
Even in the Hindi-speaking belt, ‘Coolie’ made a significant impact, with a day-one gross estimated at ₹7-8 crore.
Global Sensation
The film’s success wasn’t limited to India. ‘Coolie’ made new records in overseas markets, with collections estimated at around ₹75 crore on day one. Record-breaking advance bookings, particularly in North America, where the film crossed $3 million in premiere pre-sales, contributed significantly to its global success.
Clash of the Titans
‘Coolie’ went head-to-head with another major release, ‘War 2,’ starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR. Despite the clash, ‘Coolie’ emerged as the clear winner on opening day, with its worldwide collections significantly outperforming ‘War 2,’ which is estimated to have grossed around ₹80-95 crore globally.
With the Independence Day holiday weekend providing a major boost, ‘Coolie’ is expected to continue its stellar run at the box office. The film, which also features a star-studded cast including Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, and a cameo by Aamir Khan, has received a positive response from the audience, further fueling its momentum. It remains to be seen if ‘Coolie’ can maintain its lead and potentially become one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time.