Coolie Box Office Collection Day 1: Rajinikanth Rocks with ₹150 Cr Worldwide Opening
Rajinikanth + Lokesh Kanagaraj have delivered a festival blockbuster with Coolie, setting the box office on fire. Released on 14 August 2025, the film clashed with Hrithik Roshan's War 2 yet managed to dominate across South markets. Here’s the detailed collection report.
Coolie Box Office Highlights – Day 1
- India Net (Day 1): ₹65 crore (early estimates)
- Worldwide Gross (Day 1): ₹150 crore+
- Biggest Tamil opener of 2025, beating War 2’s opening day
- Advance Booking: ₹100 crore+ gross worldwide
- Budget: ₹350–400 crore
- Release Date: 14 August 2025 (Independence Day weekend)
Day-Wise Box Office Collection
| Day | India Net (₹ Cr) | Worldwide Gross (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Thu) | 65.00 | 150.00 |
| Day 2 (Fri, Holiday) | -- | -- |
| Day 3 (Sat) | -- | -- |
| Day 4 (Sun) | -- | -- |
Performance Analysis
Tamil Nadu recorded 80%+ occupancy with late-night surge, Telugu states posted strong numbers, while Hindi belts saw a modest start but have a chance to grow during the holiday stretch.
In overseas markets, Coolie crossed $3M in North America alone on day one, driving the worldwide total past ₹150 crore despite a piracy leak.
Can Coolie Be a Hit?
With its huge budget of ₹350–400 crore, trade analysts suggest the film needs ₹600 crore+ worldwide to earn the “HIT” tag. Given the Independence Day weekend boost, strong South pull, and fan frenzy, the target is achievable if word-of-mouth holds.
Verdict
Opening day is a smash hit, positioning Coolie for one of the year’s biggest holiday runs. All eyes are now on Friday’s Independence Day numbers and the weekend trend.
Movie Details
- Cast: Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, cameo by Aamir Khan
- Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj
- Producer: Sun Pictures
- Music: Anirudh Ravichander
- Runtime: ~170 mins
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