Coolie Day 1 Box Office Highlights
Opening Day Collection: ₹65 crore net in India — Rajinikanth’s career-best opening.
Language Performance:
Tamil: 87% occupancy
Telugu: 91% occupancy
Hindi: 36% occupancy
Top Performing Regions: Pondicherry, Salem, Warangal (99% occupancy); Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad (97%)
Comparison with War 2
Coolie outperformed War 2, which earned just over ₹50 crore on day 1.
Both films released on August 14, creating a major box office clash.
Rajinikanth’s Milestone completes 50 years in cinema
#Rajnikanth Marks 50 years in cinema on August 15. Tributes poured in from stars like #Kamal Haasan, #Hrithik Roshan, #Mohanlal, #Mammootty, and others. Director #Lokesh Kanagaraj shared heartfelt behind-the-scenes moments, calling #Coolie a special film.
Film Details
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj
Cast includes Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Upendra, Aamir Khan Produced by Sun Pictures Music by Anirudh Ravichander
While Coolie didn’t beat the all-time Tamil opening record held by Vijay’s Leo (₹66 crore), it’s a monumental success for Rajinikanth and a strong contender in the festive box office race. Let me know if you’d like a deeper dive into the film’s budget, screen count, or regional breakdown.
