CHENNAI – Superstar Rajinikanth has once again proven his unmatched box office pull. His latest film, Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has made a sensational impact, crossing the ₹450 crore milestone in its worldwide box office collection within just nine days. Despite a noticeable dip in weekday earnings, the film’s blockbuster opening has propelled it to become the 5th highest-grossing Tamil film of all time.
The film, which was released on August 14, saw a massive opening weekend that set the stage for its record-breaking run. With a fierce box office clash against Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR’s War 2, Coolie has consistently maintained its lead, reaffirming Rajinikanth’s reign over the domestic and overseas markets.
Day-by-Day Box Office Breakdown
Coolie began its theatrical journey with a bang, recording a spectacular ₹65 crore on its opening day in India. The film maintained strong momentum through the extended Independence Day weekend, reaching a domestic net collection of ₹194.50 crore in its first four days.
While collections saw a significant drop during the weekdays, the film continued to add to its impressive tally:
- Day 1 (Aug 14): ₹65.00 Crore
- Day 2 (Aug 15): ₹54.75 Crore
- Day 3 (Aug 16): ₹39.50 Crore
- Day 4 (Aug 17): ₹35.25 Crore
- Day 5-9 (Weekdays): A cumulative collection of approximately ₹40-45 crore, bringing the total domestic net collection to an estimated ₹235 crore.
Worldwide Box Office Domination
The film’s success is not just limited to India. Coolie has been a huge hit in overseas markets, breaking collection records in the US, UK, and Australia. Its overseas collection stands at an estimated ₹176 crore, contributing significantly to its global haul.
With a worldwide gross of approximately ₹457 crore, Coolie has now surpassed the lifetime collections of Vijay’s GOAT (The Greatest of All Time), solidifying its position in the top tier of Tamil cinema’s highest-grossing films.
What’s Next for Coolie?
While the daily earnings have slowed, trade analysts are optimistic about the film’s second-weekend performance. The strong word-of-mouth and fan frenzy are expected to boost footfalls, potentially helping the film cross the ₹500 crore worldwide mark.
With two of Rajinikanth’s other blockbusters, 2.0 and Jailer, currently holding top spots on the list of all-time highest-grossing Tamil films, all eyes are on Coolie to see if it can continue its ascent and enter the exclusive ₹500 crore club.
