Rajinikanth’s Coolie received mixed reviews from masses and critics upon its release on August 14. Despite that, the Tamil action thriller received bumper opening of Rs 65 crore on its first day.
Rajinikanth’s massive star power drew huge crowds initially, but as the days passed, the film has failed to show any growth that could match the expectations.
According to early estimates by Sacnilk, the Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial earned approximately Rs 5.50 crore net across all languages on its ninth day. This marks a major drop in its weekend earnings , with its total domestic collection that stands at Rs 235.15 crore.
Coolie Day-Wise Box Office Collection (day-wise breakup)
- Day 1 (1st Thursday): Rs 65 crore
- Day 2 (1st Friday): Rs 54.75 crore
- Day 3 (1st Saturday): Rs 39.5 crore
- Day 4 (1st Sunday): Rs 35.25 crore
- Day 5 (1st Monday): Rs 12 crore
- Day 6 (1st Tuesday): Rs 9.5 crore
- Day 7 (1st Wednesday): Rs 7.5 crore
- Day 8 (2nd Thursday): Rs 6.25 crore (estimated)
- Day 9 (2nd Friday): Rs 5.50 crore (approx)
Total Box Office Collection (9 Days): Rs 235.15 crore
Coolie surpasses Chhaava and Saiyaara to become…
Despite mix reviews, Coolie has become 2025’s third-highest grosser, surpassing Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava and Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda-led Saiyaara. Moreover, the Rajinikanth starrer has earned Rs 167 crore overseas, beating Chhaava and Saiyaara that grossed Rs 160 crore and Rs 90 crore respectively. Coolie has beat both these films to become 2025’s biggest Indian hit overseas.
Coolie vs War 2
Coolie saw a massive clash at the box office with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR starrer War 2. Coolie is still ahead in the clash, earning over Rs 400 crore globally. On the other hand, War 2 has collected over Rs 300 crore worldwide and has crossed Rs 200 crore mark in India.
More about Coolie
Apart from Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna Akkineni in the lead roles, Coolie features Aamir Khan, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Pooja Hegde, Rachita Ram, Kanna Ravi, Reba Monica John, Monisha Blessy, Kaali Venkat, Lollu Sabha Maaran, Dileepan, Karate Karthi, Rishikanth and Ravi Raghavendra in supporting roles.
Story Highlights
- Coolie earned Rs 5.50 crore net across all languages on its ninth day.
- Coolie marks a major drop in its weekend earnings, with its total domestic collection that stands at Rs 235.15 crore.
- Coolie has become 2025’s biggest Indian hit overseas