Rajinikanth has once again proved why he is the Superstar of Indian cinema. His latest film Coolie (2025), directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has set the global box office on fire with a historic opening. From smashing opening day records to strong overseas performance, Coolie is already on its way to becoming one of the biggest Tamil blockbusters ever.
Coolie Box Office Collection Day 1 🌟
- Worldwide Gross: ~₹151–152 crore
- India Net: ~₹65 crore
- India Gross: ~₹80 crore
- Overseas: ~₹75 crore (including $3M US premiere)
Coolie created history by becoming the biggest opener of Rajinikanth’s career and one of the top Indian film openers of all time.
Coolie Box Office Collection Day 2 💥
- India Net: ~₹53–54 crore
- Total India Net (2 Days): ~₹119 crore
- Worldwide Gross (2 Days): ~₹200+ crore
Despite a slight dip due to the Independence Day holiday clash with War 2, Coolie still crossed the ₹100 crore club in India within just two days.
Coolie Box Office Collection Day 3 🎉
- Early estimates suggest Coolie earned around ₹45–47 crore net in India on Day 3.
- This pushes the India net collection to ~₹165 crore in just 3 days.
- Worldwide, the film crossed ₹250 crore+ gross in its opening weekend.
Coolie Worldwide Box Office Performance 🌍
- Opening Day Overseas: $3 million+ (new Tamil cinema record)
- 2-Day Overseas Total: ~₹75 crore
- Strong collections in the US, UAE, Malaysia, and Singapore contributed to this record-breaking start.
Budget & Break-even Target 💰
- Estimated Budget: ₹350–400 crore
- Break-even Target: ₹600 crore worldwide
- Given its explosive opening, Coolie is well on track to enter the ₹600 crore club, making it one of the most successful Tamil films ever.
Coolie vs Other Blockbusters 🔥
- Beats Jailer (2023) opening by a wide margin.
- Surpasses Bollywood biggies like Pathaan and Animal in opening-day collections.
- Set to challenge War 2 for the top spot in 2025.
Coolie Box Office Collection Table 📊
| Day | India Net | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹65 crore | ₹151–152 crore |
| Day 2 | ₹53–54 crore | ₹200+ crore (cumulative) |
| Day 3 | ₹45–47 crore* | ₹250+ crore (cumulative) |
(*Day 3 figures are early estimates)
Rajinikanth’s Coolie has taken the box office by storm with a thunderous opening weekend. With a powerful combination of Rajinikanth’s mass appeal, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s direction, and strong overseas pull, the film is on track to join the ₹600 crore club worldwide.
Fans and trade analysts now eagerly await to see whether Coolie can become the highest-grossing Tamil movie of all time.
