Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated gangster drama Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, continues its strong run at the box office. Released on August 14 with massive hype, the film has now crossed the ₹250 crore mark in India within just 11 days, reaffirming Rajinikanth’s unparalleled star power.
Box Office Performance
After a thunderous opening weekend, Coolie witnessed a noticeable dip on weekdays but staged a remarkable recovery in its second weekend. On Day 11 (Sunday, August 24), the film earned around ₹10.75 crore nett across all languages, pushing its total domestic collection to ₹256.75 crore.
Occupancy on Day 11:
- Tamil: 38.07%
- Hindi: 18.40%
- Telugu: 24.68%
Day-wise Breakdown (All Languages):
- Day 1 (Thu): ₹65.00 cr
- Day 2 (Fri): ₹54.75 cr
- Day 3 (Sat): ₹39.50 cr
- Day 4 (Sun): ₹35.25 cr
- Day 5 (Mon): ₹12.00 cr
- Day 6 (Tue): ₹9.50 cr
- Day 7 (Wed): ₹7.50 cr
- Day 8 (Thu): ₹6.15 cr
Week 1 Total: ₹229.65 cr - Day 9 (Fri): ₹5.85 cr
- Day 10 (Sat): ₹10.50 cr
- Day 11 (Sun): ₹10.75 cr
Total (11 Days): ₹256.75 cr
Clash with War 2
The film faced a major box office clash with War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani. While both films opened strong, Rajinikanth’s Coolie has taken the lead. On Day 11, War 2 collected ₹6.50 crore, bringing its total to ₹221 crore—clearly behind Coolie’s ₹256.75 crore.
About the Film
Coolie follows the gripping journey of Deva (Rajinikanth), a former union leader whose life changes after the mysterious death of his close friend Rajasekhar (Sathyaraj). Seeking justice, Deva faces off against gangster Simon (Nagarjuna) and his ruthless aide Dayal (Soubin Shahir).
The film boasts a stellar ensemble including Shruti Haasan, Upendra, and Sathyaraj, with Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan making a special cameo. Music by Anirudh Ravichander adds to its mass appeal.
With powerful performances, high-octane action, and Rajinikanth in a commanding avatar, Coolie has emerged as one of the biggest releases of 2025—racing past competitors and reaffirming Thalaivar’s dominance at the box office.
