Coolie has arrived with a bang at the global box office. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Rajinikanth, this high-octane mass entertainer is rewriting box office history with record-breaking numbers. The film, produced by Sun Pictures, opened to a phenomenal response both in India and overseas, becoming one of the highest-grossing Tamil openers of all time.
On its opening day, Coolie achieved an earth-shattering start, collecting over ₹100 crore overseas and ₹50 crore in India alone. The film’s total of ₹159.50 crore worldwide has set a new benchmark for Indian cinema, especially considering War 2—starring Hrithik Roshan and marking Jr NTR’s Bollywood debut—also hit theatres the same day.
Learn more: War 2 vs Coolie: Pre-Release Box Office Battle
| Day | India Net (₹ Cr) | India Gross (₹ Cr) | Overseas (₹ Cr) | Worldwide Total (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 50.25 | 59.00 | 60.50 | 119.50 |
Note: The above figures are estimates based on trade sources, automated data crawlers, and publicly available information. Actual numbers may vary slightly.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director & Writer | Lokesh Kanagaraj |
| Producer | Kalanithi Maran (Sun Pictures) |
| Lead Actor | Rajinikanth (as Deva) |
| Supporting Cast | Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Aamir Khan (Cameo) |
| Music Director | Anirudh Ravichander |
| Cinematographer | Girish Gangadharan |
| Editor | Philomin Raj |
| Budget | ₹350–400 crore |
Rajinikanth delivers a power-packed performance, effortlessly blending style, charisma, and mass appeal. His screen presence in Coolie is reminiscent of his classic blockbuster days, but with a modern Lokesh Kanagaraj twist.
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s direction is sharp, balancing high-octane action sequences with whistle-worthy dialogues. The screenplay is engaging, keeping audiences hooked from start to finish.
Anirudh Ravichander’s background score and songs are already trending, enhancing the cinematic experience. The action choreography and cinematography bring a pan-Indian, almost international, scale to the film.
Record-breaking bookings worth ₹100 crore+ globally before release.
Strong overseas pull due to Rajinikanth’s unmatched stardom in Asian, Gulf, and Western markets.
Festive release timing, boosting family and repeat audiences.
Positive word-of-mouth and high critical ratings.
Final Verdict
Coolie is more than just a movie—it’s a celebration of Rajinikanth’s superstar legacy and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s blockbuster-making skills. If early trends hold, it could cross the ₹1000 crore worldwide mark in its lifetime run, cementing itself as one of the biggest Indian films ever made.
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