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.
Coolie has enjoyed a phenomenal run at the box office, collecting a massive ₹211.9 crore net in India in its first six days. The film’s remarkable performance began with an earth-shattering opening day, with a domestic net collection of ₹62 crore—a new benchmark for an opening day in Indian cinema.
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| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹ 62 Cr |
| Day 2 | ₹ 52.5 Cr |
| Day 3 | ₹ 35 Cr |
| Day 4 | ₹ 39 Cr |
| Day 5 | ₹ 13.2 Cr |
| Day 6 (Tuesday) | ₹ 10.2 Cr |
| Total | ₹ 211.9 Cr |
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 |
The star-studded cast of Coolie came with a hefty price tag. Here’s how much each key member reportedly charged:
Rajinikanth (Deva) – ₹200 crore
Nagarjuna (Simon) – ₹10 crore
Sathyaraj (Rajasekhar) – ₹5 crore
Upendraa (Kaleesha) – ₹5 crore
Shruthi Haasan (Preethi) – ₹4 crore
Lokesh Kanagaraj (Director) – ₹50 crore
Anirudh Ravichander (Music Composer) – ₹15 crore
Aamir Khan (Daaha – cameo) – No fee charged, as a gesture of respect towards Rajinikanth and the team [source]
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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.
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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