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Coolie Box Office Collection, Cast & Review – Rajinikanth’s Biggest Blockbuster Yet?

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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Coolie Box Office Collection

DayIndia 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.

Coolie Cast & Crew

RoleName
Director & WriterLokesh Kanagaraj
ProducerKalanithi Maran (Sun Pictures)
Lead ActorRajinikanth (as Deva)
Supporting CastNagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Aamir Khan (Cameo)
Music DirectorAnirudh Ravichander
CinematographerGirish Gangadharan
EditorPhilomin Raj
Budget₹350–400 crore

Salary Breakdown

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]

Top 05 highest-grossing Rajnikant films worldwide:

  1. 1.2.0 – Rs 675 crore
  2. Jailer – Rs 605 crore
  3. Kabali – Rs 295 crore
  4. Enthiran – Rs 290 crore
  5. Vettaiyan – Rs 255 crore

Coolie Review – A True Mass Entertainer

Performance & Screen Presence

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.

Direction & Storytelling

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.

Music & Technical Excellence

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.

Why Coolie Is Dominating the Box Office

  • 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 – Official Hindi Trailer

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.

Aryan chandel

Aryan Chadel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animation from Amity University and has a strong passion for cinema. Fascinated by numbers and industry dynamics, he actively tracks box office collections, industry patterns, and emerging trends. Aryan combines his academic background with his keen interest in film economics to bring unique insights into the business side of movies.

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