Rajinikanth’s much-awaited action thriller ‘Coolie’ has completed its first week in cinemas. Directed and written by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the Tamil film opened with massive expectations but has now slowed down significantly at the box office.
According to a report by Sacnilk, the film’s India net collection after eight days stands at ₹222.78 crore. While it remains a major grosser, the movie has not been able to keep up its opening momentum.
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Coolie Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown
Released on August 14, 2025, ‘Coolie’ had a strong opening, collecting ₹65 crore net across languages on Day 1. However, the film saw a gradual decline in collections over the week.
- Day 1 (Thursday): ₹65 crore [Ta: 44.5 Cr; Hi: 4.5 Cr; Te: 15.5 Cr; Ka: 0.5 Cr]
- Day 2 (Friday): ₹54.75 crore [Ta: 34.5 Cr; Hi: 6.25 Cr; Te: 13.5 Cr; Ka: 0.5 Cr]
- Day 3 (Saturday): ₹39.5 crore [Ta: 25.75 Cr; Hi: 4.25 Cr; Te: 9.25 Cr; Ka: 0.25 Cr]
- Day 4 (Sunday): ₹35.25 crore [Ta: 23.3 Cr; Hi: 4.75 Cr; Te: 6.85 Cr; Ka: 0.35 Cr]
- Day 5 (Monday): ₹12 crore [Ta: 7.75 Cr; Hi: 1.85 Cr; Te: 2.25 Cr; Ka: 0.15 Cr]
- Day 6 (Tuesday): ₹9.5 crore [Ta: 5.65 Cr; Hi: 2 Cr; Te: 1.75 Cr; Ka: 0.1 Cr]
- Day 7 (Wednesday): ₹6.59 crore [Ta: 4.3 Cr; Hi: 1.14 Cr; Te: 1.15 Cr] (rough data)
- Day 8 (Thursday): ₹0.19 crore
- With this, the total stands at ₹222.78 crore net in India.
Coolie Box Office Week-One Performance
The first weekend was strong, but Coolie faced steep drops during weekdays. From its massive ₹65 crore opening, collections fell by nearly 66% on Day 5 and continued to decline further. The Day 8 figure of just ₹0.19 crore shows the film’s theatrical run may soon lose steam, despite Rajinikanth’s star power.
Coolie Star Cast and Film Details
‘Coolie’ features an ensemble cast including Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Aamir Khan, Rachitha Ram, and Kanna Ravi. The movie stands as a standalone project and is not connected to the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU).
The release also coincides with Rajinikanth marking 50 years in cinema, making Coolie a milestone in his career.
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Coolie OTT Release
The film’s digital rights have been acquired by Prime Video for a premium price. ‘Coolie’ is expected to begin streaming on the platform in September 2025, giving audiences who missed the theatrical run a chance to watch the film.
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