Coolie 4 Days Box Office Collection: Rajinikanth’s Mass Appeal Powers ₹194.25 Crore Opening Weekend
Rajinikanth’s Coolie has stormed the box office with a ₹194.25 crore opening weekend in India. Despite mixed reviews, the Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial reaffirms the superstar’s unmatched mass appeal.
Rajinikanth’s Coolie enjoys a blockbuster first weekend with ₹194.25 crore collection at the Indian box office.
At the Indian box office, Rajinikanth's most recent blockbuster, Coolie, which was directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, ended its first weekend with an incredible ₹194.25 crore. The superstar's magnetic pull kept theatres packed in major markets despite mixed reviews, solidifying his unwavering dominance at the ticket booth.
🔥 Box Office Collection for Coolie 4 Days
- ₹65 crore on Thursday, the first day (Tamil ₹44.5 cr, Telugu ₹15.5 cr, Hindi ₹4.5 cr, Kannada ₹0.5 cr)
- Day 2: ₹54.75 crore on Friday
- Day 3: ₹39.5 crore on Saturday
- Day 4 (Sunday): approximately ₹35 crore
According to Sacnilk data, the total for four days was ₹194.25 crore.
Trends in Occupancy
With afternoon and evening performances performing at their best, Coolie recorded an overall Tamil occupancy rate of 63.75% on Sunday.
- Chennai: 85% average, peaking at 93% in evening shows.
- Trichy: 86% consistent occupancy throughout the day.
- Coimbatore & Dindigul: Over 80% turnout.
- Pondicherry: 78% overall.
Other regions showed mixed results:
- Bengaluru: 48% occupancy.
- Salem: 58%.
- Kerala: Weak response – Kochi (37.5%), Trivandrum (27%).
- Hindi markets: Mumbai (39.5%), NCR (24%).
📊 Hindi & Telugu Versions
Hindi version: 41.98% occupancy overall. Strongest in Mumbai (44.75%), Pune (45.75%), Ahmedabad (47.5%).
Telugu version: 49.53% occupancy overall. Hyderabad led with 53.5%, followed by Vijayawada (45.5%) and Vizag (42.25%).
🚀 The Rajinikanth Factor
For Rajinikanth, the first weekend's trajectory is typical of a festive release: a roaring start, followed by consistent weekend attendance. Its success is still primarily attributed to Tamil Nadu, with Telugu markets contributing significantly. The movie's lacklustre reception in Kerala and the Hindi-speaking region, however, indicates that South India is where most of its momentum is rooted.
Coolie is one of the biggest openers of 2025, having made almost ₹200 crore in just four days. Whether the movie can surpass the ₹250 crore mark in its first week will be determined by the upcoming weekdays.
⭐ Conclusion
Coolie, starring Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj, had a strong opening weekend, solidifying the superstar's status as a box office success. The movie might mark yet another significant milestone in Rajini's illustrious career if it is properly maintained.
