Coolie Box Office Collection Day 3: Rajinikanth Starrer Smashes Past ₹123.48 Crore, Aims for ₹150 Crore in Opening Week
Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ collects ₹123.48 crore in just 3 days, setting the box office on fire. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film is expected to cross ₹150 crore in its first week.
Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ storms the box office, crossing ₹123.48 crore in just three days.
Superstar Rajinikanth’s latest film ‘Coolie’, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is rewriting box office records. Within just three days of release, the action entertainer has stormed past the ₹123.48 crore mark in India, as per early estimates by Sacnilk.
Featuring an ensemble cast including Akkineni Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, and Aamir Khan, the film has registered houseful shows across theatres nationwide. Fans in Tamil Nadu, especially, have turned screenings into festive celebrations with dance, music, and massive gatherings.
‘Coolie’ Box Office Breakdown (India Net):
Day 1 (Aug 13): ₹65 crore
Tamil: ₹44.5 crore
Telugu: ₹15.5 crore
Hindi: ₹4.5 crore
Kannada: ₹0.5 crore
Day 2 (Aug 14): ₹53.5 crore
Day 3 (Aug 15): ₹118.5 crore (cumulative)
3-Day Total: ₹123.48 crore approx.
Despite a slight dip on Day 2, the film maintained strong momentum. With Sunday collections and the extended Independence Day weekend, trade analysts expect ‘Coolie’ to comfortably cross ₹150 crore in its opening week.
Fans Celebrate ‘Coolie’ Like a Festival
Rajinikanth’s charisma once again proved unstoppable, with theatres across India witnessing euphoric fan celebrations. The film has also sparked social media trends, with clips of fans dancing outside cinema halls going viral.
Critical Response
ETimes rated ‘Coolie’ 3/5, praising its high-energy storytelling, nostalgic elements, and standout cameos. While the first half could have been tighter, the second half has been described as electrifying and one of Rajinikanth’s most stylish outings in recent years.
Outlook
With positive word-of-mouth and festive holidays boosting numbers, ‘Coolie’ is set to become one of Rajinikanth’s biggest blockbusters and a major success for Indian cinema in 2025.
