Coolie Box Office Day 9: Rajinikanth’s Gangster Drama Crosses ₹235 Crore, Maintains Lead Over War 2
Rajinikanth’s Coolie continues its box office dominance, crossing ₹235 crore in India on day 9, maintaining a lead over Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2.
Rajinikanth’s Coolie crosses ₹235 crore at the Indian box office, stays ahead of Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2.
Superstar Rajinikanth’s gangster drama Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, continues to dominate the box office despite facing tough competition from Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2.
Released on August 14, Coolie opened to a thunderous response, collecting a massive ₹65 crore on its first day. The festive release created a carnival-like atmosphere in theatres, with fans celebrating in true Rajinikanth style.
However, the film’s momentum slowed after its spectacular weekend run. According to early estimates, Coolie added ₹5.50 crore on day nine (Friday), bringing its total domestic earnings to ₹235.15 crore.
Day-wise Box Office Collection of Coolie
Day 1 (Thursday): ₹65 crore
Day 2 (Friday): ₹54.75 crore
Day 3 (Saturday): ₹39.5 crore
Day 4 (Sunday): ₹35.25 crore
Day 5 (Monday): ₹12 crore
Day 6 (Tuesday): ₹9.5 crore
Day 7 (Wednesday): ₹7.5 crore
Day 8 (Thursday): ₹6.15 crore
Day 9 (Friday): ₹5.50 crore (early estimates)
Total (India): ₹235.15 crore
Occupancy Trends
On its ninth day, Coolie registered:
- Tamil market: 20.39% occupancy
- Telugu market: 17.64% occupancy
- Hindi market: 10.18% occupancy
The dip in weekday collections indicates the film has lost some steam, but it still holds a comfortable lead over its rival.
Clash with War 2
Coolie has been competing head-to-head with YRF’s War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani. On its ninth day, War 2 earned ₹4 crore, taking its total to ₹208.25 crore—about ₹27 crore behind Coolie.
Despite the slowdown, Rajinikanth’s film remains the frontrunner in this high-profile clash.
Star Cast and Highlights
Alongside Rajinikanth, Coolie boasts a stellar ensemble featuring Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj, with a surprise cameo by Aamir Khan, which left fans thrilled.
The Road Ahead
With ₹235.15 crore already in hand, Coolie now eyes the ₹250 crore milestone. The upcoming weekend will be crucial in determining whether the film regains momentum or continues its gradual decline.
