Rajinikanth’s Coolie Breaks Into U.S. Top 5 Biggest Openings for Indian Films
Rajinikanth’s Coolie debuted with USD 3.95 million in the U.S., securing the fifth-biggest opening day ever for an Indian film. Trade analysts predict a USD 6–8 million weekend.
Rajinikanth’s Coolie earns USD 3.95 million on opening day in the U.S., entering the Top 5 biggest Indian film debuts.
Superstar Rajinikanth has once again demonstrated his supremacy at the box office worldwide. With an opening Thursday gross of USD 3.95 million (approximately ₹33 crore), his most recent action entertainer Coolie has exploded into the U.S. box office charts, becoming the fifth-biggest opening day ever for an Indian film in the United States.
Coolie's Opening Records in the United States
Rajinikanth's enormous global appeal is cemented by the film's stellar Day 1 earnings, which include USD 3.04 million from Wednesday previews. Coolie is now a part of the select group of Indian blockbusters that have made an impact in North America.
The Top 5 Most Important Indian Film Openings in the United States:
- USD 5.6 million (including USD 3.9 million previews) for Kalki in 2898 AD
- RRR: USD 5.4 million (debut on Friday)
- USD 4.6 million for Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (from just 419 theatres)
- Pushpa 2: The Rule costs USD 4.5 million, which includes USD 3.34 million in previews.
- USD 3.95 million for Coolie (including USD 3.04 million for previews)
Rajinikanth's Coolie now ranks among the most recognisable international releases of Indian cinema as a result of this accomplishment.
Good Weekend Forecasts
According to trade analysts, Coolie will make between USD 6 and USD 8 million on its first weekend in North America. The movie must maintain strong box office receipts in the upcoming weeks in order to turn a profit, though, as its breakeven point is estimated at USD 7.5 million.
Around the World, Rajinikanth Mania
Fans of Rajinikanth around the world are celebrating the release of Coolie. To celebrate the superstar's comeback, fans flooded movie theatres in Tamil Nadu, dancing, and popping crackers.
Ensemble Star-Studded
Aamir Khan makes a special cameo appearance in Coolie, which also stars Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, and Rachita Ram in addition to Rajinikanth's commanding presence.
As a testament to Rajinikanth's unparalleled stardom and the expanding global reach of Indian cinema, Coolie currently holds the fifth-place ranking on the list of the biggest Indian openings in U.S. history.
