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‘Coolie’: Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj Starrer Earns over ₹150 Crore at Box Office on First Day

Rajinikanth's Coolie set a new record with a ₹151 crore global opening, surpassing rivals and marking his 50 years in cinema, despite mixed reviews and strong competition.

  • 'Coolie', Rajinikanth's 171st film and his first collaboration with Lokesh Kanagaraj, was released worldwide on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
  • The release followed a high-profile promotional campaign and anticipation to shatter box office records amid competition with other major pan-India films.
  • Set in a port town, the film stars Rajinikanth as a coolie who confronts a corrupt syndicate exploiting his colleagues, featuring an ensemble including Nagarjuna and Aamir Khan.
  • The makers announced on August 15 that 'Coolie' grossed over ₹151 crore worldwide on its first day, with ₹65 crore net in India, marking Rajinikanth's biggest domestic opening day.
  • 'Coolie' became the highest-grossing Tamil film on day one worldwide, surpassing earlier records including Vijay's 'Leo', signaling strong commercial success and fanbase support.
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The HinduThe Hindu
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‘Coolie’: Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj starrer earns over ₹150 crore at box office on first day

Featuring a star-studded cast of Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Upendra and Shruti Haasan, ‘Coolie’ is produced by Sun Pictures

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The Hindu Business LineThe Hindu Business Line
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Rajinikanth-starrer 'Coolie' earns over ₹150 crore at box office on opening day

"Coolie" starring Rajinikanth breaks records with ₹151 crore worldwide box office collection on opening day.

·New Delhi, India
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Coolie worldwide box office: Rajinikanth starrer crushes Vijay's Leo & GOAT to become the biggest Kollywood opener of all-time

Coolie has beaten Vijay's Leo (Rs 148 crore), also directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and GOAT (Rs 127 crore) to achieve this feat at the box office.

·Mumbai, India
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Indian ExpressIndian Express
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Coolie box office collection Day 1: Rajinikanth delivers biggest opening of his career, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s film hits Rs 170 cr worldwide

Coolie Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 1, Coolie Movie 1st Day Box Office Collection: Rajinikanth breaks personal record

·India
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NDTVNDTV
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Box Office: Rajinikanth's Biggest Opener Coolie Mints Rs 65 Crore On Day 1

The film emerged as Rajinikanth's biggest opener till date, lagging behind Vijay's Leo by a narrow margin

·New Delhi, India
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The WeekThe Week

'Coolie' box office report Day 3: Rajinikanth-starrer expected to cross Rs 200-cr during the weekend?

The film set new records for a Tamil release, outperforming Rajinikanth's previous films, despite mixed critical reception, fueled by the superstar's enduring charisma and the celebratory timing with his 50th year in cinema

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Nakkheeran, broke the news in on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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