Lokesh Kanagaraj’s action-packed drama ‘Coolie’, starring superstar Rajinikanth, released in cinemas on 14 August with sky-high expectations. The film, loaded with mass action and the actor’s trademark swagger, made a massive start in its opening week.Coolie Movie ReviewBut on its second Monday, Day 12 of release, ‘Coolie’ witnessed its lowest single-day collection so far. Despite this sharp fall, the gangster drama has now crossed the impressive Rs 260 crore mark in India, proving that Rajinikanth’s star power is still a force at the box office.
‘Coolie’ sees a sharp dip on Day 12
According to Sacnilk, ‘Coolie’ collected only Rs 3 crore net in India on its second Monday. This marks the weakest day for the film since its release on 14 August. The total collection now stands at Rs 260.35 crore net in India.The gangster drama had opened in cinemas on the same day as Ayan Mukerji’s ‘War 2’, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. While ‘Coolie’ has stayed ahead in the box office race, Day 12 clearly shows that its strong run is slowing down.
Day 12 occupancy report
The film’s occupancy numbers also dipped on Day 12 across languages. The Tamil version recorded 13.67% occupancy, the Hindi version 8.61%, and the Telugu version 15.53%. This drop shows that weekday business has slowed significantly after a strong first week.
‘Coolie’s box office journey so far
Despite the dip on Day 12, ‘Coolie’ has had a terrific run overall. Here is the day-wise collection across all languages in India:Day 1 [Thursday]: Rs 65 croreDay 2 [Friday]: Rs 54.75 croreDay 3 [Saturday]: Rs 39.5 croreDay 4 [Sunday]: Rs 35.25 croreDay 5 [Monday]: Rs 12 croreDay 6 [Tuesday]: Rs 9.5 croreDay 7 [Wednesday]: Rs 7.5 croreDay 8 [Thursday]: Rs 6.15 croreWeek 1 total: Rs 229.65 croreDay 9 [Friday]: Rs 5.85 croreDay 10 [Saturday]: Rs 10.5 croreDay 11 [Sunday]: Rs 11.35 croreDay 12 [Monday]: Rs 3 crore (early estimates)Grand total after 12 days: Rs 260.35 crore
‘Coolie’ vs ‘War 2’ day 12
Even though ‘Coolie’ saw its lowest collection on Day 12, it still managed to stay ahead of its big rival ‘War 2’. On the same day, ‘War 2’ collected Rs 2.25 crore net, bringing its total to Rs 224.25 crore. Rajinikanth’s film, therefore, continues to dominate the box office battle despite the fall in numbers.
About ‘Coolie’
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, ‘Coolie’ is an action thriller that follows the story of Deva, a former coolie union leader played by Rajinikanth. After the death of his close friend Rajasekhar, played by Sathyaraj, Deva takes on the powerful cartel lord Simon, portrayed by Nagarjuna, and his ruthless right-hand man Dayal, played by Soubin Shahir.The film features a strong supporting cast with Shruti Haasan and Upendra in key roles. To add to the excitement, Bollywood star Aamir Khan also appears in a special cameo.
‘Coolie’ film review
The Times of India review gave ‘Coolie’ 3.5 stars out of 5. The review read, “The first half of Coolie leans heavily into fan service — complete with songs, dances, punch dialogues, and a fair share of swagger. While it slows the film’s momentum and spends a bit too long introducing characters who could have been set up more briskly, the second half is where Lokesh really gets cooking and serves up a treat. Multiple cameos here not only land perfectly but also add real weight to the story, with well-timed twists keeping the audience hooked.” Go to Source
