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Rajinikanth’s much-hyped action entertainer ‘Coolie’, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has completed 15 days at the box office with collections touching Rs 269.81 crore net in India. The film, which marks the superstar’s first collaboration with Lokesh, opened to thunderous numbers but is now showing mixed momentum.Coolie Movie Review
blockbuster opening week dominance
As reported by the Sacnilk website, ‘Coolie’ began its run with a record-shattering Rs 65 crore opening day, with Tamil Nadu contributing the lion’s share. The weekend numbers held strong.The film crossed Rs 229.65 crore in its first week alone. Rajinikanth’s screen presence, supported by a power-packed ensemble including Nagarjuna Akkineni, Shruthi Haasan, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, and a special role by Aamir Khan, helped in keeping up the hype.
drop after initial storm
However, the second week has painted a different picture. Collections fell sharply after the first Monday, with single-digit earnings across most days.While the second Saturday (Rs 10.5 crore) and Sunday (Rs 11.35 crore) gave a brief boost, weekdays again saw a steep decline. The numbers as low as Rs 3.25 crore on the second Monday. The 15-day total now stands at Rs 269.81 crore.
star power vs. audience verdict
The film has received a mixed response from both critics and audiences. While Rajinikanth’s performance and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s trademark action treatment have been praised, some sections of viewers feel the narrative hasn’t matched the expectations set by the director’s previous hits. The audiences are also complaining about several loopholes in the film even though it had a goosebumps moment in the climax. Overall ‘Coolie’ appears to be a mixed bag for both Rajinikanth fans and normal audiences who love Loki’s works.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. While we strive for accuracy, all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the project’s box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in
