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Superstar Rajinikanth has once again reminded the world why he’s called the ‘Thalaivar’ of Indian cinema.His latest outing, ‘Coolie’, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has stormed through the box office, crossing a staggering Rs 118.5 crore net in just three days across India, as reported by the Sacnilk website. The film also features an all-star ensemble, including Akkineni Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, and Aamir Khan in a pivotal role.Reportedly, day 1 saw a thundering start with Rs 65 crore. It was dominated by Tamil collections at Rs 44.5 crore which was followed by Telugu at Rs 15.5 crore, Hindi at Rs 4.5 crore, and Kannada at Rs 50 lakh.While Day 2 saw a slight dip to Rs 53.5 crore, the momentum remained strong. By the end of Day 3, Coolie had already crossed the coveted Rs 100 crore mark. Now the total collections in 3 days stand at Rs 118.5 crore.
From theatres to trending — the ‘Coolie’ mania
Across India, theatres have been running houseful shows, with fans celebrating Coolie screenings like festivals.With Sunday and the extended Independence Day weekend still contributing to its earnings, ‘Coolie’ could comfortably breach the Rs 150 crore mark within its first week.
ETimes gave the film a rating of 3 stars out of 5 and an excerpt from our official review reads, “While the first half could have been tighter, the second half more than compensates, making Coolie a high-energy, nostalgic, and entertaining ride for fans. Coolie emerges as one of Rajinikanth’s most electrifying outings in recent years, surpassing his previous films in sheer energy and style. It caters not just to die-hard fans but also to casual viewers, balancing nostalgia with interesting storytelling. The cameos, in particular, outshine Lokesh’s previous outings, delivering memorable performances that enhance the story without ever feeling forced.”DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietarysources and diverse public data. While we strive for accuracy, all figures areapproximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the project’sbox office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions ontoientertainment@timesinternet.in.
