‘Coolie’ nears Rs 280 crore mark in India

Rajinikanth’s gangster drama ‘Coolie’ continues its golden run at the box office. Even after two and a half weeks in cinemas, the film shows no signs of slowing down. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, ‘Coolie’ released on 14 August and opened alongside Ayan Mukerji’s ‘War 2’, which stars Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. Despite this big clash, Rajinikanth’s film has managed to stay strong and is now inching closer to the Rs 280 crore mark in India.Coolie Movie Review

‘Coolie’ gets a boost on the third Sunday

On Day 18, which was the film’s third Sunday, ‘Coolie’ collected around Rs 3 crore net across all languages, according to early estimates by Sacnilk. This brought the film’s total earnings in India to Rs 279 crore.The jump is noteworthy as it shows how the film is holding well even into its third weekend. Day 16 had earned only Rs 1.7 crore, while Day 17 brought in Rs 2.8 crore. Sunday’s rise to Rs 3 crore proved that the audience is still turning up for Rajinikanth.

Occupancy numbers across languages

On Sunday, 31 August 2025, ‘Coolie’ maintained steady occupancy across different regions, recording 25.92% in Tamil, 18.94% in Hindi and 19.30% in Telugu. These numbers show that the film is not just performing well in Tamil Nadu but also attracting audiences in the Hindi and Telugu belts, reflecting its wide pan-India appeal even in the third week.

‘Coolie’ box office collection 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 3.25 croreDay 13 (Tuesday): Rs 3.65 croreDay 14 (Wednesday): Rs 4.85 croreDay 15 (Thursday): Rs 2.4 croreWeek 2 Total: Rs 41.85 croreDay 16 (Friday): Rs 1.7 croreDay 17 (Saturday): Rs 2.8 croreDay 18 (Sunday): Rs 3.00 crore (early estimates)Total: Rs 279.00 croreThe numbers clearly highlight how the film’s first weekend gave it a huge head-start. With Rs 65 crore on opening day, ‘Coolie’ had one of the biggest starts for a Rajinikanth film. Week one alone crossed Rs 229 crore, setting the stage for its massive run.

A strong second week and beyond

Although the numbers dipped after its opening week, the film has kept itself stable. The second weekend saw collections above Rs 10 crore each on Saturday and Sunday, proving Rajinikanth’s box office pull remains as strong as ever. The third weekend once again brought in a positive trend, with earnings climbing from Friday to Sunday.

About ‘Coolie’

‘Coolie’ is an action-packed drama where Rajinikanth plays Deva, a former coolie union leader who now runs subsidised housing for students. His peaceful life is shaken when his close friend Rajasekhar, played by Sathyaraj, dies under mysterious circumstances.Rajasekhar’s three daughters, including Preethi (Shruti Haasan), are left behind, forcing Deva to step up. As he digs deeper into the truth, he comes face-to-face with Simon (Nagarjuna), a dangerous cartel leader, and Dayal (Soubin Shahir), a man hiding a dark secret. Adding to the excitement are special cameos by Upendra and Aamir Khan, which created a huge buzz among fans.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. Go to Source