Rajinikanth’s latest blockbuster Coolie continues to make headlines. As of Day 9 (August 23, 2025), the film has crossed the ₹450 crore milestone worldwide, cementing its place among the biggest Tamil films ever. However, while Coolie started with a record-breaking opening, its domestic numbers have seen a noticeable dip in recent days.
Worldwide Box Office Collection
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Total after 9 days: ₹457 crore
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Opening weekend haul: ₹194.50 crore (India)
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Overseas collection: ₹176 crore in just 9 days, with strong contributions from the US, UK, and Australia.
The overseas market has been a huge boost, balancing the slowdown in India.
Domestic Box Office (India)
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Day 9 collection: ₹5.50 crore (net)
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Total after 9 days: ₹235.15 crore
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Week 1 (extended): ₹229.65 crore
Day-wise Breakdown (India Net)
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Day 1 (Thursday): ₹65 crore
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Day 2 (Friday): ₹54.75 crore
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Day 3 (Saturday): ₹39.5 crore
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Day 4 (Sunday): ₹35.25 crore
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Day 5 (Monday): ₹12 crore
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Day 6 (Tuesday): ₹9.5 crore
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Day 7 (Wednesday): ₹7.5 crore
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Day 8 (Thursday): ₹6.15 crore
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Day 9 (Friday): ₹5.50 crore
Occupancy (Day 9)
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Tamil: 20.39%
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Telugu: 17.64%
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Hindi: 10.18%
Comparison with Other Big Films
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War 2 vs Coolie: Rajinikanth’s Coolie leads with ₹235.15 crore (India) compared to War 2’s ₹208.25 crore in the same 9-day period.
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Coolie vs Jailer: While successful, Coolie is still behind Rajinikanth’s Jailer, which had a stronger week one and better ninth-day performance.
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All-time Tamil records: Coolie is now the 5th highest-grossing Tamil film globally, surpassing Vijay’s The Greatest of All Time (GOAT).
Factors Driving Performance
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Strong opening: Rajinikanth’s massive fan following and pre-release buzz powered record-breaking Day 1.
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Mixed reviews: Audience and critic feedback led to a weekday slump in collections.
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Overseas strength: International markets have played a key role in pushing the global total past ₹450 crore.
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High budget concerns: With a budget exceeding ₹300 crore (including Rajinikanth’s massive fee), questions remain about long-term profitability.
Outlook
All eyes are now on Coolie’s second weekend box office performance. If the film regains momentum, it could further climb the global charts. However, surpassing all-time Tamil giants like 2.0 and Jailer will be a tough challenge.
Despite the slowdown, crossing the ₹450 crore worldwide milestone in just 9 days is a testament to Rajinikanth’s unmatched box office power.
