Rajinikanth’s Coolie roared into cinemas worldwide on August 14, smashing advance booking records and delivering one of the biggest openings ever for a Tamil film, according to trade analysts.
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the star-studded spectacle features Sathyaraj, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Aamir Khan, and Shruti Haasan, and is clashing directly with Bollywood’s War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.
Despite the competition, early trade reports suggest Coolie has taken the upper hand in this high-profile showdown.
The buzz began the moment advance bookings opened, with demand surging daily. Industry trackers are calling its debut an unprecedented opening for Tamil cinema.
In India, the film is estimated to have earned ₹65 crore net across all languages on day one, with the Tamil version recording an impressive 86.99% occupancy.
Globally, early estimates put Coolie’s first-day haul at a staggering ₹150 crore, marking a huge milestone for the industry.
With the Independence Day weekend boosting footfalls, projections indicate a potential box office rampage both domestically and overseas.
The film’s success is being driven by its powerhouse cast and Kanagaraj’s signature blend of tight storytelling and mass entertainment.
Coupled with Rajinikanth’s enduring charisma, Coolie is shaping up to be the perfect festival release — one that could shatter Tamil cinema records and elevate its global standing.
As theatres remain packed and social media buzz intensifies, all signs point to Coolie dominating the weekend and beyond.
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