Rajinikanth's "Coolie," directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is making waves at the box office, despite experiencing a significant dip on its second Monday. Released on August 14, 2025, the action-packed gangster drama has grossed ₹260.35 crore net in India after 12 days.
The film opened with sky-high expectations, capitalizing on Rajinikanth's trademark charisma and action sequences. "Coolie" had a strong first week, but collections have slowed. On its second Monday, day 12, the film earned ₹3 crore net in India, marking its weakest day since release.
Despite the slowdown, "Coolie" has performed well, surpassing "The Greatest Of All Time" to become the fifth highest-grossing Kollywood film in India. It is poised to overtake "Ponniyin Selvan 1" to secure the fourth position.
Day-wise Collection Breakdown:
- Day 1: ₹65 crore
- Day 2: ₹54.75 crore
- Day 3: ₹39.5 crore
- Day 4: ₹35.25 crore
- Day 5: ₹12 crore
- Day 6: ₹9.5 crore
- Day 7: ₹7.5 crore
- Day 8: ₹6.15 crore
- Day 9: ₹5.85 crore
- Day 10: ₹10.5 crore
- Day 11: ₹11.35 crore
- Day 12: ₹2.62 crore or ₹3 crore
Globally, "Coolie" has crossed the ₹500 crore mark, becoming the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025.
About "Coolie":
"Coolie" follows Deva (Rajinikanth), a former union leader who seeks the truth behind his friend Rajasekhar's death. His quest puts him against gangster Simon (Nagarjuna) and Dayal (Soubin Shahir). The film features Shruti Haasan and Upendra, with a cameo by Aamir Khan.
Review Snippets:
- The Times of India gave "Coolie" 3.5 stars, noting its heavy fan service in the first half but praising the second half's twists and cameos.
- Rajinikanth's presence is a significant draw, with his charisma and persona elevating the film.
- Anirudh Ravichander's music is a highlight, enhancing the film's key moments.
- Nagarjuna's villainous role is menacing but Soubin Shahir's character is more impactful.
Despite mixed reviews, "Coolie" is driven by Rajinikanth's performance, engaging confrontations, and moments.
