Rajinikanth’s Coolie stormed into theatres with one of the biggest openings in Tamil cinema history. In just four days, the film grossed over ₹404 crore worldwide, cementing its place among the fastest entries into the ₹400 crore club. The combination of Rajinikanth’s star power, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s direction, and Anirudh’s music fueled massive footfalls across India and overseas.
Monday Blues After the High
After a record-smashing weekend, Coolie witnessed the inevitable Monday drop. On Day 5, the film collected around ₹9–12 crore nett in India, a sharp decline compared to its weekend pace. Despite this fall, the film managed to cross the ₹200 crore domestic nett milestone, showing its stronghold in major markets, especially Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telugu-speaking states.
Overseas Performance Shines Bright
While domestic numbers slowed, Coolie continued to shine internationally. In North America, the film raked in USD 6.22 million (over ₹50 crore) within five days, becoming the second-highest grossing Indian film of 2025 in that region. The film also performed exceptionally well in the Middle East, Singapore, and Malaysia, highlighting Rajinikanth’s global appeal.
What Lies Ahead
Industry experts suggest that the weekday trend will determine if Coolie can maintain its blockbuster momentum. With strong advance bookings for the second weekend and positive word-of-mouth among family audiences, the film is expected to stabilize after the Monday dip. Trade analysts believe it could comfortably cross ₹600 crore worldwide if it sustains well over the next two weeks.
Final Word
Despite the Monday slowdown, Coolie has already etched its name as a historic Rajinikanth entertainer. The film’s thunderous opening, combined with its overseas dominance, ensures that Rajinikanth once again reaffirms why he is celebrated as the Superstar of Indian Cinema.
