Rajinikanth is back on top. His latest Coolie movie opened to a thunderclap, pulling in over ₹151 crore worldwide on Day 1—the highest opening-day gross for a Tamil film.
Trade trackers and official distributor figures confirm the milestone: on August 14, 2025, Coolie crossed the ₹150 crore mark, setting a career high for the superstar and raising the ceiling for Kollywood’s next wave of event releases.
Overseas turnout was formidable too. Collections of about $8.75 million made it the biggest international opener for a Tamil release—numbers no Rajini new movie has matched on its first day.
The frenzy started before the first show. Khaleej Times, citing Times of India, reported nearly ₹100 crore in global advance bookings. The result was a wall-to-wall “house full” board through opening day.
Timed to win
Producers locked the Coolie release date to the extended Independence Day weekend in India—a smart move that met fan energy right where it was peaking. Paired with director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s brand of muscular, high-stakes storytelling, the holiday runway gave the action-drama a perfect lift-off.
Star power, front and center
The Coolie movie cast does a lot of the heavy lifting. Rajinikanth leads an ensemble featuring Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj, with a cameo by Aamir Khan. Backed by Sun Pictures, the package blends marquee faces with crowd-pleasing scale—exactly the mix audiences turned up for.
What the early chatter says
Some reviewers flagged uneven pacing, but the consensus is clear: Rajinikanth’s screen command bulldozes the rough patches. The spectacle lands, the energy is infectious, and the audience verdict is loud. Industry watchers say this opening further extends the star’s long reign—ensuring every Rajini new movie arrives as a cultural moment.
By the numbers (Day 1)
- Worldwide gross: ₹151 crore+
- Overseas haul: ~$8.75 million
- Advance bookings: ~₹100 crore (per Khaleej Times, citing Times of India)
With a record-smashing debut and momentum from a canny Coolie release date, Coolie has planted its flag as one of 2025’s defining big-screen experiences. For Rajinikanth, it’s proof that the pull remains unmatched. For fans, the Coolie movie isn’t just another Friday—it’s a celebration.
