Coolie storms into cinematic history, shattering box office records with a jaw-dropping ₹151+ crore opening day worldwide.
Rajinikanth Dominates Once Again — The Record Maker and Breaker Returns
Rajinikanth, the name that echoes through decades of cinematic triumph, has done it again. His latest blockbuster Coolie didn’t just arrive — it erupted. With ₹151+ crore grossed globally on Day 1, Coolie has officially rewritten the opening day rulebook for Tamil cinema, making it the biggest Tamil opener of all time.
₹151+ Cr Worldwide — A Landmark Opening
The numbers are in, and they are nothing short of legendary:
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Worldwide Gross: ₹151+ crore
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India Net Collection: ₹65 crore
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Overseas Smash: Record-setting numbers in Malaysia, USA, UAE, UK & Australia
Coolie’s meteoric debut places it not just above Rajinikanth’s own Jailer, but also above the previous opening giants like Leo and 2.0.
Rajinikanth: Still the Undisputed King of Openings
Theatres roared. Screens lit up. Fans flooded cinemas across continents. At 74, Rajinikanth proves that age is just a number, and charisma is timeless. His fan base—ranging from Gen X to Gen Z—showed up in force, turning Coolie’s release into a worldwide celebration.
Even before sunrise, shows were houseful, FDFS crowds danced in the streets, and hashtags like #CoolieStorm and #ThalaivarReturns trended.
Fans Across Borders Go Berserk
From the bustling streets of Chennai to theatres in Kuala Lumpur, New Jersey, Dubai, and Toronto, Coolie has unleashed unfiltered fan energy:
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Cutouts, fireworks, dances and non-stop celebration
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Social media platforms flooded with clips of fans edit and mashup videos
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Fan clubs coordinated FDFS flash mobs
A New Era for Tamil Cinema Begins Here
Coolie’s staggering debut is more than just a financial milestone:
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It reaffirms Tamil cinema’s global pull
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Elevates regional cinema to pan-world domination
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Encourages bolder storytelling and bigger budgets for South Indian cinema
Rajinikanth’s Coolie has now set a new industry benchmark — and Tamil films are no longer just competing locally; they’re dominating internationally.
What’s Next: Coolie’s Weekend & Lifetime Box Office Projections
Early reports predict Coolie crossing ₹350–400 crore by the end of the weekend. With theaters increasing shows due to demand, it could potentially become the fastest Tamil film to hit ₹500 crore globally.
Trade analysts already project a historic lifetime run, potentially rivaling RRR and Baahubali 2.
FAQs
Q1: What is the Day 1 box office collection of Coolie?
Coolie collected ₹151+ crore worldwide on Day 1, setting a new record for Tamil cinema.
Q2: Did Coolie beat Jailer’s opening day numbers?
Yes, Coolie surpassed Jailer with a ₹65 crore India net collection and ₹151+ crore global gross.
Q3: Where can I watch Coolie?
Coolie is playing in theatres worldwide in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and with English subtitles in international locations.
Final Word: Rajinikanth’s Reign Continues
Coolie is not just a film — it’s a celebration of everything Rajinikanth represents: charisma, legacy, and unstoppable star power. With this opening, the Superstar has once again proven: He’s not done making history — he’s just getting started.
