Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ Recovers ₹400 Crore Budget in Just 7 Days, Beats Hrithik Roshan’s War 2
Superstar Rajinikanth has once again proven his box office dominance with the smashing success of his latest film ‘Coolie’. Released on August 14, the film has not only captivated audiences across India and overseas but has also achieved a remarkable feat—recovering its massive ₹400 crore budget within just 7 days of its release.
₹425 Crore Worldwide in Just One Week
According to early box office estimates from tracker Sacnilk, ‘Coolie’ has grossed approximately ₹425 crore worldwide within the first week of its release. The action-packed entertainer has surpassed expectations and is now on its way to setting new benchmarks in Indian cinema.
Domestic Box Office Crosses ₹200 Crore
In India alone, ‘Coolie’ has earned ₹222.5 crore net within its first 7 days. Here’s the day-wise domestic collection breakdown:
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Day 1 (Aug 14): ₹65 crore
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Day 2: ₹54.75 crore
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Day 3: ₹39.5 crore
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Day 4: ₹35.25 crore
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Day 5: ₹12 crore
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Day 6: ₹9.5 crore
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Day 7: ₹6.5 crore
The film’s gross collection in India stands at approximately ₹255.8 crore, and its net collection has already pushed past the ₹200 crore milestone, showcasing Rajinikanth’s unparalleled box office appeal even after decades in the industry.
Surpasses ‘War 2’ at the Box Office
What makes ‘Coolie’’s performance even more significant is that it has already overtaken the collections of Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR’s highly anticipated film ‘War 2’.
‘War 2’, another high-octane action film, managed to cross the ₹300 crore mark worldwide. In India, it has reported a net collection of ₹199.09 crore and a gross total of ₹231.1 crore. Despite these impressive numbers, ‘Coolie’ has not only caught up with but also surpassed the film’s earnings in less time.
Multilingual Release Boosts Reach
One of the key reasons for ‘Coolie’’s massive success is its multilingual release. The film has been released in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada, significantly widening its reach and audience base. Rajinikanth’s pan-India appeal, coupled with a powerful ensemble cast, has ensured packed theaters across regions.
Star-Studded Cast and Stellar Direction
‘Coolie’ is directed by the talented Lokesh Kanagaraj, known for delivering hits like ‘Kaithi’, ‘Vikram’, and ‘Master’. The film features a stellar cast including:
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Rajinikanth in the lead
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Nagarjuna
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Shruti Haasan
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Sobin Shahir
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Aamir Khan in a pivotal appearance
With such a powerful lineup and a gripping storyline, ‘Coolie’ combines mass action, emotion, and cinematic grandeur—making it a blockbuster recipe.
A Record-Breaking Journey Ahead?
With strong word-of-mouth, packed weekend bookings, and growing international demand, trade analysts believe that ‘Coolie’ is well on track to enter the ₹500 crore club soon. If this pace continues, the film could become one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year, if not the decade.
As box office figures continue to soar, ‘Coolie’ has reaffirmed Rajinikanth’s superstar status and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s directorial brilliance. It also signals the power of well-executed pan-India films that can dominate across languages and geographies.
