Coolie Crosses ₹500 Crore Worldwide in 16 Days — Rajinikanth’s Blockbuster Inches Toward ₹275 Crore in India
Snapshot: Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie, starring Rajinikanth, has crossed the ₹500 crore mark globally within 16 days of release while posting a quieter Day 16 at the domestic box office. Industry trackers report a ₹273.69 crore net total in India after 16 days, with Day 16 contributing roughly ₹2.19 crore net.
Day 16 — The Numbers & What They Mean
The film recorded an estimated ₹2.19 crore net in India on Day 16, marking a single-day dip from earlier highs. Cumulatively, the India net stands at about ₹273.69 crore after 16 days. While the film enjoyed an explosive opening weekend — opening day collections were reported near ₹65 crore net — the second-week drop was steep and Day 16 continued that trend, registering an 8–9% decline compared with the previous Friday.
Weekly Snapshot & Statewise Performance
Breaking down the film’s second-week performance: the movie added around ₹41.85 crore in week two — a significant drop from the blockbuster first week (roughly ₹229.65 crore). Statewise, the bulk of the second-week collections came from Tamil Nadu (≈ ₹24.2 crore), followed by Hindi (≈ ₹9.4 crore) and Telugu (≈ ₹7.55 crore).
Theatre Occupancy Trends
Overall occupancy has softened. In Tamil Nadu, occupancy hovered around 16.56% on the reporting Friday, with morning shows at ~12.45% and night shows rising to ~20.34%. The Hindi-dubbed version, titled Coolie: The Powerhouse, showed modest audience interest (≈ 9.65% overall), while Telugu states reported around 15.17% occupancy with stronger night numbers.
Worldwide Milestone: ₹500 Crore and Counting
On the global front, tracker estimates placed Coolie at roughly ₹498 crore gross after 15 days. With Day 16 included, the worldwide gross officially crossed the ₹500 crore threshold — a notable achievement for any Tamil release. Overseas collections are estimated at around ₹176.25 crore gross, while domestic gross stands near ₹321.75 crore (note: net and gross are different measures; the India net figure reported above is ₹273.69 crore).
OTT Window & Home Release
Following a typical theatrical-to-digital window, Coolie is expected to arrive on streaming around October–November 2025, with Amazon Prime Video named in trade chatter as a likely home. This timing fits the common 45–60 day theatrical window many big Indian releases follow today.
About the Film
Coolie is a multi-starrer action thriller that follows Devaraj “Deva”, a former coolie union leader drawn into a tense investigation after a friend’s suspicious death. The film is produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner and premiered in multiple formats including IMAX, D-Box and 4DX.
Cast & Key Credits
- Lead: Rajinikanth
- Supporting cast: Nagarjuna Akkineni, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, Monisha Blessy, Kaali Venkat
- Special appearances: Aamir Khan, Pooja Hegde
- Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj
- Producer: Kalanithi Maran (Sun Pictures)
Where Coolie Stands Among Kollywood’s Big Earners
While daily fluctuations are normal, Coolie’s global ₹500 crore milestone puts it among the high earners for Tamil cinema — and it continues to chase longer-term totals. Here’s a commonly shared list of top grossers in India (traditional reporting excludes 3D premiums):
| Rank | Title | Year | India Gross (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.0 | 2018 | ₹508.00 crore |
| 2 | Leo | 2023 | ₹421.00 crore |
| 3 | Jailer | 2023 | ₹410.00 crore |
| 4 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | 2022 | ₹326.00 crore |
| 5 | Coolie | 2025 | Rs. 308.50 crore(running) |
Note: Box-office figures reported above come from industry trackers and public trade estimates; “net” and “gross” values differ and reporting standards vary by region. 3D premiums and some ancillary charges are often reported separately.
What to Watch Next
Over the coming days, watch for: updated daily grosses, how Coolie holds up against new releases, and the official OTT announcement. If the film sustains decent weekend hold and overseas demand remains steady, the final gross could rise further — even as theatrical footfalls dip regionally.
Final word:
Coolie has delivered a major commercial milestone by crossing the ₹500 crore global mark in just over two weeks. The film’s run now depends on weekend holds, regional competition and the usual theatrical-to-digital lifecycle.
Disclaimer: Numbers quoted are based on the latest available industry estimates and trackers at the time of writing and are presented here for informational purposes. Exact Distributor/Studio final figures may vary.
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