Rajinikanth‘s film has become the biggest Tamil opening film worldwide, grossing a total of Rs ₹90.94 crore in India after two days. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film took off to a great start by earning Rs ₹65 crore on its first day, with Tamil cinema leading the way. Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi versions still have high audience pull rates, as the star-studded cast and positive audience motivation are at the heart of their appeal.
“Coolie” has done strong business at the box office till its second day on August 15, 2025. The Rajinikanth starrer has surpassed the biggest Tamil opener, War 2, worldwide. Released on August 14, the 79th Independence Day, Coolie competes with War 2. The makers said, “Coolie has become the highest opening day grosser for a Tamil film worldwide, earning over Rs 151 crore.”
Here is the summary of “Coolie’s” second day box office collection:
Coolie Box Office Collection Day 2
According to Sacnilk, until 5:30 PM on Friday, August 15, Coolie has earned ₹25.94 crore in India. This brings its total collection in India to ₹90.94 crore. It wouldn’t be surprising if Coolie crosses the Rs 100 crore mark by the end of the day.
Coolie Box Office Collection Day 1
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Coolie surpassed War 2 on its release day as it earned Rs ₹65 crore at the domestic box office. Tamil films dominated the collection, followed by Telugu films. However, Hindi movies have also earned a significant amount.
Worldwide Collection: “Coolie” is said to have done exceptionally well on its opening day, grossing ₹151 crore worldwide, making it the highest-grossing opening day for a Tamil film. The film is expected to cross the Rs 100 crore milestone in India in its first weekend.
Linguistic Performance: The Tamil version of the film topped the box office with strong business, followed by the Telugu and Hindi versions.
Star-studded cast: Behind the film’s success is a powerhouse cast, including Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, and Aamir Khan, all of whom have helped the film gain pan-India appeal.