By Entertainment Desk | sbkinews.in
Date: August 17, 2025
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Chennai/New Delhi: The Rajinikanth starrer Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has shattered box office records — accumulating over ₹300 crore worldwide in just three days. This makes it the fastest Tamil film of 2025 to reach this milestone, surpassing Bollywood’s Sitaare Zameen Par’s lifetime earnings. Amid stiff competition from War 2, Coolie continues to dominate ticket sales across India and overseas.
The Numbers Speak Volumes
According to Hindustan Times, Coolie has achieved a global gross of approximately ₹320 crore within just 72 hours Hindustan Times. Early reports from Sacnilk break down the India net earnings as follows:
| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹65 crore |
| Day 2 | ₹54.75 crore |
| Day 3 | ₹38.5 crore (roughly) |
| 3-Day Total | ₹158.25 crore |
Overseas collections added another ₹133–138 crore, taking the total to ₹320–325 crore worldwide
Records Broken in a Single Weekend
Coolie has become the fastest Tamil film of 2025 to cross ₹300 crore globally, outperforming last year’s Leo, which took four days.
It has eclipsed the entire lifetime collections of Sitaare Zameen Par (₹263 crore) and Housefull 5 (₹288 crore) in just three days. Hindustan Times
In the Tamil film domain, it’s now the highest-grossing release of 2025 and has already overtaken other major films like Good Bad Ugly (Ajith), which earned ₹153.75 crore in its entire run.
How Coolie Performed Compared to War 2
Despite War 2’s promising launch with ₹52–57 crore on its first two days and a third-day India total of ₹142 crore net, Coolie surged ahead with ₹158 crore net in India by the third day . Globally, Coolie’s ₹320+ crore dwarfs War 2’s estimated ₹210 crore gross over the same period .
According to box office observers, Coolie’s steady front-loaded surge helped it reclaim ground and take the lead at the box office throughout the first weekend, even though War 2 stayed strong in its early days.
Regional Performance Insights
Sacnilk’s day-wise net collection data further highlight Coolie’s regional strength:
Tamil Nadu contributed approximately ₹76 crore of the India net total in three days.
Telugu markets generated ₹38.25 crore net.
Combined, Karnataka + Rest of India added another ₹51.25 crore.
Occupancy rates were particularly strong on Day 3 — Tamil regions saw between 83% to 89% (Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy), with night shows at 79.7% occupancy www.ndtv.com.
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Hindi Dubbed Version Impresses Too
Coolie’s Hindi-dubbed edition also posted remarkable numbers:
Day 1: ₹4.5 crore
Day 2: ₹6.3 crore
Day 3: ₹4.25 crore
Total (3 days): ₹15.05 crore net, making it Rajinikanth’s highest-grossing Hindi release post-COVID, surpassing Jailer’s ₹7.24 crore.
Why Coolie is a Cultural Phenomenon
Critics’ reviews may be mixed, but box office numbers highlight Rajinikanth’s undying appeal. The film marks his 171st project and celebrates his half-century in cinema, generating massive hype across pan-India markets. Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, and Aamir Khan and Pooja Hegde make brief appearances as part of the supporting cast.
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What Experts Expect Next
If Coolie continues pacing even moderately strong figures on Day 4 and beyond, it could aim for a ₹600 crore lifetime global run, a level reached by only two other Rajinikanth films (2.0 and Jailer) and Leo Hindustan TimesWikipedia.
Analysts expect Monday to be pivotal; weekday endurance will determine if it can cross ₹200 crore in India and sustain momentum globally Republic World123Telugu.Coolie collection
Summary Table
| Metric | Figures / Highlights |
|---|---|
| India Net (3 days) | ₹158.25 crore |
| India Gross (3 days) | ₹187 crore |
| Overseas (3 days) | ₹133–138 crore |
| Worldwide Total | ₹320–325 crore |
| Hindi Version Net | ₹15.05 crore |
| Key Records | Fastest Tamil film of 2025 to ₹300 crore; surpasses Bollywood hits and lifetime grosses |
Final Verdict
Coolie isn’t just a film—it’s a blockbuster phenomenon. In just three days, it has rewritten the box office playbook for Tamil cinema and set new benchmarks for Indian cinema globally. With Rajinikanth at the helm and Lokesh Kanagaraj directing, Coolie proves that star power, mass appeal, and smart release timing still dominate in the age of OTT and changing viewing habits.
As trade analysts watch closely, Coolie seems poised to continue its reign—potentially joining the ₹600 crore club and cementing Rajinikanth’s legacy as a box office titan.
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