Coolie Movie Box Office Collection Prediction Day 1: A Monumental Opening for Tamil Cinema
Rajinikanth’s Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is creating unmatched pre-release excitement and has rewritten box office norms even before its August 14, 2025 release. The film has already generated over Rs 110 crore in advance bookings worldwide for the opening weekend, with around Rs 80 crore from the first day itself, signaling a massive opening.
Record-Breaking Advance Sales and Audience Buzz
- Over 1.2 million tickets booked online in India
- Worldwide advance bookings cross Rs 110 crore for the first weekend
- India opening day gross expected to be Rs 80-90 crore
- Overseas day 1 gross predicted around Rs 45 crore
- Worldwide opening day gross expected between Rs 155-165 crore
Such figures position Coolie as poised to break the highest opening day record in Tamil cinema history, currently held by Vijay’s Leo, which earned Rs 124 crore on its opening day.
Strong Regional and Overseas Performance
The Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana alone are projected to contribute Rs 15 crore share on day 1, showcasing the pan-Indian appeal of the film. Overseas sales, particularly in North America, have been historic, with over $2 million in advance ticket sales, unprecedented for a Tamil film.
Expert Opinions and Expectations
Industry experts express confidence that Coolie could reach Rs 150 crore or more over the opening weekend, cementing its status as a blockbuster. The film benefits from Rajinikanth’s enduring global appeal, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s successful directorial track record, and a star-studded cast including Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, and a special cameo by Aamir Khan.
Trade analyst Sreedhar Pillair emphasizes the importance of word-of-mouth after release but notes the tremendous hype and momentum leading up to the premiere.
Will Coolie Enter the Rs 1000 Crore Club?
While the film’s opening projections are monumental, experts recommend a cautious approach about crossing the Rs 1000 crore lifetime mark. Success will depend on audience reception over the first few days and weeks. However, Coolie stands as a clear litmus test of Tamil cinema’s maximum commercial potential to date.
Coolie is set to redefine box office benchmarks and is expected to rewrite the history of Indian cinema’s Tamil segment with its record advance bookings and estimated day 1 collections. Fans and analysts alike eagerly await its August 14 release to witness a historic box office showdown.
Stay tuned for live box office updates post-release.
