Coolie Box Office Day 1 Morning Occupancy | Rajinikanth’s Tamil Version Opens Above 80%
Coolie starrer Rajinikanth kicks off with an explosive Day 1 morning occupancy — Tamil version at 82%, Telugu at 91%, and solid numbers in Kannada and Hindi. Strong advance bookings signal a massive box office opening.

Coolie Box Office Day 1 Morning Occupancy: Rajinikanth Starrer Starts with a Bang
Rajinikanth’s Coolie has made an earth-shattering start at the Indian box office with morning shows witnessing sky-high occupancy rates across languages on its opening day, August 14, 2025.
As per the latest reports from Sacnilk and industry trackers:
- The Tamil version opened with an impressive 82% occupancy in morning shows, confirming the massive hype around the Kollywood action thriller.
- The Telugu version registered an even more astonishing 91% occupancy, driven by the presence of Nagarjuna alongside Rajinikanth.
- The Kannada version saw a strong occupancy of 58%.
- The Hindi version had a good start as well, with 25% occupancy despite limited screenings.
This phenomenal morning show occupancy reflects the pre-release buzz and blockbuster expectations. Advance bookings had already smashed records, with Coolie grossing over ₹37 crore in day 1 pre-sales alone at the Indian box office, marking it as one of the biggest openings of 2025.
Box Office Predictions and Impact
The overall ticket sales and seat occupancy suggest a historic opening for Coolie, especially in South Indian states, where the film is seeing a final rush of enthusiastic viewers. Although some mixed early reviews might affect over-the-counter sales, the film is poised for a bumper first day, possibly crossing ₹50-60 crore in gross collections in India.
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About Coolie
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie is a high-budget (₹350 crores) action thriller featuring an ensemble cast including Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Sattyaraj, with Bollywood star Aamir Khan in a cameo role. Rajinikanth himself reportedly earned ₹150 crores for this project, highlighting its grand scale.
The release strategically coincides with the Independence Day weekend, amplifying audience turnout. The combination of star power, technical finesse, and mass appeal has generated an unprecedented pre-release buzz and ticket sales, setting new records for Tamil cinema.
Stay connected for ongoing Coolie box office updates and detailed analysis as the day progresses.
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