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Coolie worldwide box office collection day 1: Rajinikanth’s Action Thriller Outperforms War 2, Pathaan, and Animal

Rajinikanth’s much-awaited action thriller Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has stormed the global box office with an impressive ₹151 crore collection on its very first day. The film’s electrifying release has surpassed expectations and outperformed major contenders like War 2Pathaan, and Animal, making it one of the biggest openings for an Indian film in recent years.

Also Read: Coolie Box Office Collection Day 2 Worldwide

Strong Domestic Performance

According to early estimates from Sacnilk, Coolie earned ₹65 crore net in India on Day 1. Tamil Nadu led with a gross of around ₹28 crore, followed by significant contributions from Andhra Pradesh/Telangana (₹17.75 crore), Karnataka (₹12.5 crore), Kerala (₹9.6 crore), and the Hindi belt (₹6 crore gross). In total, India’s gross was approximately ₹75 crore.

Overseas Records and Global Appeal

Coolie set new records for a Tamil film in overseas territories with $3.04 million in North America, £124K in the UK, and AUD 535K in Australia on opening day. Overseas collections grossed ₹75.5 crore, contributing strongly to the worldwide total.

Also Read: Coolie Box Office Day 2 Advance Booking | Rajinikanth’s Film Beats Leo, Sets Tamil Nadu Abuzz

Outperforming Other Blockbusters

This impressive ₹151 crore global haul puts Coolie ahead of blockbuster films like:

  • War 2 (₹90-95 crore worldwide Day 1)
  • Pathaan (₹104 crore Day 1)
  • Animal (₹116 crore Day 1)
  • Rajinikanth’s previous hit 2.0 (₹94 crore Day 1)
  • Vijay’s Leo (₹142.5 crore Day 1)

Coolie ranks among the top 10 highest opening Indian films ever.

Looking Ahead: Potential Records to Break

The Independence Day holiday weekend is expected to boost the film’s collections further, with projections estimating a ₹300 crore plus extended opening weekend. If it sustains, Coolie could become the highest-grossing Tamil film, surpassing 2.0‘s ₹691 crore mark.

Star-Studded Cast and Direction

The film features Rajinikanth in the lead role, supported by Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, and a special cameo by Aamir Khan. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie combines style, action, and star power for a mass appeal.

Disclaimer: Box office collection data is collected from various sources and research. These collection figures are approximate and BoxOfficeIndex makes no claims about the authenticity of the data.

Team BOI

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