Coolie Movie Day 1 Box Office Collection Evening Trends | Rajinikanth’s Mega Action Thriller Shows Strong Momentum

ByNilesh Khodke
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Rajinikanth’s Coolie has made a spectacular start at the Indian box office on its opening day, August 14, 2025, collecting an estimated ₹46.5 crore net across all languages. This phenomenal collection reflects the film’s massive pre-release buzz and strong fan base nationwide.

Occupancy Highlights

  • The Tamil version dominated with outstanding occupancy, averaging around 84.5% through the day, with morning shows at 81.95%, afternoon at 85.13%, and evening at 86.57%. Key cities such as Chennai, Coimbatore, and Trichy recorded near full house occupancies.
  • The Telugu version also impressed with a remarkable 91% occupancy in morning shows and steady high attendance across the day, fueled by Nagarjuna’s star presence alongside Rajinikanth.
  • The Kannada version opened strongly, registering an overall occupancy of about 66%, contributing significantly from cities like Bengaluru and Mysuru.
  • The Hindi version saw moderate occupancy around 29%, reflecting limited screenings but steady interest.

Box Office Numbers Snapshot

  • India Net Collection (All Languages): ₹46.52 crore
  • Advance Booking Revenue: Over ₹37 crore, one of the highest for any Indian film in 2025.
  • Strong performance in Tamil Nadu (₹26-28 crore gross) and significant contributions from Karnataka and Kerala.
  • Overseas market response is positive with early signs of healthy collections.

Film Overview

Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie stars Rajinikanth alongside a strong supporting cast including Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, and a cameo by Aamir Khan. The film’s massive budget reportedly at ₹350 crores makes it one of the costliest projects in Rajinikanth’s career, highlighting the high expectations from fans and industry alike.

Market and Audience Reaction

The film’s release during the Independence Day weekend has further amplified footfalls in theatres, propelling Coolie to a blockbuster start. While early reviews are mixed, the star power, technical finesse, and engaging action sequences are drawing large crowds, especially in southern states.

Conclusion

Coolie has lived up to its hype with a blockbuster Day 1 collection, poised to create new records in the Tamil cinema segment and pan-Indian market. With strong occupancy across regions and languages, the film is set for a bumper weekend ahead.