Coolie Box Office Day 1: Rajinikanth delivers a thunderous ₹150 Cr+ worldwide opening, smashing records and thrilling fans everywhere.
As a weathered and trade-watched movie buff, I have not yet come down from the high of seeing the unprecedented box office success of Coolie, reporting its Day 1 totals on August 14, 2025. Superstar Rajinikanth’s latest film, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, opened with a bang and re-wrote any previously set statistics.
A Record Day 1 That Broke All Limits
Sun Pictures announced a jaw-dropping ₹151 crore+ worldwide gross on Day 1, which is now the highest D1 opener ever for a Tamil film, easily eclipsing Leo’s record ₹142.5.
A Few Highlights from Day 1
Global record – ₹151 crore+ Day 1 worldwide gross
International markets Day 1:
North America: $3.04 million – new Tamil film Day 1 record
UK: £124K
Australia: Aus $535K
India (net in-theatre: ₹£ crore net, second only to Leo’s ₹66 crore)
Global rank: Places it among Top-10 highest-opening Indian films globally
Trade analysts were to even consider made Coolie one of the top global number Day 1 openings across Indian cinema and not just Tamil.
Why This Opening Matters
It is more than numbers to me; rather here is what this ultimately means:
Rajinikanth’s continuing star power—50 years later.
With pan-Indian and global appeal, it leveraged also an ensemble cast (Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj) and a cameo from Aamir Khan.
Perfectly placed during the Independence Day weekend and then leveraged.
Trade analyst Ramesh Bala estimates that Coolie will need to propel itself into the ₹600 crore club to be considered a hit – which appears to be within reach due to its big opening.
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Statistics at a Glance
Metric Day 1 Figures
Worldwide Gross ₹151 crore+
North America $3.04 million
UK £124K
Australia $535K
India (net) ₹65 crore
Previous Tamil Record Leo – ₹142.5 crore
Coolie vs. Leo
Leo set the Day 1 record at ₹142.5 crore, but Coolie not only broke that record, it elevated it with great international figures – particularly in North America, where it became the first Tamil film to hit $3 million Day 1.
Quote from Sun Pictures
Through their official X (Twitter) post: “Highest ever Day 1 worldwide gross for a Tamil film 151 crore+. Superstar Rajinikanth, the record maker and the record breaker”.
Coolie’s Day 1 Box Office number isn’t just a number, it’s a statement. Rajinikanth’s appeal, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s direction, a timely release, and audience loyalty all came together to deliver one of the biggest openings in Indian cinema.
FAQs
What was Coolie’s Day 1 worldwide box office collection?
Sun Pictures confirmed ₹151 crore+, making it the highest Day 1 worldwide gross for a Tamil film.
How much did it make in North America on Day 1?
It grossed $3.04 million, to set a new record for Tamil cinema.
