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Coolie Box Office Collection Day 7 Rajinikanth Film Smashes Records with 222 Crore in First Week

Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna’s Coolie has stormed the box office with a first week total of Rs 222.5 crore in India. The action entertainer is setting new benchmarks as it inches towards the Rs 230 crore mark.

Rajinikanth’s latest release Coolie has taken the box office by storm, proving once again why Thalaiva remains the undisputed king of Indian cinema. Released on August 14, the film has completed its first week with a staggering Rs 222.5 crore in domestic collections. Marking Rajinikanth’s 50th year in films, Coolie is more than just a movie, it is a celebration of his enduring stardom.

First Week Box Office Performance

According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Coolie collected Rs 6.5 crore on Day 7, bringing its first week total to Rs 222.5 crore. The movie opened with a massive Rs 65 crore on its first day and maintained strong momentum through the weekend. By Monday, it had already crossed Rs 200 crore, cementing its place as one of the biggest Tamil blockbusters of 2025.

Audience Response and Star Power

The film’s success is driven not only by Rajinikanth’s screen presence but also by a powerful ensemble cast featuring Nagarjuna Akkineni as the antagonist along with Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj. Adding to the excitement is a cameo by Aamir Khan. Lokesh Kanagaraj’s direction combined with high-energy action sequences has connected with fans, while Nagarjuna’s performance has earned special praise.

Regional and Global Performance

Coolie’s Tamil occupancy stood at an impressive 21 percent on Day 7, with Puducherry recording the highest turnout at over 27 percent. On the global front, the movie has already surpassed the Rs 400 crore mark, becoming the fastest Tamil film to join the Rs 150 crore worldwide club. Despite receiving an Adults Only certificate, Coolie has managed to attract massive crowds, showcasing Rajinikanth’s unmatched appeal across age groups.

Coolie vs War 2

While Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2 closed its first week with Rs 199 crore, Coolie surged ahead with 222.5 crore. This makes Coolie Rajinikanth’s highest-grossing film in recent years, overtaking Vettaiyan’s lifetime collection of Rs 171 crore. With strong word of mouth and limited competition, the film is expected to comfortably enter the Rs 300 crore domestic club in the coming weeks.

Coolie is not just a box office success but also a tribute to Rajinikanth’s fifty-year journey in cinema. For fans, it reaffirms why Thalaiva continues to reign supreme in Indian entertainment.

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