Rajinikanth’s Coolie Smashes Records, Becomes His 3rd Highest-Grossing Film

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AUGUST 20,2025

Rajinikanth is riding high again! Coolie has just clinched the spot as his third-highest-grossing film ever in India. The film has ignited the box office and is racing past rival releases with a mighty roar.

Box Office Breakdown: Coolie vs War 2

On the opening weekend, Coolie smashed onto screens on August 14, raking in a staggering 65 crore on Day 1mdashleaving War 2 trailing.

By the end of the weekend, Coolie had surged forward with roughly 193 crore, while War 2 wasn't far behind, crossing 170 crore in its first four days.

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As of August 20, 2025, Coolie holds a clear leadmdashover 20 crore ahead of War 2 in total collections, according to Sacnilk's tallies. Meanwhile, War 2 has still put in a solid performance, cruising past 190 crore by its sixth day. On Day 7, it's expected to surpass 200 crore domestically.


More about Coolie: Plot and cast

At the center of Coolie is Devaraj, known simply as Deva (played by Rajinikanth)mdasha humble former union coolie who ends up thrust into a deadly web of mystery when his friend Rajasekhar dies under suspicious circumstances.

Deva's quest for truth sets off a chain of electrifying eventsmdashpacked with adrenaline-fueled action, emotional beats, and high-voltage thrills.

But this isn't just a one-man showmdashCoolie boasts a powerhouse ensemble:

  • Akkineni Nagarjuna as a formidable adversary,

  • Shruti Haasan in a key role,

  • Upendra and Sathyaraj adding their own flavor,

  • Soubin Shahir among the mix,

  • Plus a spotlight cameo by none other than Aamir Khan.

The chemistry and charisma these actors bring have fueled the film's mass appeal across diverse audiences.

Coolie isn't just a victorymdashit's a statement. With a punchy plot, a magnetic ensemble, and a staggering box office stride, it's now etched as Rajinikanth's third-biggest hit ever in Indiamdashand arguably his most electrifying yet.

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