Rajinikanth’s Coolie Crosses ₹222.5 Crore in Week 1 | Box Office vs War 2

Rajinikanth’s Coolie Crosses ₹222.5 Crore in Week 1 | Box Office vs War 2

Rajinikanth’s Coolie Crosses ₹222.5 Crore in First Week, Surpasses War 2 at the Box Office

Superstar Rajinikanth’s latest release, Coolie, has had a stellar first week at the Indian box office. The action-packed entertainer collected an estimated ₹222.5 crore net in India within just seven days, despite weekday dips, proving yet again that Rajinikanth continues to be a box office powerhouse.

Blockbuster Opening Weekend

Released on August 14, 2025, Coolie opened with a thunderous ₹65 crore on Day 1, powered by Rajinikanth’s unmatched fan following.

  • By Day 2, the film had already crossed the ₹100 crore milestone, registering a total of ₹119.75 crore.

  • The Independence Day extended weekend further boosted collections, with ₹39.5 crore on Saturday and ₹35.25 crore on Sunday, taking the four-day total to ₹194.5 crore.

  • On Monday, despite a slowdown, Coolie crossed ₹200 crore with a ₹12 crore haul.

Weekday Decline

After its blockbuster weekend, the film faced the typical weekday slowdown:

  • Tuesday: ₹9.5 crore

  • Wednesday: ₹6.5 crore

This brought the Week 1 India net to ₹222.5 crore.

Rajinikanth’s Biggest Box Office Hits

With these numbers, Coolie is now Rajinikanth’s third-biggest domestic hit.

  • 2.0 – ₹407.05 crore net

  • Jailer – ₹348.55 crore net

  • Coolie – ₹222.5 crore net (Week 1, still running strong)

Worldwide Box Office Performance

According to trade reports, Coolie has been performing exceptionally well overseas too:

  • India Gross: ₹260.6 crore

  • Overseas Gross: ₹162.2 crore

  • Worldwide Total: ₹422.8 crore in Week 1

With a production budget of ₹350 crore, the film has already entered profit territory.

Box Office Clash: Coolie vs War 2

What makes Coolie’s success even more remarkable is its direct clash with Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR’s War 2.

  • Coolie – ₹222.5 crore net (Week 1)

  • War 2 – Around ₹199 crore net (Week 1)

Rajinikanth’s film not only surged ahead of its competitor but also reaffirmed his box office supremacy.

Conclusion

Rajinikanth’s Coolie has delivered a phenomenal performance, crossing ₹222.5 crore net in India and ₹422.8 crore worldwide in its very first week. With strong global earnings, the film has already become a profitable venture and is set to climb further in the coming weeks.

As Coolie continues its theatrical run, fans and trade analysts alike are watching closely to see if it can challenge Rajinikanth’s all-time blockbusters like 2.0 and Jailer.


| |