Bollywood

2 days ago

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Rajinikanth's Coolie vs Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Day 3 Collection: Downward Trend Continues As YRF Film Sees Alarming Drop

Mumbai, August 17 - The much-hyped Independence Day box office clash between Tamil tentpole Coolie and Bollywood blockbuster War 2 is turning out to be a no-real clash as Rajinikanth-starrer is running away with a big lead, even though both films have underperformed compared to sky-high expectations. ## There were massive expectations from both films, as the trade circles had predicted a combined domestic gross of 600–700 crores during the extended four-day holiday weekend. However, the cumulative figure for Coolie and War 2 is now tracking under ₹450 crores gross, making the clash a dampener in terms of overall box office numbers. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie opened with historic numbers, delivering the biggest-ever opening for a Tamil film. The gangster action drama, despite receiving mixed to negative reviews, has managed to stay afloat with strong festival holiday support; however, the trend has been on the downward side.## After three days, Coolie has grossed over 185 crores in India and 320+ crores worldwide, becoming the fastest Tamil film to achieve the milestone of 300 crores. Day 3 saw a noticeable drop of around 30%, with collections of ₹45+ crores gross domestically, but the overall momentum still positions the film for an extended weekend in the 375–400 crores worldwide range. The key test lies ahead, as sustaining beyond the holiday period could be challenging with muted word of mouth. ## On the other side, Ayan Mukerji's directorial War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, has struggled to hold after its underwhelming opening. The spy actioner saw an alarming 40% drop on Saturday, despite the Krishna Janmashtami holiday. The Telugu version collapsed, dipping below 10 crores gross, signalling weak traction in South markets. ## In Hindi, the film managed 26–27 crores net (32 crores gross) on Day 3, taking its three-day total to around 100 crores net (120 crores gross). The extended weekend is projected to close around 125 crores net (150 crores gross) in Hindi. However, the Telugu version is a letdown, with a 3-day haul of just 50 crores gross (42+ crores net). ## Overall, War 2 has clocked approximately 170 crores gross domestically (142+ crores net) and around 215 crores worldwide after three days. With poor reviews and mixed audience feedback, sustaining momentum during weekdays could prove difficult, mirroring Coolie's concerns. ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

3 days ago

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Rajnikanth Mania Continues: Coolie Becomes Fastest Tamil Film To Hit 300 Crore Worldwide, Beating Thalapathy Vijay's Leo

Chennai, August 16 - The law of cinema says that a film's box office performance gets affected when critics don't like it. At least, this rule applies to most of the stars, but not to superstar Rajinikanth, who is among the very few to win over negative reviews and create box office records. ## The Indian cinema legend has once again proved his unmatched box office dominance as his latest release Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, stormed past the 300 crore mark worldwide in record time, despite facing negative reviews from critics and a section of audiences. ## The gangster action drama had a record opening, but trade feared that it might collapse as reviews were not favourable. Well, that didn't happen (at least till now), as Coolie has become the fastest Tamil film ever to reach 300 crore worldwide, surpassing Thalapathy Vijay's Leo, which previously held the record. ## While Leo achieved the milestone in 4 days, Coolie has managed to cross the same figure in just 3 days, rewriting Kollywood's box office record books. The latest blockbuster is heading towards 325+ crores worldwide in 3 days. Leo had grossed 287 crores worldwide in as many days. ## The film's extraordinary opening day gross of over 150 crore set the tone for its historic run. Strong collections in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra/Telangana were further boosted by phenomenal overseas earnings, where Coolie registered the biggest Tamil overseas debut of all time. ## Even with polarising word of mouth, the film continues to pull massive crowds, reaffirming Rajinikanth's superstardom and director Lokesh Kanagaraj's mass appeal. Trade experts note that Coolie's performance highlights Rajinikanth's enduring popularity, even at the age of 75. ## With the Independence Day holiday weekend fueling its numbers, the movie is now racing towards the 500 crore club, with expectations of setting new lifetime benchmarks for Tamil cinema. The real test, however, will begin on Monday, and if Coolie can overcome that, it is not going to stop anytime soon. ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

3 days ago

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Top 10 Tamil Overseas Openers of All Time: Superstar Rajinikanth and Thalapathy Vijay Lead With Multiple Films

Chennai, August 16 - At the age of 75, superstar Rajinikanth muscled his star power and led his gangster action drama Coolie to the box office glory, not just in India but also internationally. The Lokesh Kanagaraj's directorial scaled to new heights with unprecedented day 1 collection. ## Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie broke several records for Tamil cinema, and one of them is the biggest overseas opening. The much-hyped blockbuster was in all its glory and powered to a massive $8.75 million (76.75 crores) on its opening day in the international markets, beating the previous record holder, Leo (66.50 crores), starring Thalapathy Vijay. ## Here Are The Top 10 Biggest Tamil Openers At The Overseas Box OfficeRankFilm TitleDay 1 Overseas CollectionRelease Year1.Coolie₹ 76.75 Cr [$8.75M]20252.Leo₹ 66.50 Cr [$8.25M]20233.The GOAT₹ 48.00 Cr [$5.73M]20244.Kabali₹ 45.00 Cr [$6.60M]20165.Ponniyin Selvan 1₹ 40.80 Cr [$5.20M]20226.Jailer₹ 40.00 Cr [$4.88M]20237.Ponniyin Selvan 2₹ 34.00 Cr [$4.15M]20238.Bigil₹ 27.00 Cr [$3.80M]20199.Beast₹ 25.00 Cr [$3.20M]202210.Vikram₹ 24.50 Cr [$3.14M]2022## The chart highlights how superstar Rajinikanth and Thalapathy Vijay dominate the overseas market, with each featuring multiple times in the top 10 list. Rajinikanth claims the top spot with Coolie, while also holding strong positions with Kabali and Jailer. Meanwhile, Vijay has Leo, The GOAT, Bigil, and Beast among the highest overseas openers. ## Historical epics like Ponniyin Selvan 1 & 2 and Kamal Haasan's comeback blockbuster Vikram also feature in the top list, showcasing how veteran Tamil cinema legends have consistently expanded their reach worldwide over the past few years. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

3 days ago

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Rajinikanth's Coolie vs Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Day 2 Collection: Hindi Version Overcome Negative Reviews While Other Versions Succumb

Mumbai, August 16 - The Independence Day box office clash between two of the biggest Indian films of 2025 – Rajinikanth's Coolie and Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 – continues to generate massive headlines. After the opening day, both films faced their own share of challenges on Day 2. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie had a record-breaking opening in India and overseas, but the negative reviews and mixed word of mouth affected the film badly, as overall day 2 collection dropped below 100 crores worldwide, especially the South Indian versions. ## War 2, on the other hand, had an underwhelming start of around 85 crores worldwide, and the second day collection is also in the same range. However, just like Coolie, the South Indian versions of Ayan Mukerji's directorial dipped badly, which is a concerning sign going forward. ## Hindi Version Scored Big Jump On Day For War 2 and Coolie ## While the negative reviews and mixed word of mouth have put a massive dent in both films' South India versions, it is the Hindi which found an upward trend with solid jumps. War 2 had the lowest opening in the YRF's Spy Universe with 29 crores net (Hindi), but the movie bounced back strongly on Friday, which also happened to be Independence Day holiday. ## The Hindi version of War 2 jumped by over 50% on the second day to score around 44.50 crores net (53 crores gross), pushing the two Hindi net to around 73.50 crores (88+ crores gross) in 2 days. The same happened with Coolie, for which the Hindi version witnessed a rise of around 40% to score approximately 6.30 crores net (7.50 crores gross), taking 2 days total to around 11 crores (13 crores gross). ## Overall, Coolie grossed approximately 64.75 crores in India on day 2 in all versions, dropping by around 15% from opening day figures, pushing total domestic cume to around 142 crores. War 2, on the other hand, jumped by around 10% to gross approximately 68.50 crores on the second day, for the two-day total of 130 crores gross. ## Coolie and War 2 Two Days Worldwide Collection ## After a huge overseas opening day of 76.75 crores, Coolie dipped massively on day 2 to gross around 30 crores, taking its total overseas collection to 106 crores. With this, the movie's worldwide collection stands at around 245 crores in 2 days. War 2 has grossed approximately 40 crores overseas in 2 days, for the worldwide cume total of 168 crores gross. ## Stay tuned...

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3 days ago

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Top 10 Biggest Indian Openers At The Worldwide Box Office: Rajinikanth's Coolie Takes 7th Spot

Chennai, August 16 - In the opening day box office battle, superstar Rajinikanth has officially entered the all-time top 10 list with his latest blockbuster Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Released on August 14, the gangster action drama stormed the global box office with a record-breaking opening for a Tamil film, cementing Thalaivar's dominance even in the era of pan-India cinema. ## The race for the biggest Indian opener has grown fierce over the years. It all began with SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), which not only redefined Indian box office history but also became the first Indian film to cross 100 crore and 200 crore worldwide on day one. The director later broke his own record with RRR (2022), which took global openings to another level. ## In 2024, Indian cinema scaled unprecedented heights when Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 – The Rule shook the industry with a 275 crore worldwide opening, almost touching the (still) unthinkable 300 crore mark. While Coolie didn't break into the top five, it still paved its path to history, delivering the biggest-ever Tamil cinema opening and ranking among the Top 10 Biggest Indian Openers of All Time. Here Are Top 10 Biggest Indian Openers At The Worldwide Box OfficeRankFilm TitleOriginal LanguageDay 1 WW GBOC1.Pushpa 2: The RuleTelugu₹ 275.20 Cr2.RRRTelugu₹ 223.00 Cr3.Baahubali 2 - The ConclusionTelugu₹ 217.00 Cr4.Kalki 2898 ADTelugu₹ 177.70 Cr5.KGF: Chapter 2Kannada₹ 159.00 Cr6.Salaar Part 1: CeasefireTelugu₹ 158.10 Cr7.CoolieTamil₹ 153.00 Cr8.LeoTamil₹ 142.90 Cr9.Devara: Part 1Telugu₹ 142.00 Cr10.SaahoTelugu₹ 130.00 Cr## The top 10 biggest Indian openers list is dominated by Telugu titles with six films, and the reason is the massive Pan India appeal, which began with Baahubali. The Tamil cinema too is making long strides with 2 films in the list, while Hindi and Kannada cinema have 1 film each among the top openers. ## Looking ahead, the list may undergo a major shakeup with several upcoming juggernauts in the making. From Prabhas' Spirit, Fauji, The Raja Saab, Salaar 2, and Kalki 2 to Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana, Animal Park, and Dhoom 4, Shah Rukh Khan's King, Allu Arjun's AA22, SS Rajamouli's Gen63 (with Mahesh Babu), Yash's Toxic, Jr. NTR's Dragon, Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, and Vijay's Jana Nayagan, all these films carry the potential to rewrite box office history yet again. ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

4 days ago

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Rajinikanth's Coolie Opening Day Box Office Records

Chennai, August 15 - Superstar Rajinikanth set the box office on fire with the record-breaking opening day worldwide. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the gangster action drama stormed cinemas on August 14, delivering numbers never before seen in Tamil cinema and setting new benchmarks for the Indian film industry in 2025. ## Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie got a mixed reception, and despite that, it was unstoppable on the first day. It features actors across industries, making it one of the most star-studded Tamil films ever. Apart from Rajinikanth, the blockbuster also stars Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Sathya Raj, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Aamir Khan (cameo) in prominent roles. ## Have a look at some of the opening day box office records created by Coolie, at the domestic and worldwide box office - ## Biggest Worldwide Opening of All-Time for Tamil cinema – 153 Crores ## With a combined domestic and overseas total of 153 crores, the Rajinikanth-fronted claimed the crown for the largest opening day for a Tamil film ever, beating Thalapathy Vijay's Leo (143 crores).## Biggest Overseas Opening of All-Time for Tamil Cinema – 76.50 Crores ## Coolie set a new global benchmark for Tamil films by earning 76.50 crores at the overseas box office on day one, surpassing every previous record of Vijay's Leo, which minted a huge 66.50 crores in the international markets. ## Biggest Domestic Opening of All-Time for Tamil Cinema – 77 Crores ## In India, the film delivered an unprecedented 77 crores gross on its first day, making it the highest domestic opener ever for a Tamil-language release, beating Rajinikanth's 2.0 and Vijay's Leo, which grossed around 76.50 crores on day 1. ## Biggest Indian Worldwide Opening of 2025 – 153 Crores ## Coolie is also the biggest Indian opener of 2025 at the worldwide box office, beating Ram Charan's Game Changer, which debuted with around 80 crores gross.## Biggest Indian Overseas Opening of 2025 ## No other Indian film this year has even come close to Coolie's overseas debut numbers, making it the standout performer in global markets. ## Biggest Opening for Rajinikanth and Director Lokesh Kanagaraj ## Both the superstar actor and the hit filmmaker achieved their personal career-best opening day with Coolie, surpassing all previous films in their respective records. Rajini's previous biggest was Jailer (96+ crores worldwide), while Lokesh's was Leo (143 crores worldwide). ## First Tamil Film to Debut with 150+ Crores Worldwide ## Coolie became the first-ever Tamil film to cross the 150 crores worldwide mark on its opening day, cementing its place in cinematic history. The second biggest is Leo with 143 crores worldwide gross. ## Biggest Opening Day Pre-Sales for a Tamil Movie – 109 Crores ## Before hitting the big screen, the film's hype was evident from the start, with advance bookings worth 109 crores before release, making it the highest pre-sales figure in Tamil cinema history for the opening day. For the opening weekend, the pre-sales were over 180 crores, as the second biggest behind Leo. ## Biggest Opening In North America for a Tamil Movie ## Coolie became the first Tamil movie to score $2 million and $3 million in the North American premiere, setting a massive record which will be tough to break in the future. ## Biggest Indian Domestic Opening of 2025 ## Within India, Coolie leads all 2025 releases, setting the bar for domestic box office performance this year. ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

4 days ago

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Coolie vs Leo Opening Day Box Office Comparison: Rajinikanth-starrer Beats Thalapathy Vijay's LCU Blockbuster To Emerge Biggest Tamil Opener Worldwide

Chennai, August 15 - In the race to emerge as the king of Tamil cinema, superstar Rajinikanth's gangster action drama Coolie has beaten Thalapathy Vijay's LCU blockbuster Leo, and become the biggest opener ever for a Tamil title, at the domestic and worldwide box office. ## Released on August 14, just ahead of the Independence Day holiday, Coolie began its run with record-breaking pre-sales of over 100 crore. Despite facing mixed reviews and a direct clash with Yash Raj Films' high-octane spy thriller War 2, Lokesh Kanagaraj's directorial drew huge spot bookings, turning the film's opening into a box office triumph. ## While final numbers are still coming, estimates indicate that Coolie has grossed over 150 crore worldwide on its first day, overtaking Leo's 143 crore debut. This achievement makes it the biggest Tamil opener of all time, and only the third Tamil film in history to open with more than 100 crore globally. ## On the domestic front, Coolie raked in around 78 crore gross, setting a new benchmark for Tamil films and surpassing the previous record held by Rajinikanth's 2.0 and Vijay's Leo, which grossed around 76.50 crores. International markets also responded with blockbuster enthusiasm, contributing an estimated 75 crore gross, a new overseas record, beating Leo's 66 crore. ## Both Coolie and Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, have been the most hyped Tamil films in recent times. Even the opening day advances for both titles were almost in the same range, but experts attribute Coolie's record opening to the perfect combination of Rajinikanth's mass appeal, Lokesh Kanagaraj's brand value post-Vikram and Leo, and the holiday weekend. ## With these opening day numbers, Coolie has set the tone for a potentially record-breaking lifetime run for Tamil cinema. If the film manages to win over mixed word of mouth, through the holiday period and maintains decent weekday holds, it could challenge 2.0's lifetime worldwide gross of around 700 crores. ## Have A Look At The Opening Day State-Wise Box Office Comparison of Coolie and LeoRegion (State)Leo Day 1 GBOCCoolie Day 1 GBOCTamil Nadu₹30.20 Cr₹29.00 CrKarnataka₹14.10 Cr₹14.00 CrAP/TG₹15.40 Cr₹17.00 CrKerala₹12.00 Cr₹9.50 CrRest of India₹4.50 Cr₹7.25 CrOverseas₹66.50 Cr₹75.00 CrTotal₹142.70 Cr₹151.75 Cr## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

4 days ago

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Coolie vs War 2 Box Office Day 1: Rajinikanth-starrer Leads By Big Margin Against Hrithik Roshan, and Jr. NTR-fronted

Mumbai, August 15 - The heavyweight box office clash between Coolie and War 2 turned into a one-sided battle, as far as the opening day is concerned, as the superstar Rajinikanth-fronted has taken a big lead over the Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR-starrer, worldwide. ## Riding on the massive pre-release buzz, both films, however, met with mixed reception from critics, but the record-breaking advance booking of Coolie proved to be the difference between the two films on the opening day, both domestically and overseas box office. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the Tamil gangster action drama has created a record-breaking opening for Tamil cinema, with early estimates suggesting 155+ crores worldwide opening, including around a record 80 crores gross in India, and a record 75 crores gross in the international markets in all versions, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. ## On the other hand, Ayan Mukerji's directorial underperformed on its first day, especially in Hindi, despite releasing on over 5000 screens nationwide. In India, the movie grossed an estimated 65 crores in all versions, including around an estimated 35 crores (29 crores net) in the original Hindi version. ## In terms of domestic Hindi, War 2 has the lowest opening in the Yash Raj Films' Spy Universe, behind Ek Tha Tiger (33 crores net). Worldwide, the film minted around 85 crores gross (final number awaited), which is the third biggest opening in the Spy Universe, after Tiger 3 (94 crores) and Pathaan (105 crores). War 2 is the sixth film in the universe. ## Turn of Tides on Day 2? ## After the below-par opening, War 2 is showing a strong turnaround on the second day, which is Independence Day, with much higher occupancy than Coolie. As reported yesterday, the Google and BookMyShow ratings are much stronger for the Bollywood tentpole than the Tamil blockbuster, and that might change the tides going forward. ## If this momentum continues, beyond the Holiday period, War 2 might emerge winner in this mega box office clash, but for now, Coolie has a clear lead over its rival in the overall collection. ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

4 days ago

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Rajinikanth's Coolie vs 2.0 Opening Day Box Office Comparison – From Sci-Fi Spectacle to Mass Action Blockbuster

Chennai, August 15 - Superstar Rajinikanth's gangster action drama Coolie has taken an earth-shattering opening at the domestic as well as the worldwide box office, setting new records for Tamil cinema. Lokesh Kanagaraj's directorial has performed beyond already sky-high expectations, and brought in sensational numbers on the opening day. ## Coolie stormed into cinemas on August 14, 2025, riding on patriotic fervour and sky-high anticipation. The film amassed an impressive over 80+ crore gross collection in India on day one (final number awaited), making it Rajinikanth’s biggest domestic opening ever. Worldwide, it grossed an estimated 150+ crore, thanks to strong performances across both traditional Tamil markets and new territories. ## The previous biggest domestic opener of Rajinikanth was 2.0. The sci-fi extravaganza, directed by Shankar and co-starring Akshay Kumar, saw Rajinikanth reprise his dual roles with Akshay Kumar as the antagonist and Amy Jackson in a key role. On its first day, 2.0 amassed approximately 75+ crore gross in India, ranking as the second-highest opening behind Baahubali 2 at the time. The film went on to become the biggest Tamil grosser with around 700 crores worldwide; however, it is considered an average affair due to its high budget. ## 2.0 stood as the most expensive Indian film ever made at the time of its release, with an estimated production budget of around 500 crore. The film's groundbreaking visual spectacle was powered by world-renowned VFX studios like Legacy Effects, under the supervision of acclaimed VFX expert V. Srinivas Mohan. Breaking away from conventional practices, 2.0 became the first Indian film to be shot entirely with native 3D camera setups rather than relying on post-production conversions—a bold industry first. ## Even before release, 2.0 was making history. The teaser amassed an astounding 32 million views within just 24 hours, while the full trailer soared past 140 million views, setting unprecedented digital engagement records for Indian cinema. The marketing campaign, equally ambitious, spanned continents—hot-air balloons adorned with 2.0 imagery floated over global landmarks such as the Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles, as well as in London, Dubai, and across Southeast Asia, amplifying the film’s presence on a truly international scale. ## While 2.0 set a towering benchmark, Coolie enters the fray backed by Rajinikanth's unmatched charisma, a gripping mass-action storyline, and massive pre-release buzz. The true measure of this face-off will lie in whether Coolie can match or surpass the monumental opening of 2.0, further cementing Thalaivar’s dominance across eras in Tamil cinema history. ## Have A Look At The Opening Day State-Wise Box Office Comparison of Coolie and 2.0Region (State)2.0 Day 1 GBOCCoolie Day 1 GBOCTamil Nadu₹20.00 Cr₹29.00 CrKarnataka₹10.00 Cr₹14.00 CrAP/TG₹19.00 Cr₹17.00 CrKerala₹5.00 Cr₹9.50 CrRest of India₹22.50 Cr₹7.25 CrTotal₹76.60 Cr₹76.75 Cr## Note: *estimated ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

4 days ago

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Rajinikanth's Coolie vs Jailer Opening Day Box Office Comparison: Lokesh Kanagaraj and Nelson's Box Office Face-Off

Chennai, August 15 - Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Rajinikanth, unfolds as an action-packed gangster drama. The film follows the story of Deva, who uncovers the mystery surrounding his friend's death. It serves as a standalone narrative outside the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). ## There has been a massive demand for movie tickets, not just in India but also internationally. The ticket prices surged dramatically, reaching as high as 4,500 in Chennai, while Singapore even granted paid leave for fans wanting to watch Coolie on opening day. A viral video by the Singapore Police featuring the film’s soundtrack added to the global excitement. ## Coolie launched with enormous pre-release hype, already breaking 100 crore in advance bookings and setting massive expectations. Trade analysts estimate it needs around 600 crore worldwide to be considered a hit. The film broke opening day records for a Tamil title, emerging as the all-time biggest Tamil opener. (final number awaited)## Rajinikanth's previous biggest opener was action drama Jailer, helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar. It featured Rajinikanth as a retired jailer determined to rescue his missing son and take down an eccentric idol-smuggler. It was released in August 2023 and proved to be the superstar's comeback vehicle that shattered records, grossing around 605 crores, becoming the second-highest-grossing Tamil film ever at that time. ## Jailer premiered on over 7,000 screens worldwide, with 3,000 additional screens in international markets, a remarkable distribution scale for Tamil cinema. During its box office run, the film created new milestones for Tamil cinema, such as becoming the biggest Tamil grosser in Kerala at the time, and also did wonders in the Telugu states, apart from the record-breaking run at the home turf, Tamil Nadu. ## Have A Look At The Opening Day State-Wise Box Office Comparison of Coolie and JailerRegion (State)Jailer Day 1 GBOCCoolie Day 1 GBOCTamil Nadu₹23.40 Cr₹29.00 CrKarnataka₹11.80 Cr₹14.00 CrAP/TG₹12.50 Cr₹17.00 CrKerala₹5.90 Cr₹9.50 CrRest of India₹3.00 Cr₹7.25 CrTotal₹56.60 Cr₹76.75 Cr## Note: *estimated ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

5 days ago

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Coolie Opening Day (Day 1) Early Estimates: Rajinikanth-starrer Shatters Box Office With Possible Record Start

Chennai, August 14 - Superstar Rajinikanth has stormed the box office with his latest gangster action drama Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. As far as the opening is concerned, the film has lived up to its massive pre-release hype by delivering a sensational collection. ## According to early estimates, the film has registered the biggest opening ever for a Tamil film, with historic numbers across key markets. In Tamil Nadu, Coolie dominated with an estimated around 28-30 crore gross, which is one of the biggest starts in the state. ## The buzz extended beyond the home turf, with the film scoring big in other southern territories as early estimates suggest 16-18 crore gross in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, 14-15 crore gross in Karnataka, and around 10 crore gross in Kerala. ## Coolie is one of the rare Tamil movies which managed to make a mark in the Hindi belt. Outside South Indian states, the Rest of India opening day collection is estimated to be around 7-8 crore gross, driven mainly by the Hindi belt, which saw good occupancy in metro cities. ## Overall, Coolie has scored an estimated 75-80+ crores gross on its first day in India. Thalapathy Vijay's Leo is currently the record Tamil opener domestically with around 76 crores gross. At the overseas box office, early estimates suggest 75+ crores opening for Coolie, making it a 150+ crores worldwide debut, which is a record for Tamil cinema. ## Trade experts believe that the Independence Day holiday and positive audience reception will help Coolie maintain this momentum; however, poor critics' reviews and the mixed audience reception might spoil the party, which needs to be seen. ## Stay tuned...

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5 days ago

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Coolie Final Advance Booking: Rajinikanth-starrer Scored Record First Day Pre-Sales For Tamil; Falls Short of Thalapathy Vijay's Leo For The Weekend

Chennai, August 14 - The D-day is here as superstar Rajinikanth's much-awaited gangster action drama Coolie hits the big screens amid huge hype. The film has set the Tamil film industry buzzing with its historic advance booking numbers for the opening day. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie will start the day with 100+ crores already in the bag as it has shattered all previous opening day pre-sales records for the Tamil cinema, cementing its place as a monumental box office force.## As per the final tracked booking, Coolie has scored a massive 108+ crores for the opening day, including around 50 crores in India and 58 crores overseas, for the opening day. This makes it the highest first-day booking ever for a Tamil film, surpassing the previous benchmark set by Leo in single-day ticket sales (100+ crores). ## However, when looking at the overall opening weekend bookings, Coolie (183 crores) fell a little short of Thalapathy Vijay's Leo, which still holds the crown with 188 crores worldwide. While Coolie dominated with unprecedented Day 1 momentum, it fell slightly short of Leo’s cumulative opening pre-sales record. ## Still, the feat is nothing short of spectacular for Rajinikanth, whose box office pull remains unmatched after decades in the industry. With Coolie releasing amid huge anticipation and clashing with Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR's War 2, all eyes are now on how the film converts its massive pre-sales into record-shattering collections once the final numbers roll in. ## Stay tuned...