Rajinikanth‘s latest outing, ‘Coolie’, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has been racking up strong numbers at the box office. Released during the Independence Day window, the film opened to massive numbers, clashing with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s much-hyped ‘War 2.‘ While the action entertainer has been a juggernaut so far, day 16 marked its lowest single-day collection. According to early estimates from Sacnilk, ‘Coolie’ pulled in over Rs 1.75 crore on day 16 (3rd Friday), taking its total box office gross to Rs 273.25 crore.Looking back at the week, ‘Coolie’ on its day 12. i.e., Monday, minted Rs 3.25 crore, followed by Rs 3.65 crore on day 13. Wednesday saw a surprising jump with Rs 4.85 crore, before dropping again to Rs 2.4 crore on Thursday. By the end of its second week, the movie had added Rs 41.85 crore to its tally, registering a decline of over 80% from its stellar first week but still holding steady. Despite the dips, ‘Coolie’ second week total stands at Rs 41.85 crore, with Tamil Nadu leading at Rs 24.2 crore, Hindi at Rs 9.4 crore, Telugu at Rs 7.55 crore, and Kannada at Rs 7 lakh.
Theatre occupancy
In Tamil Nadu, the home ground for Rajinikanth, ‘Coolie’ recorded an overall 16.56% occupancy. Morning shows were at 12.45%, gradually picking up to 20.34% by night. The Hindi version, titled ‘Coolie: The Powerhouse’, saw a modest 9.65% occupancy, with evening and night shows performing better than morning screenings. Meanwhile, in Telugu states, the film reported 15.17% overall occupancy, with night shows climbing to 16.29%, indicating steady interest among audiences.
About ‘Coolie’
‘Coolie’ tells the story of Devaraj “Deva,” a former coolie union leader who runs a boarding house and is on a quest to investigate the suspicious death of his friend Rajasekhar.The film is a multi-starrer that also includes Nagarjuna Akkineni, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, and special appearances by Aamir Khan and Pooja Hegde.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. While we strive for accuracy, all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the project’s box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in
