Rajinikanth’s Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, continues its dream run at the global box office. Within just three days of release, the film has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the fastest Tamil film to cross ₹300 crore worldwide, surpassing the record previously held by Rajinikanth’s own film Vettaiyan.
Coolie Box Office Collection Day 3: Breaking Records One After Another
On its opening day, Coolie created history with an all-time high Tamil Nadu opening, grossing over ₹110 crore worldwide. The momentum only grew stronger over the weekend as massive footfalls were reported across India and overseas markets.
Day 1 Collection (Worldwide Gross): ₹110+ crore
Day 2 Collection (Worldwide Gross): ₹100+ crore
Day 3 Collection (Worldwide Gross): ₹95+ crore
Total Worldwide Gross (3 Days): ₹305 crore+
With this, Coolie has officially beaten the record of Vettaiyan, which took four days to achieve the ₹300 crore milestone.
Rajinikanth Mania at the Box Office
Rajinikanth’s films have always been synonymous with unparalleled fan celebrations, but Coolie has taken it a notch higher. The film witnessed:
Housefull shows across Tamil Nadu and other South Indian states.
International dominance in the USA, UK, UAE, Singapore, and Malaysia, where advance bookings were sold out.
Family audiences and youngsters turning out in massive numbers, proving Rajinikanth’s unmatched mass appeal.
What Makes Coolie a Historic Success?
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Direction: Known for his gritty storytelling, Lokesh has blended action, emotions, and Rajini’s mass charisma perfectly.
Rajinikanth’s Stardom: At 73, Thalaivar continues to rule the box office like no one else.
Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU): The possibility of Coolie connecting with LCU has further boosted audience excitement.
Festive Release Advantage: The timing of the release helped maximize collections during a holiday weekend.
Coolie vs Vettaiyan: Box Office Clash
While Vettaiyan was a blockbuster in its own right, Coolie’s pace has set a new benchmark for Tamil cinema. Trade analysts believe the film has the potential to become the highest-grossing Tamil movie of all time, possibly crossing ₹1000 crore worldwide if the current trend continues.
Audience and Critics’ Response
Fans: Social media is flooded with posts calling Coolie a “mass feast” and “Rajinikanth’s best in recent years.”
Critics: Reviews have praised Rajinikanth’s unbeatable screen presence, Lokesh’s storytelling, and Anirudh’s pulsating background score.
What’s Next for Coolie?
With no major competition in the coming week, trade experts predict that Coolie will:
Cross ₹500 crore worldwide in its first week.
Challenge the lifetime earnings of Jailer, Leo, and Vettaiyan.
Potentially rewrite the history of Indian cinema’s global box office records.
Published on : 17th August
Published by : SMITA
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