Coolie Movie Box Office Day 3: In a spectacular display of superstar power, Rajinikanth’s latest action-packed venture, Coolie, directed by the acclaimed Lokesh Kanagaraj, is setting the silver screen ablaze. Released on August 14, 2025, the film has quickly emerged as a blockbuster, blending high-octane thrills, stellar performances, and a gripping narrative centered around themes of labor rights and revenge in a gritty underworld setting. With Rajinikanth in the lead as a charismatic coolie-turned-vigilante, supported by a stellar ensemble including Nagarjuna Akkineni, Shruti Haasan, and Soubin Shahir, the movie has captivated audiences across languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada.
As of August 16, 2025, Coolie has maintained its momentum despite the typical weekend fluctuations, refusing to slow down after a record-breaking opening. Early estimates indicate that the film raked in an impressive ₹35.16 crore net in India on its third day, marking a solid performance on Saturday. This comes after a strong start, with Day 1 collections standing at ₹65 crore net and Day 2 at ₹54.75 crore net, bringing the cumulative India net total to ₹154.91 crore after just three days.
The film’s pan-India appeal is evident in its regional breakdowns. In Tamil Nadu, where Rajinikanth’s fanbase is legendary, the movie has seen packed houses, contributing significantly to the overall tally. Hindi-dubbed versions have also performed admirably, making Coolie Rajinikanth’s third-highest Hindi grosser in record time, surpassing expectations in northern markets. Occupancy rates, while dipping slightly on Day 3 due to weekday-to-weekend shifts, remained robust, with morning shows in Tamil averaging around 46.5% and Hindi at 17.2%. Ticket sales on platforms like BookMyShow reflected a 34% drop from Day 2 but still clocked in at 188,000 tickets by mid-afternoon, signaling sustained interest.
Globally, Coolie is shattering records as well. After amassing ₹245 crore gross worldwide in its first two days, including ₹103.25 crore from overseas markets like the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the film is projected to exceed ₹250 crore by the end of Day 3. In Australia and New Zealand alone, it has grossed over $1.2 million since release. This positions Coolie as the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025 so far, outpacing competitors like Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad Ugly and drawing comparisons to Rajinikanth’s previous hits such as Jailer and 2.0, which crossed the ₹600 crore global mark.
Despite facing stiff competition from Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR’s War 2, which opened to ₹51 crore on Day 1 but trailed Coolie‘s ₹65 crore debut, Rajinikanth’s film has held its ground. By Day 3, Coolie leads with a total India net edging toward ₹155 crore, while War 2 hovers around ₹111 crore. Industry analysts attribute this success to Lokesh Kanagaraj’s signature style—intense action sequences, emotional depth, and a pulsating soundtrack by Anirudh Ravichander—that resonates with diverse demographics.
Looking ahead, Coolie is on track to breach the ₹200 crore India net milestone by the end of its first week, potentially recovering a substantial portion of its reported ₹350 crore budget. With positive word-of-mouth praising Rajinikanth’s magnetic screen presence and the film’s social commentary on exploitation, the movie is poised for a long run. Fans are already buzzing about possible extended weekends boosting collections further.
In an era where box office battles are fierce, Coolie stands as a testament to Rajinikanth’s enduring legacy, proving that at 74, the Thalaivar still rules the roost. Stay tuned for more updates as final Day 3 figures roll in tonight.
