Sun Pictures Announces 'Coolie' as All-Time Tamil Blockbuster

On August 18, 2025, Sun Pictures announced on social media that their film "Coolie" had achieved the highest worldwide gross collection in Tamil cinema history. The film reportedly crossed the ₹404 crore mark in just four days, solidifying its status as a massive blockbuster.

'Coolie' Cracks North America Top 10

The film "Coolie" has debuted in the North America Top 10, the only Indian film to make the list. In its first four days, the movie's opening weekend box office in the USA and Canada soared to $6.33 million (₹55.42 crore). The film played in 800 locations, achieving a healthy per-theater average of $2,960, demonstrating the immense popularity of Superstar Rajinikanth.

 'Coolie' Debuts at No. 4 Globally with $45M Opening

Article: According to Comscore, the film "Coolie" has debuted at number four on the global chart for its first extended weekend. The movie's worldwide gross is estimated at $45.34 million (₹397 crore), marking the all-time number one opening for a Kollywood film. The report notes that actual figures could be even higher.

'Coolie' Surpasses ₹115 Crore in Overseas Gross in Two Days

Article: The film "Coolie" has achieved a significant milestone, collecting over ₹115 crore in overseas gross within just two days of its release. The information was shared on a fan account on the social media platform "X" on August 16, highlighting the film's strong performance in international markets.

NDTV Highlights 'Coolie' as a Major Box Office Success

According to a social media post from August 17, news channel NDTV has featured the film "Coolie," labeling it a significant box office success.  The news coverage celebrates the film as a major event and a testament to Rajinikanth's enduring popularity.

'Coolie' Crushes Box Office, Rajinikanth Eyes His Own Record

News9 TV has reported that Superstar Rajinikanth's film, "Coolie," has had a massive opening, grossing ₹150 crore. The report suggests that the 75-year-old actor's latest hit could even challenge his own all-time Tamil cinema record of ₹680 crore, set by his 2018 sci-fi film, "2.0." The news channel highlighted Rajinikanth's enduring box office power and celebrated his ability to deliver a blockbuster at his age.

'Coolie' Fans Celebrate Blockbuster Success at Kamala Theatres

Article: Fans of Superstar Rajinikanth's film "Coolie" celebrated the movie's success by cutting a cake at Kamala Cinemas. The theatre owner confirmed that even on Monday, the film will have eight houseful shows, highlighting its continuous and overwhelming popularity.

'Coolie' Sets a New Box Office Record

On August 15, 2025, production house Sun Pictures announced that Superstar Rajinikanth's new film, "Coolie," has broken records by achieving the highest-ever Day 1 worldwide gross for a Tamil film. The movie has surpassed 151 crores in global box office collections. The announcement was shared on the social media platform "X."

 'Coolie' Sets UK Premiere Record with £124,370 Gross

'Coolie' Sets New Day 1 Box Office Record in Karnataka

The film "Coolie" has set a new all-time record for a Kollywood opening at the Karnataka box office, with a Day 1 gross of ₹14.2 crore. This surpasses the previous record of ₹13.65 crore held by "Leo." The post on the social media platform "X" also notes that "Coolie" has recorded strong advance bookings for its second day in Karnataka.

'Coolie' Sets New Records in North America

The film "Coolie" has shattered box office records in North America, becoming the first Indian movie to cross both the $2 million and $3 million premiere gross milestones. The distributor for the USA, Prathyangira, highlighted these achievements, noting that Superstar Rajinikanth's previous film, Kabali, was the first to achieve the $1 million and $1.5 million premiere marks. These records solidify Rajinikanth's dominance in the North American market.

 'Coolie' Sells 690,000+ Tickets in 24 Hours via BookMyShow

According to a post by a fan account on the social media platform "X", the film "Coolie" has sold an impressive 690,400 tickets within the first 24 hours on the BookMyShow platform alone. The post, originally shared by a user named Mani on August 16, highlights the tremendous pre-release buzz and demand for the movie, with the hashtag #CoolieThePowerHouse.