Coolie First Day Box Office: A Record-Breaking Start
Coolie Box Office Collection Day 2. Superstar Rajinikanth’s “Coolie” has proven its box office might, not just by outperforming its rival “War 2” on Day 1 but also by setting an all-time record for a Tamil film opening. With a staggering Day 1 India net collection of ₹65 crore, the film has established its dominance, with over ₹44.5 crore coming from its Tamil version alone. This monstrous opening, along with a worldwide collection of over ₹150 crore, has silenced any doubts about Rajinikanth’s enduring star power.
Day 2 Collections and Occupancy Remain Impressive
The film’s momentum continued on Day 2, a national holiday for Independence Day. Early estimates suggest a Day 2 India net collection of around ₹19.05 crore, bringing the two-day total to ₹84.05 crore. While this is a drop from the record-breaking Day 1, it’s a strong hold, especially when considering the sheer volume of advance bookings and the mixed word-of-mouth.
The film’s success is largely driven by its performance in Tamil Nadu. According to a report by Cinetrak, “Coolie” sold an impressive 8.99 lakh tickets in advance for Day 2 in the state, grossing ₹16.59 crore and securing a superb 67% occupancy even before the day began. This figure is particularly significant as it surpasses the Day 2 pre-sales of Thalapathy Vijay’s “Leo” in the same region, a testament to the frenzy surrounding the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj collaboration.
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Coolie’s Box Office Performance Beyond Tamil Nadu
“Coolie” has also performed well in other key markets, contributing to its pan-Indian appeal.
- Telugu Market: The film’s Telugu version, with a Day 1 net collection of ₹15.5 crore, has shown robust occupancy on Day 2, with over 68% of seats filled in early estimates.
- Hindi Belt: Although the Hindi version’s Day 1 collection was modest at ₹4.5 crore, it has held its own, with an average occupancy of around 30% on Day 2, particularly in metropolitan areas like Mumbai and Delhi.
What Next? Predictions for the First Weekend
With a stellar opening and a strong hold on Day 2, “Coolie” is well on its way to a massive first weekend. The film is expected to cross the ₹100 crore net milestone in India within its first extended weekend, a feat that would further cement its box office success. The positive reviews from fans and the holiday weekend are expected to drive strong walk-ins, ensuring a healthy box office run. While some critics have called it “the weakest Lokesh movie,” the majority of the audience seems to be enjoying the “Rajinified moments” and the film’s overall mass appeal. “Coolie” is poised for a roaring success, once again proving why Rajinikanth is hailed as the one and only Superstar.