Updated: 23 August 2025 (IST)
Release date: 14 August 2025
Languages: Tamil (dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, etc.)
Cast & crew (highlights): Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Upendra; Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj; Producer: Sun Pictures
Budget (Landing Cost)
- Estimated total budget: ₹375 crore (production + cast/crew remuneration + marketing & distribution).
- The film’s scale, large ensemble, and action-heavy production make it one of the costliest Tamil films ever.
India Box Office
Figures below are India net unless stated otherwise.
- Opening Day (Thu, Aug 14): ~₹65.0 crore
- Week 1 (Days 1–7): ~₹222.5 crore
- Day 8 (Thu): ~₹6.25 crore
- India Net (after Day 8): ₹229.75 crore
- India Gross (after Day 8): ~₹273 crore
Day-wise (Week 1 + Day 8)
| Day | India Net (₹ cr) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Thu) | 65.00 |
| Day 2 (Fri) | 54.75 |
| Day 3 (Sat) | 39.50 |
| Day 4 (Sun) | 35.25 |
| Day 5 (Mon) | 12.00 |
| Day 6 (Tue) | 9.50 |
| Day 7 (Wed) | 7.50 |
| Day 8 (Thu) | 6.25 |
| Total (Day 1–8) | 229.75 |
Note: Occupancies and daily numbers vary by language version; Tamil leads, with steady support from dubbed versions.
Overseas & Worldwide Box Office
- Overseas gross (after Week 1):
US$21 million (₹171 crore) - Worldwide gross (after Day 8): ~₹444 crore
The film started exceptionally well worldwide, crossing ₹350 crore in the opening weekend and maintaining solid momentum into the first week despite weekday drops.
Verdict: Hit or Flop?
- Producers’ position: Profitable / Safe. Strong pre-release business (theatrical rights + digital/TV/music) and a high worldwide gross have already covered a major portion of costs.
- Theatrical status (current): HIT (early). With ~₹444 crore worldwide by Day 8 against an estimated ₹375 crore budget, the film is tracking as a Hit, provided it sustains through the second weekend and beyond.
- What to watch next: Holds on the second Saturday–Sunday will confirm whether it climbs to Super Hit territory.
Quick FAQ
Q. What is the budget of Coolie (2025)?
A. About ₹375 crore including production and marketing.
Q. How much has Coolie earned in India so far?
A. ~₹229.75 crore net (after Day 8).
Q. What is the worldwide collection to date?
A. ~₹444 crore gross (after Day 8).
Q. Is Coolie a hit or flop?
A. Hit (early) at the box office, with producers already in a comfortable position.
