Rajinikanth's "Coolie" has taken the box office by storm, dominating the opening weekend despite clashing with Bollywood's "War 2". The film has earned an impressive ₹195 crore in India and ₹350 crore worldwide in just four days, with fans celebrating it like a festival. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, "Coolie" has showcased Rajinikanth's unshakable box office pull, drawing massive crowds to theatres despite receiving mixed reviews.
The film's success can be attributed to its massive advance bookings and strong opening, which set the tone for a remarkable weekend at the box office. Tamil Nadu has been the bedrock of its success, driving collections and footfalls, while Telugu markets provided major boost at the box-office. However, the film's performance in the Hindi-speaking markets and Kerala has been lukewarm, indicating that its box office momentum is heavily reliant on the core South Indian audience base.
"Coolie" earned ₹34 crore on Sunday, bringing its total to ₹195 crore in India, and is expected to cross the ₹200 crore mark by the end of Monday. With its overseas gross of close to ₹150 crores, the film has crossed the ₹350 crore mark in its first four days. The movie's weekend trajectory illustrates a typical festive Rajinikanth release pattern an explosive opening followed by stabilization in subsequent days.
Despite the drop in collections on Sunday, "Coolie" continues to enjoy the reigns at the box office, storming towards ₹200 crore in just four days. The film's success is a testament to Rajinikanth's enduring star power. Monday is crucial to determine its overall box-office performance.