Rajinikanth&rsquo;s latest action entertainer Coolie is proving to be a box-office powerhouse, with record-breaking pre-release earnings and ecstatic fan celebrations. Released on August 14, 2025, the film has already crossed the ₹100 crore mark in advance ticket sales alone, making it the biggest-ever pre-sale figure for an Indian movie. When combined with distribution, satellite, OTT, and music rights, its total pre-release revenue soared past ₹250 crore.
The opening day was equally impressive, with Coolie netting around ₹20 crore in India. In overseas markets, the film is on the brink of becoming the highest-grossing Tamil premiere in North America, missing the top spot by just $60,000. These numbers position Coolie as a certified box-office hit within its first day of release.
Theatres across Tamil Nadu and beyond have transformed into festive grounds. Fans welcomed the movie with milk anointing rituals on Rajinikanth&rsquo;s cut-outs, thundering drums, and choreographed dances outside cinema halls. On social media, hashtags related to the film trended within hours of its release. Comments ranged from calling it a &ldquo;one-man show&rdquo; to predicting a ₹1,000 crore lifetime run. Even those noting a few narrative dips praised Rajinikanth&rsquo;s unmatched screen presence and the film&rsquo;s larger-than-life spectacle.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Coolie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Coolie</a> title card theatre reaction is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Sadly, that&rsquo;s the only good thing about the whole movie. Even Rajinikanth&rsquo;s swag can&rsquo;t save it, and Aamir&rsquo;s cameo is just plain ghatiya. Big letdown <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CoolieFDFS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CoolieFDFS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CoolieReview?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CoolieReview</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rajnikanth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rajnikanth</a> <a href="https://t.co/YuCMpJ5HVs">pic.twitter.com/YuCMpJ5HVs</a>
&mdash; SUMIT (@5UM1T_DBZ) <a href="https://twitter.com/5UM1T_DBZ/status/1955875357665402965?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Rajinikanth Sir - This man doesn&rsquo;t age, he evolves. 🔥 Timeless, legendary, unstoppable. 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rajinikanth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rajinikanth</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CoolieReview?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CoolieReview</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CoolieThePowerHouse?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CoolieThePowerHouse</a> <a href="https://t.co/HFFRbgcM8h">pic.twitter.com/HFFRbgcM8h</a>
&mdash; Khanzy (@Khhanzy) <a href="https://twitter.com/Khhanzy/status/1955872712397566438?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2025</a></blockquote>

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Coolie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Coolie</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CoolieReview?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CoolieReview</a> The best movie on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/50yearsofRajinism?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#50yearsofRajinism</a>, thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/Dir_Lokesh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dir_Lokesh</a> 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Thalaivaaaa , brilliant! With all the characters worth it , box office shatters easily! ❤️❤️🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/YkepAoJtxB">pic.twitter.com/YkepAoJtxB</a>
&mdash; Suraj (@MRSURAJ1782) <a href="https://twitter.com/MRSURAJ1782/status/1955879842383323403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2025</a>
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With strong domestic and international numbers, Coolie is on track to become one of 2025&rsquo;s biggest Indian blockbusters. Its mix of nostalgic references, high-energy action, and superstar charisma ensures that both hardcore fans and casual viewers are getting their fill of big-screen entertainment.
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Rajinikanth’s Coolie smashes records with ₹100 crore pre-sales and fan celebrations

Coolie Box Office & Audience Buzz Unstoppable

Rajinikanth’s Coolie smashes records with ₹100 crore pre-sales and fan celebrations

August 14, 2025 | 18:18 IST