Rajinikanth’s Coolie, directed by lokesh kanagaraj, continues to dominate at the box office, proving that superstar power combined with gripping storytelling still pulls crowds—even in the third week of release. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the film’s Day 17 collection, worldwide numbers, and occupancy stats.
1. Day 17 Earnings: A Strong Comeback
- Date: Saturday, august 30, 2025
- Domestic Collection (Day 17): Rs 2.65 crore
- Total Domestic Net Collection: Rs 275.85 crore
The movie saw a sharp surge thanks to the weekend rush, with expectations of further gains on Sunday.
2. Day 16 Snapshot
- Day 16 Domestic Collection: Rs 1.7 crore
- Tamil: Rs 1.13 crore
- Hindi: Rs 20 lakh
- Telugu: Rs 35 lakh
- Kannada: Rs 2 lakh
The jump on Day 17 indicates strong audience retention and the effect of word-of-mouth publicity.
3. Second Weekend Highlights
- Total Collection: Rs 41.85 crore
- Tamil: Rs 24.2 crore
- Hindi: Rs 9.4 crore
- Telugu: Rs 7.55 crore
- Kannada: Rs 70 lakh
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s direction and Rajinikanth’s larger-than-life performance helped maintain impressive footfalls.
4. Worldwide box office Milestone
- Global Collection: Rs 500.25 crore
- Domestic Gross: Rs 323.75 crore
- Overseas: Rs 176.5 crore
Coolie has surpassed several contemporary releases, including hrithik roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2, which stands at Rs 353.7 crore worldwide.
5. Occupancy Trends on Day 17
Tamil Occupancy: 23.68%
- Morning Shows: 14.20%
- Afternoon Shows: 23.60%
- Evening Shows: 25.76%
- Night Shows: 31.17%
Hindi Occupancy: 14.31%
- Morning Shows: 6.18%
- Afternoon Shows: 13.09%
- Evening Shows: 13.53%
- Night Shows: 24.42%
The higher evening and night occupancy reflects the film’s mass appeal and the weekend effect.
6. lokesh Kanagaraj: director Behind the Magic
The director of Coolie is also known for blockbuster projects like:
- Kaithi (Karthi)
- Master (Vijay)
- Leo (Vijay)
- Vikram (Kamal Haasan)
His signature tight narratives, high-octane action, and stylish cinematography continue to attract audiences across multiple languages.
7. Opening & Competition
- Opening Day Domestic Collection: Rs 65 crore net
- Coolie released worldwide on August 14, 2025, alongside War 2, making its continued success even more noteworthy.
The film’s steady box office performance highlights Rajinikanth’s enduring star power and the audience’s appetite for action-packed masala entertainers.
Final Takeaway
Coolie’s Day 17 surge proves that weekend momentum, positive word-of-mouth, and superstar appeal can keep box office numbers robust even weeks after release. With domestic collections nearing Rs 276 crore and global numbers topping Rs 500 crore, Coolie is cementing its place as a major box office hit of 2025..jpg)
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