21 Aug 2025 : Superstar Rajinikanth’s latest action thriller Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has zoomed past major cinematic milestones, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films in recent times. In just seven days, the film has amassed an impressive ₹432 crore worldwide, edging past the lifetime collections of Brahmastra Part One and Kantara, and now setting its sights on Vijay’s The Greatest of All Time (GOAT).
Outpacing the Competition
Trade analyses confirm that Coolie‘s global total has now exceeded that of Brahmastra Part One (₹431 crore) and Kantara (₹416 crore). Achieving this feat despite midweek collection dips underscores its strong opening weekend and sustained audience interest.
Box Office Breakdown
Domestically, within its first week, Coolie recorded a ₹222.5 crore net (₹266 crore gross) in India . Meanwhile, international markets contributed approximately $20 million, translating to around ₹166 crore . These impressive figures culminate in the Rs 432 crore global tally.
GOAT Now in the Crosshairs
With the bar quietly set at ₹450 crore, the next milestone for Coolie is Vijay’s GOAT, whose worldwide collection is reported in the ₹440–456 crore range . Although reaching the mammoth ₹600 crore mark now seems distant, Coolie continues to build momentum into its second weekend .
Commercial Significance
Coolie has rapidly climbed the ranks among Rajinikanth’s career-high earners, standing now among his most successful ventures. Lokesh Kanagaraj’s direction and the ensemble cast—including Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, and a cameo by Aamir Khan—paired with Anirudh Ravichander’s chart-topping score, have significantly driven the box office appeal .
Looking Ahead
The film’s future trajectory hinges on conscripted weekend footfalls and favorable family-viewing re-certification in India, potentially boosting earnings further. If Coolie clears the ₹450 crore benchmark, it will solidify its place among the modern Tamil cinema’s top grossers, setting new benchmarks in the pan-Indian action genre.
Summary
Rajinikanth’s Coolie has surged past Brahmastra Part One and Kantara, amassing ₹432 crore globally within just seven days of release. The film recorded ₹222.5 crore net in India and approx ₹166 crore from overseas markets, positioning it as one of the top-grossing Indian films of the year. Its next target is Vijay’s GOAT, which holds a lifetime global total in the ₹440–456 crore range. Though the ₹600 crore milestone now seems ambitious, the strong performance and continued weekend potential cement Coolie as a major success in Rajinikanth’s starrer legacy.