Coolie Box Office Day 9: Rajinikanth Film Becomes Biggest Indian Hit of 2025, Surpasses War 2 and More

Quick Summary

• Rajinikanth’s Tamil action thriller Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, released on August 14, 2025. the film features Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Rachita Ram, and Shruti haasan in lead roles with Aamir Khan in a cameo.
• The film is the biggest Indian hit overseas of 2025, earning Rs 167 crore overseas and surpassing Saiyaara (Rs 160 crore) and Chhaava (Rs 90 crore). Globally, it is indeed set to cross Rs 450 crore at the box office.
• Whether it will reach Rs 500 crore globally depends on its second weekend performance.
• Coolie clashed with Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR-starrer War 2. While struggling at the box office due to mixed reviews,War 2 has earned over Rs 300 crore globally (Rs 200 crore from India).

Indian Opinion Analysis
The success of Rajinikanth’s Coolie, particularly its record-setting performance overseas in comparison to domestic numbers for other films like Saiyaara and Chhaava, highlights growing international demand for Indian cinema featuring South Indian superstars.Lokesh Kanagaraj’s reputation as a director capable of delivering blockbusters further cements Tamil cinema’s prominence beyond traditional markets. With India increasingly appealing to global audiences through diverse genres from period dramas to romantic thrillers and action spectacles like this film series clash (War vs Coolie), such milestones reinforce India’s status as both a competitive domestic market and an expanding global player in entertainment.

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