Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' Storms Box Office, Crosses ₹118.5 Crore in 3 Days

Superstar Rajinikanth's latest release, 'Coolie', has been a massive hit at the box office. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film has earned a staggering ₹118.5 crore net in India within just three days of its release.

The movie, which features an all-star ensemble cast including Akkineni Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, and Aamir Khan in a pivotal role, has seen houseful shows across the country. On its opening day, 'Coolie' raked in ₹65 crore, with the Tamil collections leading the way at ₹44.5 crore, followed by Telugu at ₹15.5 crore, Hindi at ₹4.5 crore, and Kannada at ₹50 lakh.

While the second day saw a slight dip in collections, the momentum remained strong, and by the end of the third day, 'Coolie' had already crossed the coveted ₹100 crore mark. With the extended Independence Day weekend still contributing to its earnings, the film is expected to comfortably breach the ₹150 crore mark within its first week.

Rajinikanth's fans have been celebrating the film's success, with theaters running houseful shows and the screenings being treated like festivals. The movie has been praised for its high-energy, nostalgic, and entertaining content, catering not just to die-hard fans but also to casual viewers.