The film is behind Stree 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 in terms of its opening day numbers.
Directed by Dominic Arun and starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, and Sandy, the movie is now the fourth-highest-grossing Mollywood release
The film, featuring Kalyani Priyadarshan, has left behind Mohanlal's latest release Hridayapoorvam at the domestic ticket counters.
Globally, the film is also holding firm. Coolie’s extended opening weekend (August 14–17) brought in over $44 million (₹385 crore+), and with Tuesday’s earnings, its worldwide total is estimated to be above ₹400 crore.
Its opening weekend total of ₹385 crore places it ahead of Hollywood and Bollywood rivals in India this year, including War 2, which earned ₹182.27 crore domestically over its first five days.
Worldwide, the film hit ₹320 crore gross by Saturday, including a massive ₹131.5 crore from overseas markets. With Sunday’s performance, the total is expected to top ₹350 crore.
The film broke into the record books as the fastest Tamil movie to cross ₹300 crore worldwide, overtaking Jailer, Leo, and 2.0.
Regionally, Coolie continues to dominate in Tamil and Telugu circuits, bolstered by Rajinikanth’s unmatched pull in the South. Meanwhile, War 2 is accelerating in the Hindi and Telugu markets, with occupancy levels topping 50% in urban centers and multiplexes.
- War 2 features Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR in a gripping action thriller. - The film has collected Rs 53.67 crore in India so far. - Post-theatrical OTT release on Netflix expected in October.
Coolie has so far earned ₹68.1 crore net domestically and an estimated ₹145 crore globally. Tamil Nadu, the Telugu states, and key overseas markets have delivered particularly strong numbers.
While Coolie opened to mixed reviews due to its first half and background music by Anirudh Ravichander, War 2 received overwhelmingly negative reviews as its VFX and story did not sit well with critics and audiences.
The climax and an emotional sequence drew praise for adding weight to the narrative, and two post-credit scenes—teasing Alpha and Pathaan 2—have sparked online chatter.
With theaters packed and the festive buzz at full tilt, Coolie’s opening day haul is already estimated at ₹7.4 crore net in India. The real test, however, lies ahead: Can it sustain the momentum beyond the opening spectacle?
Yash Raj Films, banking on its Spy Universe and momentum from the successful Saiyaara, now faces pressure as War 2 trails not only in sales but in buzz.
Behind the scenes, Kanagaraj — the hit-maker behind some of Tamil cinema’s biggest smashes — collected ₹50 crore to direct, while music man Anirudh Ravichander took home ₹15 crore for a soundtrack already burning up playlists.
Overseas momentum is even stronger, with ₹45–60 crore in day 1 pre-sales and a historic milestone: Coolie is the first Tamil film to cross $2 million in North American advance bookings, surpassing Kabali and Leo.
Internationally, Coolie is setting unprecedented records for Tamil cinema, with ₹27 crore in pre-sales and $2 million already grossed in North America — the first time for a Kollywood film.
While Thalaiva's latest film is set to rule the box office in style this weekend, Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR-starrer commercial actioner may have to give a tough fight to sustain at the ticket counters. Here's what we know
Coolie is ahead of War 2 in terms of its advance bookings for the first day, first shows.
Latest Bollywood releases -- Ajay Devgn-led comic caper Son of Sardaar 2 as well as Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri-starrer romantic drama Dhadak 2 -- have failed to deliver in their first weekend at the ticket counters.
"Son of Sardaar 2" opened to a net of ₹6.21–₹6.75 crore on its first day. Despite franchise recognition, the film showed little movement by Day 2, with total collections plateauing at ₹6.75 crore.





