Coolie worldwide box office collection day 4: Rajinikanth-starrer is #1 film in the world; beats Weapons, Nobody 2

Rajinikanth’s Coolie is rewriting the rules of box office success. In just four days, the action thriller has not only shattered records at home but also claimed the top spot on the global charts, outpacing Hollywood releases like Weapons, Freakier Friday, and Nobody 2.

Coolie’s Stunning Box Office Run

Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie opened with massive anticipation. The hype translated into numbers: ₹194.25 crore net (₹233 crore gross) in its extended four-day weekend in India. That’s a pace rarely seen even in Bollywood, and unprecedented in Tamil cinema.

The film has already set the record as the fastest Tamil movie to reach ₹100 crore. By Monday, it’s widely expected to cross ₹200 crore domestically, further solidifying Rajinikanth’s unrivaled star power.

Overseas Market Turns Into a Powerhouse

What makes Coolie’s success extraordinary is not just the Indian box office. Overseas, the film is matching and in some cases outperforming Hollywood heavyweights. In North America, the UK, and Australia, it delivered the best opening ever for a Tamil film. By Sunday, its international tally had climbed to $18 million (around ₹160 crore).

Put together, Coolie’s worldwide earnings stand at ₹393 crore ($45 million) in just four days—a jaw-dropping figure that places it firmly at the top of the global box office charts.

How Coolie Became the #1 Film in the World

To appreciate Coolie’s achievement, you need to look at the global landscape. Hollywood is winding down its summer slate, and no big tentpole film released this weekend. That created an opening for Rajinikanth’s film to surge ahead.

Its $45 million haul edged out Zach Cregger’s horror film Weapons, which earned $44 million worldwide across the same period. Weapons pulled in $29 million in the US and another $15 million overseas, but still fell short of Coolie’s numbers.

Third place went to Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR’s War 2, which banked $30 million globally in its first four days. That puts it neck-and-neck with Disney’s Freakier Friday, starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, which also landed around $30 million.

The only new Hollywood release, Bob Odenkirk’s Nobody 2, disappointed with just $14 million worldwide—a fraction of Coolie’s opening.

Rajinikanth’s Global Appeal

Rajinikanth has long been a superstar in India, but Coolie is evidence that his pull now extends worldwide. Tamil cinema’s global footprint has been growing steadily, and Coolie’s numbers prove it’s no longer niche. Multiplex audiences in North America and Europe are showing up in large numbers, reflecting both the diaspora’s support and an increasing appetite for Indian action thrillers.

This kind of breakout success puts Rajinikanth in the same conversation as global action icons. For Hollywood, it’s a reminder that the international box office isn’t just about English-language content anymore—Indian blockbusters are real competitors.

All About the Film

At its core, Coolie blends Rajinikanth’s larger-than-life charisma with Lokesh Kanagaraj’s gritty storytelling. The film follows a retired coolie drawn into a violent underworld after the death of his close friend. Nagarjuna plays the antagonist Simon, with supporting turns from Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and Sathyaraj. The cameo from Aamir Khan only adds to the star power.

Despite mixed reviews from critics—some praising the action, others questioning its pacing—the movie’s commercial success is undeniable. Fans are showing up for the spectacle, the energy, and of course, Rajinikanth.

What’s Next for Coolie?

If current trends hold, Coolie is likely to join the ₹500 crore worldwide club within its first week. For Tamil cinema, this marks another leap in scale and ambition. For Rajinikanth, it’s proof that even after decades in the industry, his brand of cinema continues to resonate across generations.

The bigger picture? Indian films are no longer competing only in domestic markets—they’re playing, and winning, on the global stage.