Coolie Tamil Nadu Box Office Collection - 1st Day: Rajinikanth-Starrer Gets Flying Start In Chennai, Madurai

Superstar Rajinikanth's action thriller Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has stormed the Tamil Nadu box office with a thunderous opening on its first day of release. The film, which hit theaters on Thursday amid massive expectations, has set the cash registers ringing with an exceptional occupancy rate, signalling a bumper start.

Blockbuster Occupancy Across Tamil Nadu

Coolie opened to an overwhelming response, with near-full houses reported in major cities. The overall occupancy for the day stood at an impressive 89.79%, peaking during night shows at a staggering 94.32%. The film saw phenomenal traction in Chennai, where it recorded 97.75% occupancy, with night shows hitting 99%. Other key regions like Coimbatore (97.25%), Trichy (98.75%), and Pondicherry (97.50%) also witnessed packed theaters, proving Rajinikanth's unparalleled stardom, as per Sacnilk data.

Mixed Word-of-Mouth but Strong Box Office Numbers
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics and audiences, Coolie has managed to pull in massive crowds, thanks to Rajinikanth's star power and the film's high-octane action sequences. Early trade estimates suggest that the film has minted approximately ₹35 crore in Tamil Nadu alone on its opening day, making it the biggest opener of the state in 2025.

Record Number Of Screens In Chennai, Chengalpattu

The movie was released in 992 screens in Tamil Nadu in 568 theatres. Chennai and Chengalpatu have the highest number of screens and theatres, with 293 screens and 109 theatres. Coimbatore follows with 184 screens in 94 theatres.

Multi-Starrer Appeal and Pan-India Buzz
Apart from Rajinikanth, Coolie boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan (in a cameo), Upendra, and Shruti Haasan, which has further amplified its pan-India appeal. The film's gripping narrative and stylish execution by Lokesh Kanagaraj have contributed to its strong initial performance.

What's Next?
With such a phenomenal start, Coolie is expected to dominate the box office over the weekend. If the momentum continues, the film could easily cross the ₹100 crore mark in Tamil Nadu within the first week. However, its long-term success will depend on how well it sustains after the initial rush, especially with mixed word-of-mouth.

For now, Coolie has reaffirmed Rajinikanth's box office supremacy, proving once again that the Thalaivar magic is unstoppable!