Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' Sets World Record at Box Office

'Coolie', starring Rajinikanth, shattered records with a Rs 151 crore collection on its first day globally. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film features a star-studded cast. Rajinikanth plays a coolie fighting against corruption, marking his first collaboration with Kanagaraj. Distributed by Pen Studios, it's his 171st film.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 15-08-2025 15:08 IST | Created: 15-08-2025 15:08 IST
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' Sets World Record at Box Office
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'Coolie', starring superstar Rajinikanth, made an unprecedented impact on its opening day, collecting over Rs 151 crore globally. This achievement crowns it as the highest-grossing Tamil film debut ever.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, 'Coolie' features a stellar cast including Soubin Shahir, Upendra, and Shruti Haasan, with a special appearance by Bollywood icon Aamir Khan. The film, distributed by Pen Studios, marks Rajinikanth's 171st role as a lead actor and his first collaboration with Kanagaraj.

Set in a port town, 'Coolie' tells the story of a dedicated worker who challenges a corrupt syndicate preying on his former colleagues. The record-setting performance solidifies Rajinikanth's reputation as a key figure in cinematic history.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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