
Naga Chaitanya Is Rooting For Father Nagarjuna's Coolie: ‘Today For My King'
Actor Naga Chaitanya posted a poster of Nagarjuna's character and gave a shoutout to Coolie and his father Nagarjuna, who plays a key role in the film.
The day fans have been waiting for is finally here! Coolie, starring Superstar Rajinikanth, has hit theatres worldwide today, August 14. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the action-packed gangster drama has already created waves at the box office with record-breaking advance bookings, and now, it's receiving love and support from across the film industry.
As the film rolls out in theatres, family and industry friends throng to their social media handles to extend their wishes for the film's success.
Naga Chaitanya Cheers for His Father Nagarjuna
Adding to the excitement, actor Naga Chaitanya gave a shoutout to Coolie and his father Nagarjuna, who plays a key role in the film.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he posted a poster of Nagarjuna's character and wrote, '#coolie. Today for my #king."
#coolie today for my #king pic.twitter.com/3r0T8U4I9g — chaitanya akkineni (@chay_akkineni) August 14, 2025
Sai Dharam Tej sends best wishes to the Coolie Team
Telugu star Sai Dharam Tej also took to social media to express his excitement for Coolie and extended best wishes to Rajinikanth and the entire ensemble cast. In a detailed post, he praised the star-studded line-up and wished for the film's grand success.
Taking to X (formerly on Twitter), Sai Dharam Tej penned, 'A huge ensemble of stars are coming together tomorrow as Deva, Simon, Kaleesha, and Dayal. Wishing nothing but blockbuster to the incredible #superstar @rajinikanth sir, #king @iamnagarjuna garu, #AamirKhan sir, @nimmaupendra sir, #SathyaRaj garu, #SoubinShahir sir, @shrutihaasan garu, @Dir_Lokesh bro, @anirudhofficial bro & the entire team of #Coolie."
A huge ensemble of stars are coming together tomorrow as Deva, Simon, Kaleesha, and Dayal🔥Wishing nothing but blockbuster to the incredible #superstar @rajinikanth sir, #king @iamnagarjuna garu, #AamirKhan sir, @nimmaupendra sir, #SathyaRaj garu, #SoubinShahir sir,… pic.twitter.com/kmuaTn6v2p — Sai Dharam Tej (@IamSaiDharamTej) August 13, 2025
Coolie's Star-Studded Lineup
Produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner, Coolie is one of the biggest releases of the year. Apart from Rajinikanth, the film features a stellar ensemble cast including Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, and Upendra, among others.
Supporting actors include Rachita Ram, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, Kanna Ravi, Monisha Blessy, Kaali Venkat, and Charle, adding to the film's strong on-screen presence.
Coolie's Plot: Crime, Power, and Redemption
Set in a gritty coastal port town, Coolie follows Deva (Rajinikanth), a mysterious figure who re-emerges to reclaim his lost criminal empire. He uses antique gold watches and an iron will to challenge a ruthless crime syndicate, leading to a high-stakes battle of power, manipulation, and revenge.
With Lokesh Kanagaraj's signature style of storytelling, adrenaline-fueled action, and emotional depth, Coolie promises to be a blockbuster in every sense.
First Published:
Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles

India.com
14 minutes ago
- India.com
Coolie Box Office Collection Day 6: Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna's gangster drama crosses Rs 200 crore mark in India, but where is War 2?
Coolie Box Office Collection Day 6: Only a few people in their lifetime earn respect, name, fame, and money like Rajinikanth. The actor is hailed as a demigod in the South, and fans go crazy every time a new movie of his hits the big screen. Something similar happened with Lokesh Kanagaraj's film Coolie. From long queues to celebrations outside the theater halls—you name it, and it happens every time a Thalaivar film releases. While the film had a thunderous start at the box office, it enjoyed strong numbers over the Independence Day weekend, but collections have started to dip as the weekdays set in. Coolie Box Office Collection Day 6 Detailed Analysis As per early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, Coolie's box office collection on day 6 stood at Rs 9.50 crore. Coming to Coolie's box office collection on day 1 and 2, the movie minted Rs 65 crore and Rs 54 crore, respectively. Coolie was released in 4 languages, including Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada. The Tamil belt turned out to be the highest revenue generator. Over days 3, 4, and 5, Coolie earned Rs 39 crore, Rs 35 crore, and Rs 12 crore, respectively. Coolie Gives Tough Competition to War 2 Despite the slowdown, Rajinikanth's action drama has surpassed the Rs 200 crore mark in India, a milestone that has fans rejoicing. However, it continues to face tough competition from Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's War 2, which hit theaters on the same day. Coolie Movie Review Coolie movie review by reads, 'Overall, Coolie aspires to be a mass entertainer but is hindered by a fragmented storyline and underdeveloped characters. The ensemble cast's potential is largely untapped, and the narrative's lack of focus detracts from the overall experience. It misses the mark on multiple fronts, making it an unexpected misstep in Lokesh's otherwise strong filmography.'

India.com
44 minutes ago
- India.com
War 2 Box Office Collection Day 6: Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR's action-thriller struggles to reach Rs 200 crore, earns Rs...
War 2 Box Office Collection Day 6: When two big films hit the big screen on the same day, it is expected to be a storm at the box office. However, something opposite happened as Ayan Mukerji's War 2 and Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie were released simultaneously. While it was expected that both films would perform big at the box office, the opposite happened. Coolie opened with Rs 65 crore, while War 2 earned Rs 52 crore on day 1. Now, almost a week later, both films have slowed down in generating revenue. As per early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, War 2 box office collection on day 6 stands at Rs 8. 25 crore. War 2 Box Office Collection Detailed Analysis Directed by Ayan Mukerji under the YRF banner and within the YRF Spy Universe, War 2 is headlined by Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani, and Jr NTR. Made on a budget of Rs 400 crore, War 2's box office collection on day 1 stood at Rs 52 crore. The numbers were not considered good because, being a pan-India release, it did not mint as much as expected, especially in the Hindi market. Following day 1, on day 2 and 3, War 2 earned Rs 57 crore and Rs 33 crore respectively. On day 2, the movie witnessed a 50 percent hike in the Hindi market as it collected Rs 44 crore. Over the next two days, the collections dropped, with the film earning Rs 32 crore on day 4 and just Rs 8 crore on day 5. Now, War 2 box office collection on day 6 stands at Rs 8.25 crore. With this, the total collection of War 2 has reached Rs 192 crore. It now seems that the film is struggling to touch the Rs 200 crore mark. War 2 Competition From Rajinikanth's Coolie In the initial days of release, War 2 and Coolie had an edge-to-edge competition, with only a marginal difference in collections. However, now, Coolie has surpassed the Rs 200 crore mark in India and is leading with a good margin. War 2 Review War 2 movie review by reads, 'The plot of War 2 is painfully predictable, the VFX are subpar, and the dialogues often border on cringeworthy. Hrithik's much-hyped mass entry and a few well-executed action scenes are the only moments worth noting.'
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
'Coolie' Box Office collection day 6: Rajinikanth's film touches Rs 216 crore mark in India; BEATS Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's 'War 2' on first Tuesday
Superstar Rajinikanth 's latest film 'Coolie' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, had a thunderous start at the box office during the Independence Day weekend. But after the long holiday run, the film is now seeing a dip in collections as weekdays kick in. Despite the slowdown, the Rajinikanth action drama has crossed the big Rs 200 crore mark in India, a milestone that keeps fans celebrating. However, the film is facing stiff competition as Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's 'War 2' also released on the same day. 'Coolie' box office collection day 6 According to early estimates by Sacnilk, On Tuesday, 'Coolie' brought in around Rs 9.50 crore. This took the total collection of 'Coolie' in India to Rs 216 crore net by Day 6. 'Coolie' box office opening day numbers On its release day, a Thursday, 'Coolie' made a massive opening with Rs 65 crore in India. This strong start gave the film an edge over its rivals and set the tone for a promising run. The Friday numbers, however, showed the first signs of a dip. The film dropped by more than 15% and brought in Rs 54.75 crore. Still, this was a strong collection for a non-holiday weekday. Rajinikanth's film faces dip in box office collection The Saturday and Sunday run was expected to bring in bigger numbers, but 'Coolie' continued to dip. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo On Saturday, it collected Rs 39.5 crore, and on Sunday, it slipped further to Rs 35.25 crore. Even with the slide, Rajinikanth's film managed to keep its grip on audiences and stayed well ahead of many other releases. Weekdays are always the real test for any film, and 'Coolie' showed its first big drop on Monday. The film collected Rs 12 crore, which, while lower than the weekend numbers, was still considered decent for a weekday. 'Coolie' Vs 'War 2' One of the biggest talking points around 'Coolie' is its clash with 'War 2'. Both films released on the same day, creating a box office battle between Rajinikanth, Hrithik Roshan, and Jr NTR. On its first Tuesday, 'War 2' tried to keep pace but ended up behind 'Coolie'. The film earned Rs 8.25 crore on Day 6, taking its domestic total to just over Rs 190 crore. This means that even with a dip, 'Coolie' is still ahead in the race. 'Coolie' worldwide box office collection Beyond India, 'Coolie' has turned into a huge success. The film has already crossed the Rs 400 crore mark worldwide, placing it among the biggest earners for Rajinikanth. But the journey does not end here. The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial still has a way to go before it can match or beat the numbers of other big films like 'Saiyaara' (Rs 324.75 crore net in India) and 'Chhaava' (Rs 601.57 crore net in India). About 'Coolie' 'Coolie' tells the story of Deva, a former union leader played by Rajinikanth. Deva sets out to find the truth behind the sudden death of his friend Rajasekhar, played by Sathyaraj. In his journey, Deva locks horns with a gangster named Simon (played by Nagarjuna) and Simon's right-hand man Dayal (played by Soubin Shahir). The film also stars Shruti Haasan, Rachita Ram, and Upendra in important roles, while Aamir Khan makes a key appearance. DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. While we strive for accuracy, all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the project's box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@ "Get the latest updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."



