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News18
32 minutes ago
- News18
Coolie Box Office Day 1: Rajinikanth Shatters All Records, Film Earns Rs 150 Crore On Opening
Coolie Box Office Collection Day 1: Rajinikanth's Coolie earns Rs 150 crore worldwide on Day 1, setting a new record for Tamil cinema. Coolie Box Office Collection Day 1: Rajinikanth's Coolie has delivered nothing short of a historic opening at the box office. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film was already creating waves with staggering advance bookings, and early estimates now confirm it has grossed around Rs 150 crore worldwide on its very first day. This makes Coolie the first Tamil film ever to achieve such a massive debut. While, day one India net collections for Coolie stand at nearly Rs 65 crore across languages, trade reports suggest Coolie collected Rs 28–30 crore from Tamil Nadu, Rs 16–18 crore from Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, Rs 14–15 crore from Karnataka, Rs 10 crore from Kerala, and a jaw-dropping Rs 75 crore from overseas markets. With these numbers, the film has surpassed Leo's record, which grossed Rs 76 crore on opening day in India, making Coolie the biggest Tamil opener yet. The timing of the release, just ahead of the Independence Day weekend, is expected to fuel even bigger box office numbers in the coming days. A Historic Box Office Opening For Rajinikanth The phenomenal Day 1 response comes despite mixed reviews from critics, proving that Coolie is critic-proof. With fans thronging theatres in India and abroad, the film has turned into a celebratory event. Industry experts believe the movie's multi-starrer format has played a crucial role. Alongside Rajinikanth, Coolie features powerhouse names like Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and Soubin Shahir. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala highlighted the film's nationwide appeal, saying, 'Rajinikanth's pan-India reach, coupled with Aamir Khan's strong presence in the Hindi market, has made this a true event film. With five stars pulling their own audiences, the movie was destined for massive numbers." Adding to the frenzy, Coolie clashed with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's War 2, but still managed to cross Rs 100 crore in pre-sales alone, selling over 12 lakh tickets on its first day. This underlines Rajinikanth's unparalleled dominance at the box office. Coolie Marks 50 Years Of Rajinikanth Coolie also arrives at a significant milestone in Rajinikanth's career, celebrating 50 years of his unmatched stardom. Lokesh Kanagaraj has crafted a film that blends high-octane action with nostalgia, giving fans plenty of reasons to cheer. The climax, which includes Aamir Khan's cameo and several unexpected twists, has become a major talking point. News18 Showsha's review praised the spectacle, stating, 'The climax is packed not just with action, but the famous cameo appearance by Aamir Khan. The plot twists don't end there. Wait till you watch the tail-end scene to be taken back in time. Overall, Lokesh Kanagaraj has managed to bring a banger to the theatres that need to be enjoyed on the big screen with a hall filled with Rajini fans." With Independence Day festivities and the long weekend ahead, trade experts predict Coolie will continue its record-breaking spree, cementing itself as one of the biggest blockbusters in Tamil cinema history. First Published: August 14, 2025, 23:44 IST 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.
Pink Villa
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- Pink Villa
War 2 (Hindi) Day 1 Box Office Estimates: Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR starrer opens with an ordinary Rs 29 crore net
War 2 has finally been released in cinemas. The sequel to the 2019 film, War, marks the return of Hrithik Roshan as Major Kabir Dhaliwal. Also featuring Kiara Advani and Jr NTR, the recently released action thriller is produced under the banner of Yash Raj Films. War 2 competes with Chhaava for the biggest opening day of 2025 in Hindi. War 2 collects Rs 29 crore on Day 1 in Hindi markets Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 started its journey with an opening collection of Rs 28-30 crore at the Hindi box office. The Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR starrer has received mixed word of mouth on the release day. The opening of the much-hyped action thriller should have been bigger, considering it was touted as one of the biggest movies of 2025. War 2, which clashed with Rajinikanth-led movie Coolie at the box office, should earn around Rs 40 crore tomorrow. However, the underwhelming opening day response to Aditya Chopra's latest production, along with the mixed reviews, is raising concerns of a good lifetime run. War 2 Competes With Chhaava For Biggest Day 1 Of 2025 In Hindi Meanwhile, the good news is that the War sequel is competing with Chhaava for the biggest opening day of 2025 in Hindi. Vicky Kaushal's historical drama earned Rs 29.50 crore on the first day of its release. War 2 will top Chhaava if it manages to come on the higher end of the projections, tomorrow. The all India number of War 2 is in the vicinity of Rs 50 crore net. Sikandar, which opened at Rs 25 crore, is in the third position, followed by Housefull 5 on the fourth spot, which fetched Rs 22 crore. Having an opening day figure of Rs 20 crore, Saiyaara is in the fifth position. The Top Hindi Net Openings Of 2025 In India Are As Under War 2 in theaters War 2 is running in theaters near you. Have you booked the tickets for Hrithik Roshan's movie yet? Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
NDTV
an hour ago
- NDTV
On NDTV Jai Jawan, Aamir Khan Says He Is "Religious, But It Is..."
Religion is a personal topic for Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who believes that all faiths lead to one god. On NDTV's Independence Day special Jai Jawan, the actor-producer was asked whether he was religious or spiritual. In his response, Aamir Khan said, "I am (religious). Religion is such a personal topic with each one of us. It's something which is very close to my heart and I respect all religions. We may have different paths but we are finally headed to the same source. "I don't know how spiritual I am. I suppose I'd like to believe I am (spiritual). I think you have to connect to a larger consciousness. Connecting to the larger consciousness is connecting to god." The 60-year-old actor, who was last seen in Sitaare Zameen Par, said he recently started meditating. "I started doing meditation a few months ago... One of the forms of meditation is also when you are fully focused on something. Squash is also very meditative. All that chasing the ball... " Aapke dimaag mein sab dhul jaata hai (Your mind becomes all clear)" said Aamir Khan, adding he practises Daaji Meditation, spiritual practice guided by Daaji (Kamlesh Patel), who is the current spiritual guide of the Heartfulness tradition. Aamir Khan returned to Jai Jawan after featuring on the special programme, dedicated to the Indian armed forces, over two decades ago, right after the Kargil War victory. Watch the full coverage of Jai Jawan on NDTV at 12 noon, August 15.
