Rajinikanth’s Coolie opened on Independence Day. Fans filled theatres across India. They cheered the superstar’s familiar larger-than-life moments. Meanwhile, a fan video showing a creative tribute went viral.
Fan Carves Rajinikanth’s Face on a Mossy Wall
An artist named Indrajith posted the clip on Instagram. He and a friend found an old brick wall covered in algae. Then they removed the moss with small stones. Next, they used white powder to define Rajinikanth’s features. Also, they carved the film title Coolie beside the portrait. The post read, “Whistle parakkatume..!!” The video has already drawn millions of views. Viewers flooded the comments with fire and heart emojis.
Film Snapshot: Cast and Story
Lokesh Kanagaraj directs Coolie. Rajinikanth plays the lead. The cast also includes Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir and Upendra. In addition, Aamir Khan appears in a special cameo. The plot follows a former coolie union leader. He fights a corrupt syndicate that exploits port workers.
Strong Opening Day Numbers
On its opening day, Coolie grossed an estimated ₹151 crore worldwide, including roughly $8 million from overseas and about $3.04 million from North America, while India net receipts were reported at approximately ₹65 crore; these early totals made it the biggest opening day for a Tamil film and placed it among the top first-day performers for Indian cinema. Moreover, strong international demand helped push the figures higher and signalled robust downstream value for streaming and satellite rights. Note that opening-day numbers are preliminary and can vary slightly between trade trackers and studio releases.
Overseas Success and Global Rank
Overseas, the film also performed well. It earned nearly $8 million outside India on day one. Sun Pictures reported a worldwide day-one gross of about ₹151 crore. Therefore, the movie recorded the biggest opening day for a Tamil film. Moreover, it stands among the top first-day openings for any Indian film globally.
Why the Buzz Matters
Critics noted Rajinikanth’s screen magnetism. Fans responded with viral art, packed shows and social posts. Furthermore, strong music and promotion, especially the energetic tracks, boosted interest. Moreover, the film’s fast opening creates immediate commercial momentum. Consequently, distributors gain confidence and more theatres keep the film on extended runs. Additionally, high early receipts raise the value of downstream rights like streaming and satellite deals. International demand also sends a clear signal to markets abroad. Therefore, positive word-of-mouth can sustain box-office returns beyond the first week and turn the film into a long-running commercial success.
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