On its second day (Friday, August 15, 2025), which coincided with Independence Day, Coolie managed to sustain its momentum, recording strong occupancies across the country. Tamil Nadu Leads the Charge The Tamil version continues to be the biggest contributor to the film's success. On Day 2, the overall Tamil occupancy stood at 80.70%, with multiplexes and single screens running at near-full capacity, especially in urban centres, according to Sacnilk data. Chennai: The capital city was the biggest highlight, with an astonishing 96.50% occupancy across 721 shows. Both multiplexes and standalone theatres reported sold-out evening and night shows. Coimbatore & Trichy: These cities also recorded excellent turnout with 92.50% and 94% occupancy, respectively. Madurai & Salem: While Madurai maintained a healthy 80.25%, Salem showed comparatively lower but still solid occupancy at 75.25%.

 

Other centres like Pondicherry, Dindigul and Vellore too hovered in the 84-92% range, proving the superstar's unmatched pull in the state. Morning shows were slightly slower at 63.86%, but the film witnessed huge jumps in the afternoon (86.25%), evening (86.37%) and night (86.33%) slots. Telugu States Register Strong Response Rajinikanth's popularity in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana once again came to the fore. The Telugu version recorded an impressive 85.42% occupancy, with maximum traction during afternoon (91.83%) and evening (90.47%) shows. Given the festive period and extended weekend, trade experts predict the film will sustain well in the Telugu market, especially in Hyderabad and Vizag circuits.

 

Hindi Belt: Decent but Steady The Hindi dubbed version, Coolie: The Powerhouse, saw a comparatively modest but steady performance. On Day 2, it registered 54.60% occupancy, which is a notable improvement from its opening day trend. Morning shows were sluggish at 30.23%, Afternoon saw growth to 61.70%, Evening shows peaked at 67.29%, Night shows settled at 59.17%. While the Hindi collections are significantly lower than the southern versions, the upward trend suggests that word of mouth is helping in Tier-1 cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune. Regional Variations: North vs South In contrast to Tamil Nadu's near-total dominance, the National Capital Region (NCR) reported only 53.50% occupancy across 96 shows. This highlights the film's regional skew, with South India contributing the lion's share of revenue. Two-Day Grand Total The early trends say that the multilingual movie has earned around Rs 53.5 crore on day 2. With this, Coolie has collected a massive ₹118.5 crore nett in India in just two days. This makes it one of the biggest openers for Rajinikanth in recent years, second only to his industry blockbusters. What's Next? The strong Independence Day boost has set the film on a powerful trajectory. Trade analysts suggest that if the film continues this momentum, the opening weekend collections could touch the ₹200 crore nett range in India. Overseas markets such as the USA, Malaysia, and UAE, where Rajinikanth enjoys a massive following, are also expected to add significantly to the film's global gross. Verdict So Far While critics remain divided on Lokesh Kanagaraj's storytelling in Coolie, the audience response clearly shows that Rajinikanth's star power remains unshakable. The film's commercial performance in Tamil Nadu and Telugu states has ensured that it's well on track to emerge as one of the year's biggest blockbusters.