Superstar Rajinikanth’s latest action film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has not only sustained its initial buzz but also netted ₹269.81 Crore in 15 days with some ups and downs in viewing figures. Rajinikanth’s and Lokesh’s first film together opened to massive reception but has been struggling to maintain its pace for some time now.
🚀 Opening Week: A Blockbuster Start
Dr. Rajinikanth’s film, ‘Coolie,’ released with massive expectations and fervent buzz. The film received a whopping ₹65 crore on the first day, the highest in the state for the first weekend. The first week retained most of the traction and by the seventh day, the film’s net collection in India stood at ₹ 229.65 crore. The hype during the initial days of the movie was supplemented by the superstar’s charm and supported by a glimpse of Aamir Khan, along with prominent South Indian stars such as Nagarjuna Akkineni, Shruthi Haasan, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and Soubin Shahir.
📉 Week 2: A Drop After the Storm
Another change to the viewing figures was set to be captured in the second weekend. Although viewing figures during the weekday proved to be less lucrative, the second Saturday and Sunday managed to capture some ₹10.5 and ₹11.35 crore respectively. Come Monday, the total collection stood at a meager 3.25 crore, thus bringing the 15-day domestic total to 269.81 crore. A steep drop indeed.
🌟 Star Power vs Audience Verdict
The film’s reception has been mixed. Rajinikanth’s towering screen presence and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s signature action sequences have been widely appreciated. However, many viewers felt the storyline lacked the punch expected from Lokesh’s previous blockbusters. Some even pointed out loopholes in the screenplay, though the climax sequence managed to deliver goosebump-inducing moments.
🎬 Final Word
After 15 days, Coolie has proven to be a box office winner in numbers, but not an undisputed crowd-pleaser. It stands as a film that works strongly for Rajinikanth’s fans, yet leaves mixed impressions among the wider audience.