Rajinikanth’s Coolie Surpasses Brahmastra and Kantara at Worldwide Box Office

Chennai, August 21 – Superstar Rajinikanth’s latest blockbuster Coolie continues its triumphant run at the global box office. The action-packed entertainer has now surpassed the lifetime earnings of Ranbir Kapoor’s Brahmastra and Rishab Shetty’s Kantara, two of the most celebrated Indian fantasy films of recent years.

Despite a slight dip in daily footfalls after its record-breaking opening, Coolie has crossed the ₹400 crore mark worldwide in less than two weeks. The film stormed into theatres with an unprecedented ₹151 crore global debut, making it the biggest-ever opener for a Tamil film.

Box Office Snapshot

Day 1 Worldwide: ₹151 crore (record Tamil debut)

Total so far: ₹400+ crore worldwide

Now ahead of: Brahmastra (2022), Kantara (2022)

Competition: Outpacing War 2 in global charts

Trade analysts note that Coolie is “setting new benchmarks for Tamil cinema globally,” with strong overseas collections driving its dominance.

What’s Next?

With holiday weekends approaching and continued audience buzz, Coolie is expected to climb further in the all-time charts, potentially challenging other pan-India blockbusters.