Coolie Sets New Benchmarks with Massive Overseas Opening
"Rajinikanth's Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, shatters records with $8.76 million overseas opening day gross – the biggest ever for a Tamil film in 2025. Check country-wise breakdown and comparisons."
Superstar Rajinikanth's latest blockbuster, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has kicked off its international run in spectacular fashion. The film raked in an impressive $8.76 million gross on its opening day (including premiere shows), marking the highest overseas debut for any Indian movie released in 2025.
This phenomenal start also establishes Coolie as the all-time biggest overseas opener among Tamil films, surpassing the previous record held by Leo ($8.08 million). Additionally, it ranks as the second-highest opening day gross internationally for an Indian production overall, trailing only behind the iconic Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.
Here's a detailed breakdown of the opening day performance across key overseas markets: