Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has stormed the box office, grossing over Rs 200 crore in its first six days despite mixed reviews. The film opened strongly, collecting Rs 65 crore on day one, and features a star-studded cast including Nagarjuna Akkineni, Shruthi Haasan, and a cameo by Aamir Khan. 'Coolie' is being hailed as one of Rajinikanth's most electrifying performances in recent years.
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