Rajinikanth's 'Coolie,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has grossed Rs 273.25 crore in 15 days, facing competition from 'War 2.' Despite a strong start during the Independence Day window, day 15 saw its lowest single-day collection at Rs 1.75 crore. The film's second week added Rs 41.85 crore, with Tamil Nadu leading in regional contributions, while maintaining steady theatre occupancy.
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