Monday, 18 August 2025 () Rajinikanth's 'Coolie,' despite a star-studded cast and Lokesh Kanagaraj's direction, opened strong with ₹65 crore in India and crossed ₹100 crore worldwide. However, mixed reviews led to a drop in collections from day two. Despite the dip, the film managed to cross ₹200 crore on its fifth day, although Monday saw a significant decline in earnings, totaling ₹202.87 crore.
India solemnly observed Muharram as thousands gathered across cities to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. In Srinagar, a major Ashura procession moved peacefully under high security from Bota Kadal..