Superstar Rajinikanth has been a consistent name in the Telugu states’ Rs. 50 Cr club of Tamil movies. Crossing the Rs. 50 Cr benchmark in Telugu states is a rare feat, and in the last 15 years only six Tamil films have managed to do so. 

Coolie, Rajinikanth's latest blockbuster, which released in theaters on August 14, 2025, has recorded a phenomenal opening in Telugu states, grossing Rs. 50 Cr+ in its opening weekend at the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana box-office. 

Tamil Movies 50 Cr. Club in Telugu States

1. Enthiran/Robo (2010) - Rs. 53 Cr. (lifetime Nett)
2. I/Manoharudu (2015) - Rs. 50 Cr. (lifetime theatrical gross + satellite/audio rights)
3. 2.0 (2018) - Rs. 51.5 Cr. (opening weekend gross in Andhra Pradesh + Telangana), Rs. 50 Cr+ Nett after 12 days of theatrical run in Telugu states
4. Jailer (2023) - Rs. 51. 75 Cr gross after 9 days of run in Andhra Pradesh + Telangana, Rs. 53 Cr. nett after 2 weeks of theatrical run in Telugu states
5. Amaran (2024) - Rs. 50. 28 Cr. lifetime theatrical gross
6. Coolie (2025) - Rs. 50 Cr+ opening weekend gross

While many attribute Coolie's exceptional performance to Telugu star Nagarjuna's presence as the movie's villain—a first negative role in Nagarjuna's 40 year career—it is worth noting that Rajinikanth's films have not just reigned with a 50 Cr gross, but also made Rs. 50 Cr. nett (and above) in the past, a feat even rarer for Tamil films in Andhra and Telangana markets.