Record Opening at the age of 74; Will any Superstar Ever Match this Feat of Rajinikanth?

Rajinikanth at 74 redefining Stardom:

Rajinikanth has once again proved why he is called the Superstar of Indian cinema. His latest release Coolie has created history by recording the highest opening day collection ever for Tamil cinema, grossing ₹150 crore worldwide on the first day. This remarkable figure surpasses the previous record set by Vijay’s Leo (₹145 crore), and more importantly, it comes at an age when most actors have either retired or transitioned into supporting roles.

At 74, Rajinikanth’s ability to headline heavy, mass-loaded action films and still draw such massive crowds is unparalleled. In the global film industry, let alone Indian cinema, it is rare for a star to maintain such box office dominance past the age of 65. While Malayalam superstar Mohanlal at 65 is still delivering leading performances, matching Rajinikanth’s level of sustained hype and financial returns in the next decade will be a herculean challenge.

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This feat isn’t just about a single film’s numbers—it’s about longevity, relevance, and unmatched audience connect. Rajinikanth has managed to evolve with the times, retain his loyal fan base, and attract new generations of moviegoers. His style, charisma, and screen presence remain undiminished, making every release a festival for his fans. Some of his last films haven't performed well due to bad script choices and bad directors, but the openings have always been huge. Opening depends on stardom they say—rightly said! 

With no signs of slowing down or retiring, Rajinikanth is setting the bar higher with each outing. The question isn’t just whether anyone will break this record—it’s whether anyone can even come close to sustaining such stardom for five decades and still rule the box office at 74. For now, the throne is firmly his, and it will keep growing stronger in future as he has no plans to retire soon.

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