Currently, there’s a lot of buzz surrounding Rajinikanth’s film, ‘Coolie’. It is being said that this film will break many box office records. Aamir Khan also has an important role in the film. Fans are also very excited about this film. People are already estimating the box office collection of Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’. The film is also getting a very good response in advance bookings. But do you know what happened at the box office when Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor’s film ‘Coolie’ came out 42 years ago?
In 1983, the film ‘Coolie’ starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor was released. The film was directed by Manmohan Desai. In the film, Amitabh, the lead hero, played the role of a porter. The song, ‘Sari Duniya Ka Bojh Hum Uthate Hain’ was a huge hit.
According to reports, the budget of the film was 3.5 crore rupees, and the total collection of the film was 21 crore rupees. This means that the film earned 6 times the budget. Moreover, Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Coolie’ was the highest-grossing film of 1983. Amitabh Bachchan was paired with Rishi Kapoor in this film. Rati Agnihotri and Waheeda Rehman also played important roles in the film. Apart from this, Shoma Anand, Amrish Puri, and Kader Khan were also seen in the film.
Now, Rajinikanth’s film ‘Coolie’ is coming out with the same title. Nagarjuna will be in the role of the villain in this film. Aamir Khan also has a cameo in the film, which is being highly discussed. According to reports, Aamir Khan has not taken any fees for this film. This film will be released in theaters on August 14, 2025.