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Rajinikanth's 'Coolie,' released on August 14, has maintained a strong box office presence, entering its third week. Despite a weekday dip, the film earned ₹1.10 crore on Monday, bringing its domestic total to ₹280.20 crore. The movie experienced steady occupancy across Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu languages, showcasing its widespread appeal and gripping storyline.

Rekha, celebrated for her cinematic achievements, faced personal turmoil following her marriage to businessman Mukesh Aggarwal in 1990. The union ended tragically with Mukesh's suicide, leading to unfair accusations against Rekha. She revealed the marriage was not based on love and divorce was being considered.

In 1977, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, then an aspiring filmmaker, met Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of 'Alaap'. Chopra screened his first film for Bachchan, who was accompanied by Rekha. Impressed, Bachchan offered Chopra a collaboration. However, Chopra chose a Doordarshan project for Rs 5,000, complete with a car, foregoing the opportunity to work with the 'Sholay' actor.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who shared screen space with Rajinikanth in 'Robot,' once drew parallels between him and her father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan. She lauded both actors for their professionalism, humility, and legendary status, emphasizing that their dedication to their craft makes their films captivating for audiences. Both actors continue to be active in the film industry with recent and upcoming projects.

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' has demonstrated a strong box office performance, garnering an estimated Rs 222.5 crore net in India during its first week. Despite weekday dips, the film's impressive opening of Rs 65 crore and extended weekend collections propelled it past the Rs 200 crore milestone, surpassing 'War 2' and solidifying Rajinikanth's continued box office dominance.