Before it even hits the theatres, Rajinikanth’s new movie ‘Coolie’ is making history at the box office. The film has already sold tickets worth more than Rs 51 crore on its first day of advance booking. This is a huge achievement and shows how excited fans are to watch this much-awaited film.
A Big Hit Before Release
‘Coolie’ is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, a popular filmmaker known for making hit movies. The advance ticket sales suggest that ‘Coolie’ could earn more than Rs 100 crore worldwide when it releases. This kind of strong start is rare for Tamil films and sets a new record for Indian cinema.
According to the trade website Sacnilk, out of the Rs 51 crore in pre-sales, about Rs 14 crore comes from India alone. Once ticket bookings open across all parts of the country, this number is expected to rise even more.
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Huge Popularity in India
In India, the Tamil version of ‘Coolie’ is leading the pre-sale business. So far, around 6.6 lakh (660,000) tickets have been sold in Tamil Nadu, bringing in about Rs 13.80 crore. Across all versions of the film, including dubbed versions, about 6.8 lakh tickets have been sold. This shows the movie’s wide appeal among different audiences.
A Massive Opening Expected
With such strong advance bookings, experts predict that ‘Coolie’ will have one of the biggest opening weekends ever for an Indian film. It may also become the biggest opening for any Tamil movie worldwide.
The film stars famous actors including Rajinikanth, Shruti Haasan, Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Sathyaraj, and Soubin Shahir. Fans are eagerly waiting to see their performances on the big screen.
Clash with ‘War 2’ at the Box Office
‘Coolie’ will release on August 14, 2025, just before India’s Independence Day weekend. It will compete with another big movie called ‘War 2’, which is a Yash Raj Films production starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani. ‘War 2’ is expected to do well in the northern parts of India.
This box office clash means fans will have two exciting options to watch during the holiday weekend. It also shows how Indian cinema is growing with more big films releasing at the same time.
What This Means for Tamil Cinema
The huge advance ticket sales and the excitement around ‘Coolie’ are a proud moment for Tamil cinema. It shows that Tamil movies are gaining more popularity not just in India but around the world. Fans of Rajinikanth and the film industry are hoping this movie will become a big success.
Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ is already winning before its release. The record-breaking advance sales prove the star’s strong fan base and the film’s wide appeal. As the release day gets closer, excitement is growing, and theatres are expected to be full.
For movie lovers, this is the perfect time to plan and book tickets early. Whether you are a fan of Rajinikanth or just love good films, ‘Coolie’ promises to be a thrilling experience on the big screen.
