The box office is already feeling the immense power of Thalaivar. With exactly one week remaining until its release, Coolie, starring the legendary Rajinikanth and directed by hitmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, has achieved a monumental feat before even hitting the screens. The film’s advance bookings have stormed past a historic ₹20 crore gross internationally for its opening day alone.
This staggering figure indicates that the film is on track to take the biggest opening of the year by a significant margin. The actioner also features a massive ensemble cast, including Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, and Shruti Haasan.
Record-Breaking International Pre-Sales
The phenomenal pre-sales numbers are being driven by record-level demand in North America. Other key international markets for Tamil cinema, such as Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand, are reporting booking trends that range from “very good to excellent.” This overwhelming overseas response is a strong indicator that the film’s debut in India will be equally terrific when advance bookings open domestically soon. The film is shattering records even while heading into a major box office clash this Independence Day weekend.
On Track For A Colossal Opening Day
Based on the current trajectory of its advance sales, Coolie is comfortably projected to open with a worldwide gross of over ₹120 crore. This figure is a testament to Rajinikanth’s unparalleled stardom and the immense love he commands from audiences, even after five decades in the industry. These numbers secure a career-best opening for the superstar and could also become the biggest for director Lokesh Kanagaraj if the momentum holds.
The Domestic Battleground
While Indian advance bookings are yet to begin, the anticipation is sky-high. The film is expected to see a phenomenal response not just for its original Tamil version but also for its Telugu dub, where its hype is said to be rivaling that of the Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR starrer War 2. Even in the Hindi markets, Coolie is expected to be a surprise package. While Coolie is set to win the opening day battle, the long-term box office war this holiday weekend is still anyone’s game.
About Coolie
Coolie is an upcoming Tamil action film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Sun Pictures. The film features superstar Rajinikanth in the lead role, alongside a massive pan-India ensemble cast. It is scheduled for a worldwide release around the Independence Day 2025 weekend.
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