Rajinikanth has once again proved why he is called Thalaivar. His upcoming action entertainer ‘Coolie’, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has set the box office on fire before hitting the screens.
According to verified trade reports, the film has already clocked ₹51 crore gross in Day-1 worldwide pre-sales, with projections pointing towards a ₹100 crore global opening — a feat no Tamil film has ever achieved.
Advance Booking Frenzy
- Worldwide Day-1 pre-sales: ₹51 crore gross (confirmed via official trade tracking data)
- Domestic pre-sales: ₹14 crore gross so far
- Tickets sold in India (all versions): Around 6.8 lakh
- Tamil version dominance: ₹13.80 crore gross from 6.6 lakh tickets
With bookings yet to open in several key markets across India and abroad, trade analysts expect numbers to skyrocket in the next 48 hours.
Tamil Cinema on the Global Stage
If Coolie achieves its ₹100 crore+ opening day target, it will join the league of India’s fastest openers — rubbing shoulders with pan-India blockbusters from Bollywood and Telugu cinema.
It could also set a new record for the highest Tamil film opening day collection globally, cementing Rajinikanth’s legacy in the post-pandemic era.
Clash of the Titans: Coolie vs War 2
Releasing on August 14, 2025, Coolie lands just a day before Independence Day, leveraging the extended weekend. However, it faces a North India market showdown with ‘War 2’, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, directed by Ayan Mukerji.
While War 2 has its own hype, industry insiders believe Thalaivar’s unmatched fan base and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s storytelling will dominate the South, and potentially challenge even Bollywood biggies nationwide.
Star-Studded Power
The film boasts an ensemble cast — Shruti Haasan, Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Sathyaraj, and Soubin Shahir — a rare pan-Indian lineup that’s expected to pull massive footfall across linguistic markets.
A Cinematic Festival Incoming
With the Independence Day weekend, expect theatres — especially in Tamil Nadu — to turn into virtual temples of celebration. Firecrackers, milk abhishekams on cutouts, and midnight shows are already in the works.
For Rajinikanth fans, Coolie isn’t just a movie — it’s a festival, a statement, and a piece of history in the making.
By – Nikita