\r\nRajinikanth\'s latest film, Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is making waves with its impressive advance bookings. The film has reportedly sold over 12,46,828 tickets for its opening day on August 14, 2025. This number is expected to exceed 13,00,000 tickets by the time of release, indicating a strong response from fans.\r\nCoolie\'s pre-bookings are impressive, with the film\'s India opening expected to be the second-highest among Kollywood films, only behind Leo. The international opening is also anticipated to surpass that of Leo, with day one numbers estimated to exceed â‚¹140cr. The film\'s pre-sales alone have crossed â‚¹90cr worldwide, and it is set to cross the â‚¹100cr mark before the shows begin.\r\nCoolie is expected to achieve the biggest opening for Kollywood, with more than â‚¹150cr gross worldwide, and will certainly stand as the biggest opener of 2025. The success of Coolie underscores Rajinikanth\'s enduring appeal and star power. Despite a few recent underperformers, he continues to command the largest market for the superstar. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj is also proving his star power with this film, as it will mark his second Kollywood opening record.\r\nWith North America premieres on August 13 and theatrical release on August 14, Coolie is all set to break multiple box office records. The film\'s dubbed versions in the northern market are also on par with expectations for a major Tamil movie. The action drama is on track to achieve significant milestones, solidifying Rajinikanth\'s position as a box office powerhouse.\r\n

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Coolie Shatter Records With AB

Coolie Emerges As Highest Opener Of 2025 With Pre Sales

Will Karthi give green signal to Nani, NTR rejected project.Shouryuv captured the imagination of all with the feel good emotional entertainer Hi Nanna. The film starring Nani, Mrunal Thakur connected chords with the movie lovers with the emotional bonding of father and daughter and husband and wife and two lovers.

It is already two years since the film came and till now, Shouryuv is yet to announce his next. Right after Hi Nanna, he readied a script for action entertainer and planned to do it once again with Nani. However, Nani got busy with his other commitments and the project didnot take off.

Shouryuv approached NTR for the project. However he couldn't convince NTR to do the project. Now, inside talk is he is planning to approach Karthi for the project. Buzz is Shouryuv met Karthi and held discussions and he loved the line and the project may take off soon.

Karthi is looking for a good script after Upiri and he got the one from Shouryuv. The action entertainer may be announced officially soon.

NTR Rejected - Will Karthi Accept 

Will Karthi give green signal to Nani - NTR rejected project

\r\nAnil Sunkara announces Filmmaking Reality Show. Star producer Anil Sunkara is known for his different genre entertainers. He is now coming up with unique and creative reality show.\r\nAnil Sunkara on his AK Entertainments in collaboration with ATV Originals announces India\'s first reality show on Filmmaking. The show is titled&nbsp; &ldquo;Show Time&ndash; Cinema Teeddam Randi&rdquo;.\r\nThis is generating immense interest among movie lovers and the aspiring youngsters insterested in Filmmaking and making a career out of it. Aspiring people including actors,story writers, dialogue writers, lyricists, assistant directors, editors, publicity designers can participate in the show and showcase or hone their talent and get crazy offers in future.\r\nThe show comes up with the tagline &ldquo;Never Before&hellip; Ever After&rdquo; and people can send their profiles to &ldquo;contact@ak.movie.&rdquo; Anil Sunkara\'s decision to come up with something creative and unearth new talent to help for the better future of film industry is hailed by one and all.\r\n

Star Producer Unique Reality Show

Anil Sunkara announces Filmmaking Reality Show

\r\nVijay Antony\'s film Bhadrakali has a new release date, September 19. Initially set to release on September 5, the makers decided to change the date to avoid legal issues with Dawn Pictures, the producer of Sivakarthikeyan\'s film Parasakthi. Bhadrakali is a rugged political action thriller directed by Arun Prabhu and produced by Ramanjaneyulu Jawvaji under Sarvanth Ram Creations. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Vaagai Chandrasekar, Sunil Krishnapani, and Trupthi Ravindra.\r\nThe film\'s technical team includes Shelly Calist as the cinematographer and Raymond Derrick Crasta as the editor. Vijay Antony himself is composing the music for the film, which is expected to be a landmark movie in his career. The teaser has received a positive response, generating buzz around the project. Asian Suresh Entertainments, which successfully released Vijay Antony\'s previous film Margan, will also release Bhadrakali in Telugu.\r\nBhadrakali marks Vijay Antony\'s 25th film as an actor and promises to be a visually stunning film with its rugged storyline and powerful performances. The film\'s art direction is handled by Sriraman, and Rajasekhar is the fight master. With its engaging storyline and impressive cast, Bhadrakali is shaping up to be a must-watch film.\r\nThe film\'s release on September 19 is expected to generate significant interest among audiences, given the positive buzz and the success of Vijay Antony\'s previous films. With its rugged storyline and powerful performances, Bhadrakali is set to be a thrilling ride for viewers.\r\n

New Release Date for Bhadrakali

Vijay Antony Bhadrakali Gets New Release Date

\r\nRajinikanth is gearing up for another exciting project with director M. Sasikumar, following the green signal given by the superstar himself. As Rajinikanth celebrates 50 years in the film industry, with his latest film \"Coolie\" set to release on August 14, 2025, just a day before his golden jubilee milestone on August 15, he continues to captivate audiences with his enthusiasm and aggressiveness in the film world.\r\nCurrently working on \"Jailer 2\" with director Nelson, Rajinikanth is reportedly impressed with Sasikumar\'s story, which has been tailored to fit the superstar\'s style. Sasikumar, known for his successful \"Tourist Family\", has been working on this script for some time, and the project is expected to move forward after \"Jailer 2\" wraps up. With Rajinikanth\'s track record of delivering blockbuster hits, this new project is generating significant buzz in the industry.\r\nM. Sasikumar, a seasoned actor and director, made his directorial debut with \"Subramanyapuram\" in 2008, which was a massive hit and won several awards. His recent film \"Tourist Family\" as an actor has also received positive reviews, earning â‚¹75 crore at the box office. Sasikumar\'s collaboration with Rajinikanth could potentially lead to another cinematic masterpiece, given their combined talent and expertise.\r\nThe project is still in development, with Sasikumar working on finalizing the script before presenting it to Rajinikanth in full. An official announcement is expected soon, and fans are eagerly awaiting the collaboration between these two. With \"Coolie\" and \"Jailer 2\" already making waves, Rajinikanth\'s upcoming projects are shaping up to be a thrilling ride for his fans.\r\n

Sasi Kumar In Line For Rajinikanth

Rajinikanth Finalise His Next With Director Sasi Kumar 

\r\nBigg Boss 9 Telugu is all set to premiere on September 7, 2025, on JioHotstar, with Akkineni Nagarjuna returning as the host for the sixth time. The show promises to deliver intense drama and high-stakes games with a fresh twist, featuring both celebrities and commoners competing against each other. The pre-show, Bigg Boss Agnipariksha, has already begun filming at Annapoorna Studios in Hyderabad, where 40 shortlisted participants will compete in unique tasks to secure a spot in the main season.\r\nThe show\'s lineup has gotten even more exciting with the addition of popular Hindi and Telugu actress Flora Saini. Other notable contestants include Alekya Chitti, Pickles Ramya, and comedian Emanuel. This season will feature two separate houses for commoners and celebrities, with a focus on strategy over physical challenges. Akkineni Nagarjuna is reportedly taking home a whopping â‚¹30 crore for hosting the show. Fans can catch the action-packed episodes exclusively on JioHotstar.\r\nThe makers have promised an exciting season with intense mind games, and the absence of physically demanding tasks will give older contestants a fair chance to shine. With its engaging format and star-studded lineup, Bigg Boss 9 Telugu is shaping up to be one of the most-watched shows in Telugu television.\r\nThe show\'s tagline, \"This time, it\'s not chess, it\'s war,\" promises a season filled with drama, strategy, and unexpected twists. With Nagarjuna\'s charismatic hosting and the show\'s engaging format, Bigg Boss 9 Telugu is all set to captivate audiences and keep them hooked.\r\n

Flora Joins Bigg Boss 9 Telugu

Bigg Boss 9 Telugu To Get Two Houses

\r\nThe highly anticipated teaser for Jolly LLB 3 is out now, featuring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi as rival lawyers in a hilarious courtroom face-off. The film marks the third instalment of the popular Jolly LLB franchise, with Saurabh Shukla reprising his role as the witty and exasperated Judge Tripathi. The teaser showcases rapid-fire dialogue, clever comebacks, and satirical humor, setting the tone for a battle that\'s both funny and fierce.\r\nThe film promises a heady mix of humor, heart, and razor-sharp legal banter, with Akshay Kumar\'s quick delivery, Arshad Warsi\'s effortless charm, and Saurabh Shukla\'s deadpan brilliance. The teaser has generated significant buzz on social media, with fans excitedly predicting that the courtroom drama will be packed with laughter, clever digs, and a bit of chaos. Jolly LLB 3 is scheduled for a theatrical release on September 19, 2025, and is expected to be one of the year\'s biggest crowd-pleasers.\r\nThe film\'s cast includes Huma Qureshi, Amrita Rao, and Gajraj Rao in key roles, with Subhash Kapoor directing and writing the screenplay. The producers, Alok Jain and Ajit Andhare under the Star Studios banner, have unveiled the teaser with a caption that reads, \"Pehli baar courtroom mein do do Jolly, ab hoga comedy, chaos aur kalesh\". With its unique blend of comedy, satire, and realism, Jolly LLB 3 looks set to deliver a memorable cinematic experience.\r\nThe Jolly LLB franchise has a proven track record of success, with the second installment, Jolly LLB 2, collecting Rs 197.33 crore worldwide in 2017. The first film, released in 2013, earned Rs 46 crore worldwide. With the anticipation and excitement generated by the teaser, Jolly LLB 3 is expected to surpass its predecessors\' success.\r\n

Hilarious Teaser Of Jolly LLB 3

Akshay Kumar And Arshad Warsi Jolly LLB 3 Teaser Released

\r\nKamal Haasan rejected Farah Khan Mai Hoon Na. Farah Khan shot to fame as a choreographer and then in 2004 made her debut as director Mai Hoon Na.\r\nNow, speaking to scribes, Farah Khan speaking to scribes, revealed that Kamal Haasan shocked her by rejecting her offer. She said \"Kamal sir was my first choice for \'Main Hoon Na\', but then Suniel Shetty played that role. I went to Chennai to his office and narrated the script. He politely asked me to duck off,\"\r\nThe role was that of the antagonist who opposed Major Ram (played by SRK) in the film&rsquo;s Indo-Pak peace mission storyline. This role eventually went to Suniel Shetty. The actor\'s performance was well-received and became one of the highlights of the film.\r\nShruti Haasan is now playing a key role in Rajinikanth\'s upcoming film Coolie directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film is releasing on 14 Aug 2025.\r\n

When Kamal shocked Farah Khan

Kamal Haasan rejected Farah Khan Mai Hoon Na

\r\nKarthik Aaryan playing this role in Captain India.Karthik Aaryan is teaming with director Shimit Amin of \'Ab Tak Chhappan\' and \'Chak De! India\' fame.\r\nInside talk is the film will be titled Captain India and Karthik Aaryan will be seen in the role of Airforce Pilot. A source shares \"Kartik and Shimit have been in talks for the last year, jamming on multiple subjects to explore a potential collaboration. That&rsquo;s when Kartik introduced Shimit to the world of \'Captain India\'. The filmmaker found it to be a fascinating story.\"\r\nThe source adds \"Shimit has worked out a tight screenplay for \'Captain India\'. He is all set to take the film on floors with Kartik in the first half of 2026. When the filmmaker narrated the story to Kartik, the actor too was bowled over by the script,\"\r\nThe film is inspired by real life incidents and will go to sets either in March or April 2026 and film will be releasing in 2027.\r\n

Karthik Aaryan to turn IAF pilot

Karthik Aaryan playing this role in Captain India

Mrunal Thakur is currently hogging the limelight with a flurry of films. Now an old video of her is going viral in which she insulted Bipasha Basu. Mrunal in the video bodyshamed Bipasha Basu.\r\nIn the video, Mrunal&nbsp; is seen arguing with a man who tells her that he idolises Basu. Thakur responds by saying, \"Do you want to marry a girl who is manly with muscles?,\" adding, \"Go marry Bipasha.\"\r\nMrunal compared herself with Bipasha and says \"Listen, I am far better than Bipasha, ok.\" Mrunal was last seen in Ajay Devgn\'s Son of Sardar 2.\r\nShe is now busy shooting for her films like Adivi Sesh\'s Dacoit directed by Shaniel Deo. Apart from these films, she is starring in Tum Ho Toh, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Pooja Meri Jaan and is also in talks to star in Allu Arjun\'s next project AA22xA6 with Atlee.\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Mrunal bodyshames Bipasha

Mrunal Thakur insults Bipasha Basu

Rashmika Mandanna is getting ready to entertain movie lovers with her upcoming entertainer The Girl Friend. The film features Rahul Ravindran and he is also helming the project.\r\nMeanwhile Allu Arjun is all set to thrill viewers with his next AA22XA6 under the direction of Atlee. It is known that Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna romanced in Pushpa franchise which created a sensation at the box office.\r\nRashmika Mandanna started her own perfume brand named Dear Diary. She also sent some of the brand perfumes to Allu Arjun. The neatly packaged box featured several fragrances from her Dear Diary and with a note \' Let\'s Write Our Stories Together\'\r\nAllu Arjun shared his excitement on social media and wished her all the best. Thank you soo much, my dear rush! All the best for your new&nbsp; ..journey. I\'m always wishing the best for you coz you are. PS: Love the names,\"\r\nRashmika reacted \"Sirrrr, This just means so much to me. This is the sweeetestestesttttt. I hope we meet soooooon,\"\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

National Crush surprises Icon Star

Allu Arjun reacts to Rashmika special gift

Rajinikanth\'s Coolie directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj is releasing on 14 Aug 2025.\r\nNagarjuna is playing a powerful role in the film and now speaking about his role, he came up with shocking revelations. Nagarjuna says &ldquo;I was playing a goodie all the time; it was getting a little boring, so I thought, let&rsquo;s play a baddie. It was liberating, but I made Lokesh work for it &mdash; I took seven to eight meetings before he convinced me. I definitely don&rsquo;t want to tell my grandchildren about this role. It&rsquo;s bad, too bad.&rdquo;\r\nOn sharing screen presence with Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna said&nbsp; \"Yes, working with Rajini Sir was fantastic &mdash; something I can truly take back home. The charisma, the aura, what he created on set &mdash; it&rsquo;s just outstanding. He even helped me with my Tamil dialogues, guiding me on how to deliver them. That was very kind of him. Though I have played the most negative role, the experience itself was the most positive.&rdquo;