Rajinikanth'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.
Coolie'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 ₹140cr. The film's pre-sales alone have crossed ₹90cr worldwide, and it is set to cross the ₹100cr mark before the shows begin.
Coolie is expected to achieve the biggest opening for Kollywood, with more than ₹150cr 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.
With 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.