Superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming action thriller 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is generating significant buzz in the Telugu film industry. With Nagarjuna playing a key role in the movie, produced by Sun Pictures, expectations are high for its release on August 14. The combination of Rajinikanth and Lokesh, along with Nagarjuna, has created a good craze for the movie business in Telugu, with huge expectations for its box office performance.
The film's theatrical rights in Telugu states are in high demand, with Annapurna Studios and Sithara Entertainments vying for the rights. According to reports, the deal is likely to be closed for between Rs. 40-45 crores. It's possible that both banners may jointly acquire the rights, given their existing partnership in producing the film 'Lenin' starring Akhil Akkineni.
Some dubbed films have done remarkable business in Telugu, particularly those with sequel hype. '2.O' and 'KGF-2' are notable examples, over Rs. 70 crore in Telugu states. Rajinikanth's films have also performed well, with some earning Rs. 20-30 crore in Telugu and Jailer even crossing 80 crores gross. With the hype surrounding 'Coolie', expectations are high that it will surpass these figures.
Coolie has strong contender in the form of War 2 with NTR and Hrithik Roshan in lead roles, however with the star power of Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna, along with Lokesh's direction, the movie is poised to make a significant impact at the box office. Fans are eagerly awaiting its release on August 14.