Kollywood

5 days ago

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Coolie Final Advance Booking: Rajinikanth-starrer Scored Record First Day Pre-Sales For Tamil; Falls Short of Thalapathy Vijay's Leo For The Weekend

Chennai, August 14 - The D-day is here as superstar Rajinikanth's much-awaited gangster action drama Coolie hits the big screens amid huge hype. The film has set the Tamil film industry buzzing with its historic advance booking numbers for the opening day. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie will start the day with 100+ crores already in the bag as it has shattered all previous opening day pre-sales records for the Tamil cinema, cementing its place as a monumental box office force.## As per the final tracked booking, Coolie has scored a massive 108+ crores for the opening day, including around 50 crores in India and 58 crores overseas, for the opening day. This makes it the highest first-day booking ever for a Tamil film, surpassing the previous benchmark set by Leo in single-day ticket sales (100+ crores). ## However, when looking at the overall opening weekend bookings, Coolie (183 crores) fell a little short of Thalapathy Vijay's Leo, which still holds the crown with 188 crores worldwide. While Coolie dominated with unprecedented Day 1 momentum, it fell slightly short of Leo’s cumulative opening pre-sales record. ## Still, the feat is nothing short of spectacular for Rajinikanth, whose box office pull remains unmatched after decades in the industry. With Coolie releasing amid huge anticipation and clashing with Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR's War 2, all eyes are now on how the film converts its massive pre-sales into record-shattering collections once the final numbers roll in. ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

6 days ago

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Coolie Mania Grips Box Office: Rajinikanth-starrer Hits 100 Crore Advance Booking Worldwide For The First Day

Chennai, August 13 - Superstar Rajinikanth is displaying the might of his raw stardom and is proving once again why he is called the Thalaivar (leader) of Indian cinema with his upcoming gangster action drama Coolie, which has smashed all records for a Tamil cinema in advance booking. ## The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial has crossed 100 crores gross collection worldwide on the opening day through pre-sales only. With this, it has reportedly become the biggest pre-sales grosser for a Tamil movie of all time for the first day, beating Thalapathy Vijay's Leo. ## According to the latest update, Coolie has grossed 45+ crores pre-sales in India and 55+ crores overseas, for the worldwide cume total of 100+ crores for the first day. With this, the movie is expected to score the biggest opening ever for a Tamil title, and if it happens, Thalapathy Vijay's Leo (143 crores gross) record will be broken. ## Interestingly, Coolie opens on the same weekend as Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR's biggie War 2, leading to one of the most high-profile box office clashes in recent years. Despite the competition, Coolie is heading towards emerging as a bigger opener by a long margin, thanks to Rajinikanth's unmatched pull in the South and abroad. ## Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie is releasing on August 14 in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

6 days ago

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Rajinikanth's Coolie Shatters Records, Surpasses Ram Charan's Game Changer To Claim 2025's Biggest Opening For An Indian Movie With Advance Booking

Chennai, August 13 - Superstar Rajinikanth's gangster action drama Coolie is yet to hit the big screen, and even before that, it has shattered the opening day record for an Indian movie of 2025 at the worldwide box office by beating Ram Charan's Game Changer. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie has smashed over 80+ crores in advance bookings collection with still a day left, for the opening day, which is enough to eclipse Ram Charan's Game Changer, which debuted earlier this year with an 80 crore worldwide opening. ## Coolie has locked in over 35 crore gross in India and more than 45 crore overseas so far for the opening day, marching towards 100 crores advance booking gross at the end of the day. For the opening weekend, the film has already crossed 100 crores bookings, which is the highest of the year and one of the highest of all-time. ## Coolie is produced by Sun Pictures and is set to release on August 14, taking advantage of the extended Independence Day weekend, despite clashing with Yash Raj Films' War 2. The combination of Rajinikanth’s unmatched star power, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s action-packed storytelling, and a holiday release is expected to give Coolie a record-breaking opening for a Tamil title. ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

6 days ago

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Rajinikanth's Coolie Hits 100 Crore Advance Booking For The Opening Weekend

Chennai, August 13 - Superstar Rajinikanth is proving to be a real deal as, at the age of 75, he has once again displayed his unmatched box office dominance with his upcoming gangster action drama film Coolie. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film has achieved a monumental feat by crossing 100 crore in advance bookings for its opening weekend. ## The film has already sold tickets worth over 50 crore in India, including around 38 crores for the opening day, spanning all languages. The overseas pre-sales are on the next level, scoring 60 crore gross for the weekend, including around 45 crores for the opening day. This remarkable overseas response is attributed to Rajinikanth's massive global fan base and the film's strong promotional campaign. ## With a day still left for the release, Coolie has generated advance booking sales worth 110+ crores for the opening weekend, including 80+ crores gross for the opening day alone. Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie is set for a worldwide release on August 14, just ahead of the Independence Day holiday. ## Trade experts believe the combination of Rajinikanth's stardom, Lokesh Kanagaraj's proven track record in action thrillers, and the festive weekend could push the film to unprecedented opening numbers. With these advance booking figures, Coolie has already joined the league of the biggest Indian film launches ever, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with major Hindi and Telugu blockbusters in terms of pre-release business. ## Now, all eyes are on its box office debut to see if it can convert this hype into historic collections. The movie will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

6 days ago

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Coolie First Day Worldwide Advance Booking: Rajinikanth-starrer Heads For Excellent 100 Crore Gross

Chennai, August 12 - Superstar Rajinikanth is all set to rewrite the history books of Tamil cinema with his upcoming gangster action drama Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The actor-director duo is already creating havoc at the global box office even before the film's release, and the pre-sales numbers stand as solid proof. ## Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie is racing towards the historic 100 crore mark in its opening day pre-sales. With just one day left before release, the film has already scored around 75 crore worldwide, including 30+ crore gross from India, which is truly sensational. ## The pre-sales of Coolie opened with a bang in the Telugu states, where bookings opened to massive demand and have been surging ever since. Going by the current momentum, the film is poised to hit the 100 crore opening day pre-sales milestone, and has reportedly already crossed the same figure for its opening weekend. ## If trends hold, Coolie will become Rajinikanth's biggest opener ever with the pre-sales only, surpassing the superstar's current record set by Nelson Dilipkumar's action drama Jailer, which grossed around 96.50 crore worldwide on day one in 2023. ## The trade is bullish about Coolie's worldwide opening. With record-breaking pre-sales, the movie is certain to open with 125+ crores gross, and if audience word-of-mouth turns out positive, Coolie could even dethrone Thalapathy Vijay's Leo (143 crores) to become the biggest Tamil opener of all time. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

6 days ago

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War 2 First Day Advance Booking In India: Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR-starrer Picks Up After Telugu States Opening

Hyderabad, August 12 - The advance booking of War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, has finally gained momentum following its opening in the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Initially slated to open on August 11, pre-sales in these regions were delayed by a day due to a pending government order regarding ticket price hikes. ## Prior to bookings opening in the Telugu states, War 2 had secured around 10 crore gross (with block seats) for the opening day for its Hindi version, which is a decent figure, though slightly below trade expectations. The scenario changed once Telugu state bookings went live, with BookMyShow registering over 20,000 ticket sales per hour for the first time. ## This surge is expected to give Hindi belt sales a much-needed push, especially in North India, as the film heads into its August 14 release with just over a day of pre-sales left. ## Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 is clashing with superstar Rajinikanth's gangster action drama Coolie, which is one horse race at the moment as far as advance booking is concerned. The Tamil blockbuster has been dominating the advance booking race, with opening day sales already touching an 75 crore gross worldwide — including 30 crore from India alone — and still a full day to go before release. ## War 2 marks the sixth installment in Yash Raj Films' blockbuster Spy Universe and serves as a direct sequel to the 2019 hit War. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra, the film also features Kiara Advani as the female lead alongside Ashutosh Rana and Anil Kapoor in key roles. It is set for a grand release in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil on August 14. ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

10 days ago

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Coolie Worldwide First Day Advance Booking: Rajinikanth-starrer Hits 50 Crore Gross

Chennai, August 9 – Superstar Rajinikanth's much-awaited gangster action drama Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is having sensational advance booking collection for the first day worldwide, and is proving to be an unstoppable force at the box office even before its release. ## The film has been going great guns in the international markets, and is on course to score the biggest opening for a Tamil title. As I type this, it has grossed approximately 37+ crores pre-sales collection for the opening day (including premieres) internationally, and is heading towards the 50 crores mark sooner than expected. ## While the overseas market has been the driving force so far, it was a matter of time before the pre-sales opened in India to get a blockbuster response, and that's what happened when tickets went live on August 8. Within no time, the movie sold over 100K tickets, and has been unstoppable since then.## Currently, the booking for the first day stands at around 14 crore gross in the domestic market, with strong numbers coming in from Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The worldwide pre-sales for the opening day are 51+ crores. The momentum is expected to accelerate as the Independence Day weekend approaches, especially once multiplex chains and more centres open full-fledged bookings. ## The trend indicates that Coolie can go o to score 100+ crores pre-sales gross for the first day. Given the current trend, Coolie is well on track to deliver one of the biggest worldwide openings ever for an Indian film, with trade circles predicting a possible record-breaking day one for Tamil cinema. ## (Note - Some data in the Sacnilk advance booking report is missing) ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

11 days ago

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Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie Advance Booking Starts On A Blockbuster Note In India

Chennai, August 8 - After the excellent response overseas, the advance booking of superstar Rajinikanth's highly-awaited gangster action thriller Coolie has kicked off on a blockbuster note in the domestic market too, proving the huge buzz it carries. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the pre-sales of Coolie have already begun in Kerala, and the initial response is nothing short of extraordinary. As I type this, the movie has already sold nearly 200K tickets worth over 3 crore gross in Kerala, and the number is increasing rapidly. In the early hours, it sold 50K tickets per hour. ## Once the all-India booking commences, expect Coolie to sell over 100K tickets per hour as the hype is real. Still early days, but the initial response shows that the film might take the biggest openings in Kerala, and if the same momentum continues, the movie has the potential to break records for a Tamil title. ## As said, the overseas bookings for Coolie are excellent and are nearing 30 crores gross for the opening day. Trade predicts that it is heading to take the biggest opening for a Tamil title in the international markets, beating Thalapathy Vijay's Leo (66 crores). ## Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie stars Rajinikanth in the lead, supported by a star-studded ensemble including Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and a special cameo by Aamir Khan. Music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, whose soundtrack has already become a rage among fans. The film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14 and will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

11 days ago

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 India Advance Booking Update; Tickets Go Live From August 10

Mumbai, August 8 – Yash Raj Films' high-octane spy action thriller War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, is one of the most anticipated movies of the year, and moviegoers are inquiring about when advance booking will open in India. The pre-sales have already opened in overseas markets and are seeing a good response so far. ## According to the latest reports, the all-India pre-sales of War 2 will go live on Sunday, August 10, four days before the release date, while some theatres may open the booking a day earlier. The film, part of the blockbuster YRF Spy Universe, is set for a grand release on August 14 and will go head-to-head at the box office with Rajinikanth's Coolie in one of the biggest clashes of the year. ## With Hrithik Roshan reprising his role as super-spy Kabir and Jr. NTR making his explosive entry into the YRF Spy Universe, War 2 has become one of the most anticipated films of 2025. The film will be aiming to score one of the biggest advance sales for a Bollywood title, given the massive star power it features. ## Early reports suggest that premium formats like IMAX and 4DX are already witnessing strong demand in metropolitan cities, while single screens in mass belts are gearing up for a high turnout thanks to Hrithik and Jr. NTR's huge fan base. Given the film’s pan-India release, trade experts are predicting a record-breaking opening day — making this Independence Day weekend one for the box office history books. ## The movie is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditiya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The movie also features Kiara Advani as the female lead alongside Ashutosh Rana and Anil Kapoor in key roles. It is scheduled to release on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

13 days ago

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Coolie Vs War 2: Rajinikanth-starrer To Dominate Overseas Box Office Against Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's Spy Actioner

Mumbai, August 6 - The stage is set for one of the biggest box office clashes of the year as superstar Rajinikanth's gangster action drama Coolie gears up to take on Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR's spy action thriller War 2 this Independence Day weekend. Both movies are scheduled to hit the big screen on August 14 in multiple languages. ## While both films are carrying tremendous buzz and fanfare, early trends suggest that the Lokesh Kanagaraj's directorial Kollywood blockbuster is poised to dominate the overseas box office, outpacing its Bollywood competitor in pre-sales and audience anticipation across major international territories. ## According to early tracking data, Coolie has taken a solid lead in North America, where advance bookings have already crossed the $1 million mark ($1.25 million with 7 days to go), with significant momentum in Gulf countries, Malaysia, Singapore, and the UK, where it has already sold over 20K tickets, as well. Overall, pre-sales of Coolie have crossed $2 million overseas. ## The film marks director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s biggest release yet and showcases Rajinikanth in a vintage mass role that seems to have struck a chord with the global Tamil diaspora and general South Indian audience abroad. Meanwhile, War 2 is also showing healthy signs in international markets, but at a comparatively slower pace. ## For the North America premiere, the pre-sales are nearing $300K, as the momentum is expected to pick up as the release nears. Other territories are also showing a decent pace. War 2's appeal is strong, especially in Hindi-speaking territories and Telugu belts, due to star power and the franchise value, but Coolie's mass appeal and the Lokesh-Rajinikanth combo seem to be translating better into overseas footfalls. ## Industry insiders believe that Coolie could emerge as one of the highest-grossing Tamil films overseas, especially if the early reviews and word-of-mouth remain positive. With a superstar, a hit director, and a solid supporting cast, Coolie has all the ingredients to lead the charge internationally, while War 2 may find its strength more dominantly in the domestic Hindi and Telugu markets. ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

16 days ago

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Rajinikanth, Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Coolie' India Advance Booking Update

Chennai, August 3 - The buzz surrounding superstar Rajinikanth's highly anticipated gangster action thriller Coolie is reaching a fever pitch as the film nears its grand release on August 14, 2025. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the trailer of Coolie was launched on August 2, featuring a vintage mass-action Rajini avatar. ## As the movie is only 11 days away from hitting the big screen, everyone wants to know when the advance booking will open in India. According to the latest update, the film's pre-sales will open on August 8 in Kerala state, as confirmed by regional distributor HM Associates. Given Rajinikanth’s massive fanbase in the state, exhibitors are preparing for packed shows and potential early sellouts. The rest of India pre-sales are also expected to open around this date. ## Meanwhile, the overseas bookings of Coolie are on a rampage mode, particularly in North America, where it has already crossed the impressive $1 million milestone for the premiere shows with 12 days still left. This indicates the film's box office potential in the international markets, due to the powerful collaborations. ## With Coolie set for a multilingual release, expectations are sky-high for it to dominate the Independence Day weekend box office in India. Early tracking shows that Coolie will easily take 100+ crores opening, but can it go further and score the biggest start for Tamil cinema, is the question to be answered. ## The film’s gritty tone, high-octane action, and throwback storytelling style have resonated well with fans online, while the unique blend of Rajini’s charisma and Lokesh's cinematic flair positions Coolie as a major event film. ## Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie stars Rajinikanth in the lead, supported by a star-studded ensemble including Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and a special cameo by Aamir Khan. Music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, whose soundtrack has already become a rage among fans. The film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14 and will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

17 days ago

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Coolie North America Premiere Advance Booking: Rajinikanth-starrer Nears $1 Million

Los Angeles, August 2 - Superstar Rajinikanth's gangster action thriller film Coolie is less than 2 weeks away from hitting the worldwide theatres. As if the anticipation for the film wasn't already skyrocketing, the makers are set to drop the trailer on August 2, which is expected to take the hype to the next level. ## The advance booking of Coolie is yet to open in India, but it is going strong at the international box office, especially in North America. With still 12 days to go for the release, the film's premiere pre-sales have crossed $900K and are set to cross $1 million by tomorrow. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie will be eyeing all-time record premiere for Tamil movies in North America. The record currently belongs to Rajinikanth's Kabali (2016), which scored $1.92 million. Unlike Coolie, Kabali had a full-day premiere in North America. ## While Coolie is looking to create history, it has massive competition with Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR-fronted War 2, which also has its premiere on the same day. The pre-sales for the latter opened a couple of days ago, and the initial response is excellent. ## Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie stars Rajinikanth in the lead, supported by a star-studded ensemble including Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and a special cameo by Aamir Khan. Music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, whose soundtrack has already become a rage among fans.## The film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14 and will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. ## Stay tuned...