Rajinikanth’s latest big-screen venture, "Coolie", directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is gearing up for a historic release on August 14, 2025, and the buzz surrounding the film has already reached record-breaking heights. The much-anticipated Tamil-language action drama has made a strong statement even before its first show, with ₹75 crore worldwide advance booking sales and over 12 lakh tickets sold in India alone.

The pre-release craze has been so intense that despite a direct box office clash with Bollywood’s high-budget action thriller "War 2", "Coolie" is showing clear signs of dominance. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the advance booking sales from India alone have crossed ₹34.89 crore gross, with the Tamil version contributing the lion’s share.

Language-wise Ticket Sales Performance

• Tamil: Over 10 lakh tickets sold for 6,656 shows across the country.

• Telugu: More than 1 lakh tickets sold across 1,529 shows.

• Hindi: Around 26,000 tickets booked.

• Kannada: Just over 2,000 tickets sold for opening day.

The strong performance in advance bookings underlines Rajinikanth’s enduring pan-India appeal. While Tamil Nadu remains the film’s strongest market, the excitement is also palpable in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and select North Indian cities.

International Records Before Release

Adding to its domestic success, "Coolie" has made history overseas by becoming the first Tamil-language film to cross 2 million USD in premiere pre-sales in North America. This milestone reinforces the global fan following of Rajinikanth and the growing market for South Indian cinema in international territories.

Box Office Predictions

With a total worldwide advance booking figure already touching ₹75 crore, trade analysts expect "Coolie" to comfortably cross ₹125 crore gross worldwide on its opening day. If the audience response matches the hype, it could even challenge the record of Thalapathy Vijay’s "Leo", which opened at ₹143 crore worldwide.

Star Power and Budget

"Coolie" boasts an ensemble cast that includes:

• Rajinikanth as the lead

• Aamir Khan in a special cameo as Dahaa

• Nagarjuna Akkineni as Simon

• Pooja Hegde as Monica

• Shruti Haasan as Preethi

• Upendra as Kaleesha

The film has been made on a massive budget of ₹350 crore (as per media reports, though official confirmation is pending). The combination of a star-studded cast, high-octane action sequences, and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s filmmaking style has only intensified pre-release excitement.

Clash with War 2 and Market Expectations

The simultaneous release of "Coolie" and Bollywood’s "War 2" is being watched closely by industry observers. While both films cater to action lovers, "Coolie" is expected to lead the South Indian markets, while "War 2" may perform better in the Hindi belt. However, with Rajinikanth’s unmatched popularity, "Coolie" could still outperform in many territories.

The Rajinikanth Effect

Every Rajinikanth film release is nothing short of a festival for his fans, and "Coolie" is no exception. The advance bookings, fan celebrations, and international record-breaking numbers indicate that the superstar’s box office pull remains unrivalled. The next 24 hours will determine whether "Coolie" sets a new all-time opening record for Tamil cinema.

If early reviews and audience reactions are positive, "Coolie" could become not just 2025’s biggest Indian opener, but also one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.

The Upcoming IPOs in this week and coming weeks are LGT Business Connextions, Vikram Solar, Gem Aromatics, Studio LSD, Shreeji Shipping Global, Patel Retail.

The Current active IPO are Regaal Resources, Mahendra Realtors and Infrastructure, Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle, Icodex Publishing Solutions.

Start your Stock Market Journey and Apply in IPO by Opening Free Demat Account in Choice Broking FinX.

Join our Trading with CA Abhay Telegram Channel for regular Stock Market Trading and Investment Calls by CA Abhay Varn - SEBI Registered Research Analyst.