The excitement around Rajinikanth’s upcoming movie ‘Coolie’ is touching the sky. Even before its release, the film has created an unbelievable record at the box office through advance bookings. Fans were eagerly waiting for this film, and now their craze has turned into a huge collection for the makers. According to the latest reports, ‘Coolie’ has crossed the ₹110 crore mark in advance booking before the release itself. This is a massive achievement, and it clearly shows the power of Thalaiva at the box office.
In this article, we will talk in detail about ‘Coolie’ advance booking collection, its cast, release date, fans’ craze, regional booking details, and predictions for the opening day collection.
About Coolie: A Mega Project from Lokesh Kanagaraj
‘Coolie’ is a big-budget action drama film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, who is known for making high-voltage action entertainers. The movie features Rajinikanth in the lead role, and this itself is enough to attract audiences from across the globe. Apart from Rajinikanth, the film also stars Nagarjuna and Shruti Haasan in important roles. The makers have also roped in Aamir Khan for a cameo appearance, which has raised the excitement level even more.
Rajinikanth movies always create a festival-like atmosphere in theaters, and this time too, the situation is no different. Fans are calling this film a blockbuster even before its release.
Coolie Release Date and Buzz
The makers have announced that ‘Coolie’ will hit the theaters on 14th August 2025, just before Independence Day. This is a perfect timing because the film will benefit from the long weekend and the holiday period. Social media is flooded with posts, comments, and hashtags about the film, and the craze is at its peak.
Fans are celebrating in advance by booking tickets in bulk. Theaters in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and other states are already reporting houseful shows for the first three days. Not just in India, but also in international markets, the film is witnessing a massive response in advance bookings.
Coolie Advance Booking Records
The advance booking numbers of ‘Coolie’ are simply mind-blowing. According to Sacnilk reports, the film has already sold 13,58,113 tickets for 10,943 shows before the release date. The gross collection from these ticket sales is around ₹29.33 crore.
But that’s not all! With blocked seats included, the total business from advance booking has reached ₹38.51 crore. This is a huge achievement because very few films in Indian cinema have managed to cross such figures in advance booking.
Regional Advance Booking Details
The movie is releasing in multiple languages – Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Here is how the advance booking collections look in different regions:
- Tamil Version: ₹23.02 crore (biggest contribution)
- Telugu Version: ₹3.76 crore
- Kannada Version: ₹5.86 lakh
- Hindi Version: ₹78.23 lakh
Clearly, the Tamil version is leading by a huge margin because of Rajinikanth’s massive fan following in Tamil Nadu.
₹110 Crore Collection Before Release
Yes, you read that right! ‘Coolie’ has already crossed ₹110 crore in advance booking worldwide before its release. This includes both domestic and overseas markets. Rajinikanth’s craze in countries like the USA, UAE, Singapore, and Malaysia has contributed significantly to this figure.
It is rare to see such numbers for advance bookings. Only a few Indian films like Baahubali 2, RRR, and Jawan have achieved similar success. With this, ‘Coolie’ has already secured its place among the biggest openers in Indian cinema history.
Will Coolie Break Chhava’s Record?
Recently, Vicky Kaushal’s period drama ‘Chhava’ created a good buzz and managed to collect ₹31 crore net in India on day one. But trade analysts believe that ‘Coolie’ will easily surpass this record.
Sumit Kadel, a popular trade analyst, has predicted on social media that ‘Coolie’ can earn ₹80 to ₹90 crore gross on its opening day in India alone. Worldwide, it can collect ₹155 to ₹165 crore gross on day one. If this happens, ‘Coolie’ will not only beat ‘Chhava’ but also set a new benchmark for upcoming films.
Why Fans Are Crazy About Coolie?
There are several reasons why ‘Coolie’ is creating such a storm even before its release:
- Rajinikanth Factor – The biggest reason is Rajinikanth himself. His presence guarantees houseful shows and mass celebrations.
- Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Direction – The director is known for action-packed thrillers like Kaithi and Vikram. Fans are expecting a similar cinematic experience.
- Big Star Cast – With actors like Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, and Aamir Khan, the film has become even more attractive.
- Perfect Release Date – Independence Day weekend is the best time for big films to earn massive box office numbers.
- Advance Hype – Social media promotions, teaser releases, and fan-made posters have created unstoppable buzz.
Comparison with Other Blockbusters
When we compare ‘Coolie’ with other recent blockbusters, it is clear that Rajinikanth’s film is on another level. For example:
- ‘Jawan’ (2023) collected around ₹65 crore on day one in India.
- ‘Pathaan’ (2023) earned ₹57 crore on opening day.
- ‘RRR’ (2022) made ₹74 crore on day one in India.
If the predictions come true, ‘Coolie’ will surpass all these numbers and become the biggest opening day grosser in Indian cinema.
Public Reaction on Social Media
Social media platforms like Twitter (X), Instagram, and Facebook are flooded with posts about ‘Coolie’ advance booking updates. Fans are sharing screenshots of their booked tickets, posting videos of celebrations, and creating trending hashtags.
Interestingly, fans are even discussing other trending topics like Bigg Boss 19 updates and celebrity rumors like Katrina Kaif pregnancy news, but still, ‘Coolie’ is dominating the trend list. (Check more about Bigg Boss 19 here and Katrina Kaif rumors here).
Expected First Weekend Collection
Trade experts believe that the first weekend collection for ‘Coolie’ could cross ₹400 crore worldwide. The Independence Day holiday, combined with Saturday and Sunday, will give the film a big boost. If the movie gets positive word-of-mouth from the audience, it may even touch ₹1000 crore worldwide in the long run.
Final Thoughts
‘Coolie’ is not just a film, it is a festival for Rajinikanth fans. The record-breaking advance booking figures have already made it a historic film even before its release. Now all eyes are on the box office performance on 14th August 2025.
If everything goes as predicted, ‘Coolie’ will become the biggest blockbuster in Indian cinema history. Whether it beats records of other films or not, one thing is sure – Rajinikanth has once again proved that he is the undisputed superstar of Indian cinema.
Are you ready for this cinematic storm? Book your tickets now and be part of this historic moment!
