Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ takes a thunderous start of over Rs 1 crore in USA advance bookings, sets stage for epic August 14 clash with Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr’s War 2 |

With $128,750 ( Rs 1.11 crore) amassed from just 110 locations and 240 shows, selling over 4,570 tickets on the opening day itself, Coolie—starring the legendary Rajinikanth—has officially kickstarted its advance booking campaign with a roar. Helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the action entertainer is already showcasing signs of a blockbuster trajectory, thanks to a potent mix of star power, cinematic scale, and nostalgia. This marks Rajinikanth’s return to the massy avatar and the mere teaser drop had sent fan clubs into overdrive with 3 auditoriums comprising overall 600 seats being booked by Rajini fans in Dallas Texas within minutes of opening. But it’s not just Thalaivar who’s drawing the crowds. The ensemble cast includes Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj—a truly pan-India lineup that blends talent from the North, South, and across industries. Trade insiders suggest that this unique casting approach has widened the film’s appeal across language markets and audience demographics.Coolie releases on August 14th, the same day as YRF’s mega actioner War 2—the confidence from both camps is palpable. . War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji, stars Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani, and forms part of the high-octane YRF Spy Universe. The sequel has already booked all IMAX screens in India for three weeks leaving none for Coolie and it is set to get maximum screens in North India more so after the blockbuster response to Saiyaara by the same producer. . However, Coolie is no underdog. With Lokesh Kanagaraj’s brand of gritty, mass-friendly storytelling and Rajinikanth’s legendary screen presence, the film is riding a wave of unprecedented fan support. According to early tracking, demand for the film in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Telugu states is on the rise.Sources close to major multiplex chains have indicated that Coolie may become one of the fastest-selling Tamil-origin films in North America this year if the momentum holds over the next week. Industry chatter also suggests that Coolie could match or even surpass Jailer’s advance bookings in select overseas circuits.