Rajinikanth’s Coolie creates advance booking storm in Kerala, gives tough challenge to War 2?

Superstar Rajinikanth is all set to take over the box office once again with Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, releasing on August 14. And if the early buzz is any indication, the film might just set new records and give War 2 some serious competition.

On Friday, Sun Pictures shared a video from Thrissur, Kerala, capturing the sheer frenzy of Rajinikanth fans. Hundreds gathered outside a theatre, eagerly waiting for the gates to open. The moment they did, the crowd surged forward, racing to secure their first-day first-show tickets, a true display of Thalaivar fever.

Advance Booking on Fire

According to Sacnilk, Coolie has sold nearly 2 lakh tickets in Kerala within hours of bookings opening, that’s 50,000 tickets an hour! The film has already grossed Rs 3 crore in advance sales in Kerala alone, and numbers are climbing fast. Overseas markets are equally excited, with advance bookings nearing Rs 30 crore for day one. Trade analysts are now watching closely to see if Coolie can break the Rs 66 crore overseas opening day record set by Vijay’s Leo.

A Star-Studded Affair

Produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures, Coolie boasts a powerhouse cast, Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, and Sathyaraj in lead roles, with Aamir Khan making a special appearance. The ensemble also includes Rachita Ram, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, Kanna Ravi, Monisha Blessy, and Kaali Venkat.

The Big Question

With such massive pre-release hype and record-smashing bookings, Coolie is already on track for a historic opening. The only question that remains, can Rajinikanth’s magic outshine War 2 at the box office? One thing is certain: August 14 will be a cinematic showdown to remember.