Coolie Advance Booking Collection Report: Rajinikanth’s Film Raises Big Hopes
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie, featuring superstar Rajinikanth, is creating significant buzz in advance bookings ahead of its August 14, 2025 theatrical release. The film has sold over 1 lakh tickets across India in multiple languages including Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada, with gross advance collections reaching approximately ₹19.68 crore (excluding blocked seats).
Strong Overview of Pre-Sales Across India
According to industry trackers, Coolie’s advance booking collections are among the top 3 for Indian films in 2025 so far. Tamil Nadu leads with around ₹18.90 crore from Tamil bookings alone, while the remaining gross comes from Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi market sales combined. The Hindi version is gathering steady momentum with solid ticket sales in leading multiplex chains.
Hindi Advance Booking Highlights
Coolie’s Hindi advance bookings have crossed over 17,500 tickets in top chains for the opening day with continued growth expected as the release date nears. Projections estimate Hindi box office collections on day one could range around ₹4-6 crore net despite tough competition and limited screen counts caused by the clash with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2.
Record-Setting Global Opening Day Target
Coolie is gearing up to challenge landmark Kollywood records. Industry experts anticipate a ₹140 crore+ global opening day gross, driven by combined earnings from all language versions domestically and overseas. The film has already crossed $2 million in premiere advance bookings in North America, marking a historic first for a Tamil film.
Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Box Office Pull
Coolie’s advance booking success underscores Rajinikanth’s enduring superstar appeal across India and internationally. The film also showcases Lokesh Kanagaraj’s reputation as a blockbuster director with back-to-back major openings following Leo (2023). This combination has built huge pre-release expectations.
Clash with War 2 and Market Competition
While War 2 leads Hindi advance bookings by a wide margin, Coolie remains a strong contender in the Hindi belt and dominates in South Indian markets. Both films are expected to coexist successfully at the box office over the Independence Day weekend, contributing to a festive cinema experience for audiences.Summary
- Coolie advance booking collections across India exceed ₹19.68 crore gross as of August 12, 2025.
- Over 1 lakh tickets sold in multiple languages with Tamil bookings contributing the majority.
- Hindi version advance bookings recorded over 17,500 tickets with estimated ₹4-6 crore net day 1 collection.
- Global opening day target is around ₹140 crore gross, including historic $2 million premiere sales in North America.
- Rajinikanth’s star power and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s direction drive strong anticipation.
- Despite competition from War 2, Coolie is set for a significant box office impact during the Independence Day weekend.
