Coolie Hindi Advance Booking Report: Solid Start Despite Clash with War 2
Rajinikanth’s much-anticipated film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is gearing up for its release on August 14, 2025. The Hindi-dubbed version has sold a solid 17,500 tickets in major multiplex chains like PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis for its opening day, just one day before release. With continued good bookings, the final Hindi ticket count may cross 35,000.
Strong Hindi Advance Booking Numbers Despite Limited Screens
The Hindi advance sales reflect robust interest despite limited screen availability due to competition with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2 releasing on the same day. This screen shortage naturally limits Hindi collections for Coolie, keeping expected opening day collections in the Rs 4-4.5 crore net range. The dubbed versions in northern markets are expected to add roughly Rs 1.5 crore net to this total, which is typical for a major Tamil movie release.
Coolie Challenging Kollywood Opening Day Records
Overall, Coolie’s pre-bookings are spectacular, nearing historic levels for a Kollywood film’s opening day. It is forecasted to have the second biggest Indian opening day among Kollywood movies, only behind Vijay’s Leo. The international opening weekend is expected to surpass Leo, making the upcoming box office battle exciting. Day 1 global numbers are projected to be over Rs 140 crore, possibly touching Rs 150 crore.
Rajinikanth’s Star Power Remains Undeniable
The high advance bookings reaffirm Rajinikanth’s status as a massive box office draw in India, especially in Tamil Nadu and the Hindi-speaking belt. Despite some recent underperformers, Rajinikanth continues to dominate among Tamil stars. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj is also confirming his strong hold on Kollywood openings, with Coolie marking his second major blockbuster debut after Leo.
Clash with War 2: Screen Count and Box Office Prospects
Coolie faces a challenging release alongside War 2, which is expected to open at five to six times Coolie’s Hindi box office due to its wider screen count and Hindi market appeal. War 2’s Hindi advance bookings are significantly higher, but Coolie is capturing a strong niche in both Hindi and southern markets. Both films are poised to co-exist and potentially deliver a great box office weekend for audiences.
International Previews and Premieres
Coolie started its North America premiere on August 13 and has already made history by crossing $2 million in premiere day advance bookings, becoming the first Tamil film to do so. This strong overseas presence is bolstering its global box office prospects.
- Coolie’s Hindi advance bookings stand at 17,500 tickets in major chains a day before release.
- Screen limitations due to the War 2 clash cap initial Hindi collections to around Rs 4-4.5 crore net.
- Total Hindi ticket sales may cross 35,000 before release.
- Coolie is set to challenge all-time Kollywood opening day records with a projected global day 1 collection of Rs 140-150 crore.
- Rajinikanth’s enduring stardom and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s directional success drive strong pre-release hype.
- Despite competition, both Coolie and War 2 are poised to have strong openings catering to different audience segments.
Stay tuned for more updates on ticket sales and box office performance as the release approaches.
