Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ Storms USA: Advance Booking Hits Historic Highs Before Release
Rajinikanth’s much-anticipated action film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has set the USA box office abuzz even before its official release. With advance ticket sales shattering the $1 million mark ten days ahead of its premiere, Coolie has become one of the fastest Tamil films ever to achieve these numbers in North America. The film’s North American premiere revenues already surpass Rajinikanth’s previous record set by Jailer and significantly outpace competing releases such as War 2 and Leo.
Coolie’s Advance Booking Sets New USA Record
Coolie’s advance sales tally stands at over $1.12 million in North America, with more than 37,000 tickets sold for premieres alone. These numbers position Coolie as one of the region’s biggest Indian premieres, beating records for both Tamil and major Bollywood releases.
Comparison: Coolie vs. War 2 vs. Leo
While both Coolie and War 2 are slated for a massive Independence Day 2025 box office clash, Coolie currently outpaces War 2 by more than five times in USA advance revenue, selling far more tickets despite similar hype and publicity. Vijay’s Leo also trails Coolie by 25% in ticket pre-sales.
The Driving Force: Star Power & Creative Team
The euphoria around Coolie is attributed to a star-studded cast led by Rajinikanth, a powerful trailer, and director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s pan-India following, built on past box-office successes. Guest appearances and a mass-action narrative further amplify expectations.
Industry Impact & Audience Buzz
Coolie’s advance booking momentum is expected to set new benchmarks for Indian cinema in international markets. The film’s performance is closely watched as it signals robust diaspora demand and may redefine the benchmarks for South Asian releases in North America.
With the advance booking window still open at key cinema chains, all eyes are on Coolie’s final numbers as it races toward a potentially historic opening this August.