The storm has arrived. The advance bookings for the highly anticipated crime-actioner, Coolie, have officially opened in Kerala, and the response has been nothing short of euphoric. The powerhouse combination of superstar Rajinikanth and director Lokesh Kanagaraj has ignited a frenzy, signaling a historic opening at the Box Office. As of this morning, August 8, the film is already shattering records, setting the stage for a massive nationwide run.
Kerala Bookings Signal A Historic Opening
The initial numbers from Kerala are staggering. In just the first three hours of bookings going live, Coolie blazed past the Rs 2 crore gross mark in pre-sales for its opening day in the state. At its peak, ticket sales on BookMyShow were clocking in at an incredible 50,000 tickets per hour. This trend confirms that Coolie is on track to have a bigger opening than Rajinikanth’s previous blockbuster, Jailer.
To put these figures in perspective, if the current momentum holds, Coolie is poised to secure the third-biggest opening of all time in Kerala. It is currently trailing only Empuraan and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s previous hit, Leo. Depending on the audience reception to the early morning shows, there is a strong possibility that Coolie could even surpass Leo‘s opening day numbers.
A Pan-India And Global Storm Brewing
The thunderous response in Kerala is just the beginning. These remarkable advance booking figures are a clear indicator of the massive wave of anticipation across all of South India. Bookings in Tamil Nadu, the Andhra states, and Karnataka are expected to be a “riot,” ensuring a dominant opening in its home territories.
Furthermore, Coolie is expected to make a significant impact in the Hindi belt, even with a formidable competitor like War 2 releasing simultaneously. Trade analysts predict an opening of over Rs 5 crore net from the northern circuits, which would be a solid result. When combined with what are being described as “ultra-strong” overseas bookings, the projected worldwide opening day gross for Coolie is estimated to be in the massive Rs 140 crore vicinity.
The Unshaken Cult Of Rajinikanth
This box office frenzy is a testament to the enduring and unshakable cult of Rajinikanth. At nearly 75 years of age and after five decades in the film industry, the superstar’s power to draw audiences remains unparalleled. While there may have been a few underperforming films in his recent filmography, the sheer love from his fanbase ensures that every new release is a cinematic event. Proving he is an unstoppable force, the actor is reportedly already working on his next film after Coolie, which is titled Jailer 2.
About Coolie
Coolie is an upcoming crime-action thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film features a star-studded pan-India cast led by superstar Rajinikanth, with prominent roles for Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Upendra, and Shruti Haasan. The film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14, 2025.
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