Superstar Rajinikanth is proving once again why he is the king of the box office. His upcoming action drama Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has crossed the ₹60 crore mark in global pre-sales. The film is now set for one of the biggest openings in Tamil cinema history.
Domestic Pre-Sales See Historic Surge
In India, advance bookings for Coolie have hit record levels. The Tamil version leads with over ₹10 crore in pre-sale revenue. Dubbed versions in Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi have also added strong numbers. Kerala alone sold nearly 200,000 tickets in hours, earning ₹3 crore. Booking portals reported thousands of transactions every minute.
Overseas Demand Skyrockets
The craze is just as strong abroad. Overseas pre-sales have crossed $5 million (around ₹42 crore). The USA, UAE, Singapore, and Malaysia are leading the demand. The global Tamil audience is ensuring near-full occupancy for Day 1 shows.
Fans Fuel Unstoppable Momentum
On BookMyShow, Coolie has sold over 706,000 tickets in advance. It is now the fourth highest pre-sale in Tamil cinema history, behind Leo, Jailer, and The Greatest of All Time. Social media is buzzing with fan posters, countdown videos, and hashtags.
Poised for a Record-Breaking Opening
With only days left for release, experts predict Coolie could cross ₹100 crore worldwide on Day 1. If this happens, it will set a new pre-release business benchmark for Indian cinema.
