Coolie will be released in theatres on August 14, marking Rajinikanth’s first collaboration with filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, one of the most sought-after storytellers in Tamil cinema today. Naturally, excitement is high, and the proof lies in the film’s staggering advance collections. The makers began advance sales by opening bookings in international markets before moving to India. The film will release worldwide in Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada. According to a Hindustan Times report, global sales have already crossed an astounding Rs 50 crore, four days before release.

Coolie races ahead in I-Day clash

In India, bookings for Coolie began on Friday in a staggered manner. The film has already earned Rs 14 crore domestically, with nearly Rs 10 crore from opening-day sales. The Tamil version leads with close to Rs 10 crore, while the dubbed Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi versions are expected to gain momentum in the coming days.

In international markets, North America has already touched USD 1.7 million (approximately Rs 14 crore), with USD 1.45 million coming from the USA alone, where over 56,000 tickets have been sold.