Rajinikanth’s Coolie Breaks Records with Pre-Release Ticket Sales
The excitement around Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Coolie is palpable as it sets new benchmarks in ticket sales ahead of its release. With just six days to go until its debut, Coolie has already grossed an impressive ₹27 crores in advance bookings from international markets, making it one of the highest pre-sales for an Indian movie outside of Baahubali 2. The film is particularly popular in the United States, followed closely by Malaysia, the UAE, and Australia/New Zealand.
The buzz suggests that Coolie could see a phenomenal opening day, potentially earning as much as ₹80 crores on its first Thursday. This remarkable response highlights the immense anticipation among audiences for the film. In comparison, its rival War 2 has struggled, garnering only ₹4.5 crores in advance sales, with half of that amount coming from the Telugu version.
War 2 hopes to gain momentum in India, especially with stars like NTR Jr. appealing to audiences in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and Hrithik Roshan attracting viewers in Hindi-speaking regions. However, as it stands, Coolie appears to be the clear favorite worldwide, leaving War 2 to fill a significant gap in order to compete.
In short, the buzz around Coolie has created quite the stir at the box office, overshadowing War 2 for now. The next few days will reveal whether the latter can turn the tide with its local performance.
