Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ is poised for a record-breaking US debut, already surpassing $550,000 in advance sales with 16 days to go. The film is on track to challenge ‘Jailer’ and ‘Leo’ premiere records, boosted by a pan-Indian cast and potential cameos. ‘Coolie’ faces a box office clash with ‘War 2,’ setting the stage for a high-stakes Independence Day weekend.
🎬 Advance Bookings in the U.S. Smash $550K
Coolie has smashed expectations by crossing USD 550,000 in U.S. advance bookings for its premiere shows—setting it up to rival records set by Jailer and Leo Wikipedia+15Muck Rack+15The Times of India+15.
Just three days into advance sales, the film had already amassed ~USD 500,000, indicating surging global anticipation with about two weeks to go before release The Times of India.
📈 Pre-Sale Trajectory & Fan Frenzy
Earlier reports confirmed bookings of roughly USD 128K (~₹1 crore) in North America, with 4,570 tickets sold across 240 shows in 110 locations—demonstrating strong initial traction Business Today.
Alternative estimates from box office trackers suggest advance sales have reached ₹3.5 crore (~USD 437K) in the U.S. alone—implying even faster uptake as premiere dates draw nearer Koimoi.
🌍 Why This Matters
Coolie is Rajinikanth’s 171st film, releasing worldwide on August 14, 2025, coinciding with India’s Independence Day—a strategic date for box office impact Wikipedia+1The Times of India+1.
Strong U.S. advance bookings reflect Rajinikanth’s enduring global star power and the film’s pan-Indian cast including Nagarjuna, Upendra, and Aamir Khan (cameo) The Times of India.
With competing releases like War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, Coolie is poised for a high-stakes opening and could become one of the top-performing Indian films overseas The Times of India+12Business Today+12The Times of India+12.
📊 Snapshot of Bookings
| Metric | Advance Booking Status (U.S.) |
|---|---|
| Premiere advance sales | USD 550K+ across premiere shows |
| Initial three-day tally | ~USD 500K within first 3 days |
| Early reporting | USD 128K (~₹1 cr) with 4,570 tickets across 240 shows |
| Alternative estimate | ~₹3.5 cr (USD 437K) on initial ticket count |
| Comparison benchmarks | Jailer and Leo premiere records in sight |
✅ Bottom Line
With over USD 550K in U.S. advance premiere bookings and scaling momentum across North America, Coolie is off to a blockbuster start—setting up a fierce global competition ahead of its August 14 release. All eyes now are on how it will fare against other mega‑budget Indian releases and whether it can push past the overseas records of Jailer and Leo.
