There are only 10 hours left before world screens illuminate with Coolie, and already, this Lokesh Kanagaraj-helmed Tamil masala has broken overseas records. This all-India action entertainer, featuring Rajinikanth in the role of the mystifying smuggler Deva, has collected unprecedented advance ticket sales from several countries—in an indication of a record-breaking opening day.
Star-Studded Cast & Cinematic Force
- Rajinikanth anchored in the film with an astonishing ₹200 crore salary, reinforcing his unprecedented star value
- Nagarjuna Akkineni plays Simon, the sophisticated antagonist embodying “freedom” and ideological depth
- Aamir Khan makes a cameo as Dahaa, notably waiving his fee out of respect for Rajinikanth.
- Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, along with Reba Monica John and Pooja Hegde (special song appearance), add robust ensemble support.
- Lokesh Kanagaraj, at the helm, commanded ₹50 crore, bringing his trademark intense narrative style.
- Music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, photography is handled by Girish Gangadharan, and Sun Pictures produces the movie with its producer Kalanidhi Maran.
Set to run nearly three hours (169.5 minutes), Coolie carries an A certificate and opens with a special 25-second title card honoring Rajinikanth’s 50 years in cinema.
Explosive Pre-Sale Numbers By Region
Fans worldwide are lining up early—so early that pre-sales resemble a global frenzy.
Australia (Opening Weekend)
- Day 1: 21,686 tickets sold (A$508,936)
- Day 2: 10,383 (A$247,744)
- Day 3: 6,759 (A$159,266)
- Day 4: 2,032 (A$47,804)
- Total: 40,860 tickets, A$963,750 gross
- Notably, Day 1 set an all-time record, with projections aiming at A$550–600K Day 1.
New Zealand
- Day-wise ticket sales: 3,018 / 977 / 276 / 62
- Total tickets: 4,333 | Gross: NZ$92,411
Singapore
- Day 1 Gross: SG$350K+—ranked as the 7th highest Day 1 for Tamil films in the city-state.
Luxembourg
- Total tickets across Tamil & Telugu: 254 | Gross: €3,817
Norway
- Day 1 tickets: 1,720—already making it the (2nd highest Day 1 ever for Tamil films), poised to top charts within hours.
Finland
- Tickets sold over four days: 175 / 134 / 154 / 77 = 540 tickets | Gross: €9,720
North America
- Combined USA + Canada gross: $2.6M+, making it the highest pre-sale ever for a Tamil film in the region. A $3M premiere haul is now in sight.
Czech Republic
- Tickets: 223 / 83 / 25 / 6 = 337 overall | Gross: CZK94,080 (~$4,489)
Sweden
- Tickets: 1,345 / 871 / 620 / 89 = 2,925 total, Gross: SEK494,325 (~$51,803)
Malaysia
- Day 1: 75,000 tickets sold | Gross: MYR1.7M—9th highest Day 1 ever for a Tamil film.
Netherlands
- Tickets: 1,193 / 388 / 336 / 590 = 2,507 total | Gross: €58,000+
Why Coolie Is Outpacing All Expectations
- Unmatched Star Value – Rajinikanth’s global appeal is unwavering, and his combo with Aamir Khan and Nagarjuna provides cross-industry magnetism.
- Lokesh’s Action Guarantee – His genre credentials (Kaithi, Master, Vikram) are high.
- Massive Overseas Deals – Pre-release rights reportedly fetched ₹86 crore overseas, setting a new industry benchmark.
- Hyped Up Early Records – Markets across Australia to North America are booking spots prior to release. India Day 1 gross is likely to be ₹80–90 crore, and a global opening of ₹155–165 crore.
The Roar Before the Storm
As Coolie barrels toward its August 14 Worldwide release, advance ticket sales paint a picture of cinematic history in the making. With blockbuster earnings already secured across key global markets, this might well become the most explosive opening Tamil film debut of 2025.
With Coolie already rewriting pre-release records, all eyes are now on its first-day performance. If early trends hold, the Rajinikanth–Lokesh Kanagaraj combo could deliver one of the biggest global openings in Tamil cinema history, cementing Coolie’s status as a landmark film even before its theatrical debut.
If buzz, backing, and bookings are any indicator—get ready, because Coolie is about to roar like never before.