Rajinikanth’s much-awaited film Cooliedirected by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on August 14. With the countdown to release underway, overseas pre-bookings for Coolie have already begun and are gaining strong momentum across key international markets.
As per the latest reports, over 40,000 tickets have already been sold for Coolie’s premiere shows in North America. This early buzz is significant, reflecting the massive anticipation surrounding the film. In the Australia and New Zealand region, more than 10,000 tickets have been snapped up. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom has recorded over 20,000 ticket sales.
Trade analysts are optimistic that Coolie may surpass the overseas opening record of Rajinikanth’s previous blockbuster Kabali. If the current pace continues, Coolie could score the highest-ever Day 1 overseas collection for a Tamil film, raising expectations across the board.
However, comparisons are already being drawn between Coolie and Vijay’s 2023 hit Leo. While Coolie has crossed 20,000 tickets in the UK, Leo had already sold around 56,000 at the same point in pre-release promotions. This comparison has sparked debates among fans and box office trackers.
Supporters of Coolie argue that several major regions are yet to open pre-bookings. They believe that once bookings go live in all territories, the film has a strong chance to surpass Leo’s first-day record and potentially make history for Rajinikanth once again.
As the release date nears, it will be intriguing to see whether Coolie overtakes Leo in pre-booking numbers and whether it sets a new benchmark in global box office performance for Tamil cinema.
