Coolie Movie: Release Date, Ticket Prices, Advance Booking, Box Office Collection Prediction, and other details

Indian Express

4 hours ago

Coolie Movie Release Date: Coolie is undoubtedly one of the biggest Indian film releases of the year, and the Rajinikanth starrer is already setting new industry benchmarks with its advance sales figures. With two days to go before its worldwide release, trade reports indicate unprecedented numbers for the Tamil cinema industry. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, this action tentpole boasts one of the year's most impressive ensemble casts, featuring Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and Sathyaraj alongside Rajinikanth.
Following the blockbuster success of Leo, Lokesh Kanagaraj joins hands with Rajinikanth this time for Coolie. The team has been very careful not to let out any major plot points. The trailer, featuring Rajinikanth in a violent avatar, helped build on the already increasing hype levels for the movie.
The 'A'-certified Coolie is rumored to be part of the 'Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe' (LCU). However, the makers have been firm in refuting these claims. The LCU factor remains a key talking point in the film's massive business prospects, as Lokesh Kanagaraj's previous four films have been widely celebrated for their interconnected storylines and recurring characters within the same cinematic universe. Fan favorites include 'ROLEX,' played by Suriya in Vikram, and 'Dilli,' played by Karthi, both sparking speculation about potential extended cameos in Coolie.
Coolie will be hitting theatres across the world on August 14. The movie will clash with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's YRF spy actioner War 2, which is also scheduled for the Independence Day weekend.
Coolie has cinematography by Girish Gangadharan, while Philomin Raj handles the editing duties. One of the main USPs of the film is the musical score by Anirudh Ravichander, whose collaborations with Lokesh in the past have been particularly well received.
While there's been no official confirmation from the team regarding the budget, reports suggest the film cost around Rs 400 crore. This comes as no surprise given its star-studded cast, featuring some of the biggest names in Indian cinema, including Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, and Upendra.
Ahead of Coolie's release, ticket prices have seen a sudden spike across the country. In multiplexes in Bengaluru and Chennai, prices have risen sharply, ranging from Rs 800 to Rs 2,000 per ticket depending on location and seating category. BookMyShow has set the minimum baseline for Coolie tickets at Rs 500. Fans and moviegoers were taken by surprise at the steep charges when bookings opened in various cities over the past few days. Despite the surge, demand remains strong, with most Day 1 shows in Bengaluru and Chennai already sold out well in advance.
Coolie has dominated the box office race so far, leaving War 2 trailing by a wide margin in many cities. The film has already raked in over Rs 20 crore from advance bookings across India, selling approximately nine lakh tickets nationwide, with Tamil Nadu emerging as the biggest contributor. Globally, advance booking figures have crossed the Rs 50 crore mark, with no signs of the hype slowing down. Opening-day collections are expected to be in the range of Rs 100 crore.