Rajinikanth's Coolie sets box office ablaze ahead of release, crosses Rs 50 crore
As the August 14 release approaches, the film is eyeing the all-time advance booking record set by Leo at Rs 46 crore. Its overseas tally has already eclipsed Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life', clocking Rs 41 crore, while back home it's expected to close the gap quickly.If the trend holds, 'Coolie' could secure one of the biggest openings for an Indian film - and potentially deliver the largest day-one haul of Rajinikanth's legendary career.- EndsMust Watch
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