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Business Standard
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Rajinikanth is back! 'Coolie' bookings open, first shows to start at 5 am
The countdown has begun for one of the biggest cinematic showdowns of the year — Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' vs Hrithik Roshan's 'War 2'. With less than a week to go, the box office buzz is heating up, and advance bookings for 'Coolie' are officially live. Select theatres have already opened bookings, with more expected to follow in the coming days. As expected from a Rajini-starrer, demand is soaring — especially in the South. Early morning shows will kick off at 6 am in Kerala and Karnataka, while Tamil Nadu will begin screenings at 9 am, setting the stage for a massive opening. When will 'Coolie' advance bookings begin in India? According to regional distributor HM Associates, Coolie pre-sales in Kerala will begin on August 8. Early tracking data on Sacnilk indicates that Coolie has established a strong lead in North America, where advance sales have already surpassed one million dollars. It has also sold over 20,000 tickets in the UK, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Gulf countries. In total, Coolie's pre-sales abroad had surpassed $2 million. Coolie Movie Tickets Advance Booking India Today reports that Coolie's early shows in Tamil Nadu will start at 9 am, while those in Kerala and Karnataka will start at 6 am. Additionally, it says that following a fan's death during the 2023 "Thunivu" first-day premiere, the Tamil Nadu government has cancelled the early morning performances. As a result, Coolie's first performance in the state will only start at 9 in the morning. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, 'Coolie' has been cleared by the censor board with zero cuts. The first overseas screening is scheduled for 12:30 AM BST (5 AM IST), making it one of the earliest shows worldwide. According to a TOI report, Coolie advance bookings have begun, and the overall number of reservations in North America has surpassed USD 1.12 million. Additionally, a trading expert and analyst posted on X (previously Twitter) about Coolie advance booking. Overall, Coolie pre-sales have surpassed $2 million internationally, according to box office tracking website Sacnilk. About 'Coolie' Cast Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, and Aamir Khan are the main cast members of Coolie. In supporting roles are Rachita Ram, Monisha Blessy, Kanna Ravi, Junior MGR, Reba Monica John, and Kaali Venkat. In the movie, a shadowy figure confronts a dishonest organisation that takes advantage of and mistreats the labourers in a port town. After Jailer (2023), the next Tamil thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj is being hailed as megastar Rajinikanth's major release this year.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Coolie' cost me 2 years of life': Lokesh Kanagaraj on his obsession with Rajinikanth's action spectacle
'No family, no friends. Just Coolie.' That's how director sums up the last two years of his life — completely consumed by one project and one legend: . With the mega film 'Coolie' set to roar into theatres on August 14, the anticipation is sky-high. Featuring a powerhouse ensemble Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Shruti Haasan, and a cameo by the film is surely one of the highly awaited projects. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A two-year tunnel vision In a recent interview, as reported by Filmyscoops, Lokesh got candid about the sheer intensity of his commitment. 'The last two years, all I did was Coolie. No family, no friends, nothing else,' he said. For the filmmaker who's delivered hits like Kaithi and Vikram, this wasn't just another biggie — it was a full-blown life chapter. Aamir Khan's Rugged Debut Look as 'Dahaa' in Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' Officially Revealed He revealed that he spent his 36th and 37th birthdays not in celebration, but in complete creative isolation. He even vanished from social media for months. The reason? Absolute focus. 'I didn't want even an ounce of distraction. 'Coolie' deserved that level of surrender,' Lokesh added. Beyond 'Coolie': Aamir Khan film In 2026 The Rajini-starrer also features a cameo by Aamir Khan — and that's just a teaser. Sources confirm that Lokesh and Aamir are teaming up for a full-fledged film starting September 2026. The project is expected to blend Lokesh's flair for action storytelling with Aamir's emotional depth — a collaboration already generating buzz in both industries. With 'Coolie', Lokesh Kanagaraj hasn't just made a movie — he's poured in a slice of his life. The result? A film that might redefine how mass entertainers are made and remembered. Meanwhile, Lokesh Kanagaraj's previous outing was the Vijay starrer 'Leo', which received good reviews from the audience. 'Leo' also turned out to be a box office success.
