Rajinikanth returns to the big screen with Coolie, an action-packed movie written by Lokesh Kanagaraj, hitting theaters worldwide on August 14, 2025, before landing on OTT platforms later this year. Coolie Prebooking Collection kicked off in early August across major regions, quickly breaking records.
In North America alone, the film raked in over USD 1.06 million in ticket sales, crossing 35,000 tickets sold and outpacing Rajinikanth’s previous blockbusters like Jailer and Vijay’s Leo in the first three days in the USA alone, the film racked up USD 550,000, suggesting continued soaring interest ahead of release. In India, pre-bookings for Kerala and other states began around August 8, paving the way for packed shows at launch.
Cast in Coolie
| Actor/Actress | Role/Note |
|---|---|
| Rajinikanth | Deva (Lead Hero) |
| Nagarjuna Akkineni | Simon (Key Antagonist) |
| Soubin Shahir | Dayal (Important supporting role) |
| Upendra | Kaleesha (Supporting) |
| Shruti Haasan | Preethi Rajasekar |
| Sathyaraj | Rajasekar (Supporting) |
| Aamir Khan | Dahaa (Cameo appearance) |
| Junior MGR | Supporting role (credited by Lokesh) |
| Pooja Hegde | Appears in Monica song |
Music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, along with well-executed marketing—including viral songs like Chikitu, Monica, and Powerhouse—are stoking audience excitement further.
With USD 1.06 million North America advance stay and strong buzz across India, Coolie looks poised for a spectacular opening weekend—especially with its August 14, 2025 release scheduled for theaters in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada.
Coolie Prebooking Collection
| Region | Pre-Booking Collection | Tickets Sold | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | USD 1.06 Million | 35,000+ | Fastest Tamil film to cross this mark |
| USA (First 3 Days) | USD 550,000 | — | Strong early interest, trending ahead of Jailer |
| India (Total) | ₹6.8 Crore (est.) | 1.2+ lakh (approx.) | Bookings open in major cities, highest in Tamil Nadu |
| Kerala | ₹1.3 Crore (est.) | — | High interest for Rajinikanth-Lokesh combo |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹3.2 Crore (est.) | 75,000+ (approx.) | Leading market with strong occupancy |
| Hyderabad | ₹80 Lakhs (est.) | — | Telugu dub bookings off to a solid start |
