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Superstar Rajinikanths upcoming film Coolie directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj is poised for a monumental release on August 14 2025. The film has already shattered advance booking records amassing over Rs 100 crore globally before its release and has now set record for its opening day. How much has Rajinikanths starrer Coolie garnered? As per reports by Saclink in India Coolie has garnered Rs 27.01 crore through bookings after selling 1246828 tickets with significant contributions from Tamil Nadu (Rs 11.97 crore) Karnataka (Rs 6.85 crore) Andhra Pradesh (Rs 1.46 crore) and Telangana (Rs 1.69 crore). The films unprecedented success extends to North America where it has become the first Tamil film to surpass $2 million figure in premiere pre-sales. This achievement underscores Rajinikanths enduring global appeal and the anticipation surrounding his 171st venture Coolie. Has the clash with War 2 affected Coolie? Despite the high-profile box office clash between Rajinikanths Coolie and Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTRs War 2 Coolie has maintained a strong lead in advance bookings. The film has already amassed over Rs 80 crore in worldwide pre-sales significantly outpacing War 2 which has garnered between Rs 10–15 crore. The films dominance is particularly evident in southern markets with Tamil Nadu contributing Rs 22.81 crore and over 10 lakh tickets sold for first-day shows. On the other hand War 2 while generating buzz has seen more modest advance booking figures. In India it has collected Rs 9.8 crore with 3.46 lakh tickets sold across 13748 shows. The films performance is stronger in Hindi belt and Telugu-speaking regions owing to the presence of Jr NTR and his ardent supporters who have managed to dominate Hyderabad ticket counters. Overall while the clash has intensified competition Coolies robust advance bookings and regional dominance suggest it remains largely unaffected by War 2s concurrent release. Is Coolie part of LCU? Fans are eagerly waiting for Coolie not just because it stars Rajinikanth but also due to its rumored connection with the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). After Kaithi Vikram and Leo audiences are speculating whether Coolie will tie into the same universe. The anticipation is sky-high with fans excited to see if Lokesh Kanagaraj drops subtle hints or a direct crossover making Coolie a potential game-changer in the LCU timeline. However as per Lokesh it is a standalone film which is a massive tribute to Thalaivar Rajinikanths humongous legacy in Tamil Cinema. More about Coolie Coolie features a star-studded cast including Akkineni Nagarjuna Aamir Khan Upendra Soubin Shahir Shruti Haasan and Sathyaraj. Coolie brings together a strong technical team music by Anirudh Ravichander known for his energetic tracks and innovative use of AI visuals by acclaimed cinematographer Girish Gangadharan and crisp editing by Philomin Raj a frequent collaborator who has always been backbone of Lokesh Kanagarajs masterpieces.