Rajinikanth’s Coolie Creates History Before Release!

Superstar Rajinikanth, the undisputed king of Indian cinema for over four decades, is back with yet another massive project Coolie. Known for cult blockbusters like Chandramukhi, Robo, and Jailer, Rajinikanth now gears up for Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Set for a grand worldwide release on August 14, the film features a powerful pan-India star cast including Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, and Reba Monica John. Anirudh Ravichander is scoring the music for this highly anticipated film.

Even before hitting the screens, Coolie has created a new benchmark in Indian cinema. The pre-release theatrical business in the Telugu states alone has touched ₹40 crore, while the film's OTT rights were sold to Netflix for a whopping ₹125 crore. Reports suggest the total pre-release business has crossed ₹750 crore making it an all-time industry record for Kollywood. Notably, the Tamil version’s theatrical rights were sold for ₹350 crore globally, and Naga Vamsi has secured the Telugu rights.

This pre-release buzz and business has sent shockwaves through the industry. Fans and trade circles are now confident that Coolie will comfortably enter the ₹1000 crore club post-release. With such scale and hype, the film has already become one of the most awaited releases of the year, setting sky-high expectations across all markets.

At 74, Rajinikanth continues to redefine superstardom, proving that age is just a number. Delivering this kind of massive business before release is no ordinary feat—and sets a remarkable example for the new generation of heroes. With Coolie, Thalaivar once again shows why he’s a true legend, both on and off-screen.