Advance Ticket Sales for Rajinikanth's Upcoming Hit in Kerala Shatter Previous Records Prior to Premiere
In the vibrant world of Indian cinema, the upcoming release of Rajinikanth's Coolie is generating a whirlwind of excitement, particularly in Kerala, where advance bookings have soared to unprecedented heights.
The strategic timing of Coolie's release, coinciding with the Onam festivities, has undoubtedly contributed to the surge in ticket sales. However, the film's success is not solely due to timing.
Rajinikanth's immense star power guarantees massive fan enthusiasm and trust in the film's entertainment value. His legendary appeal, coupled with the directorial brilliance of Lokesh Kanagaraj, known for delivering successful thrillers, has catapulted Coolie into the realm of the year's most anticipated releases.
Lokesh Kanagaraj's directorial brand has also attracted younger audiences with high-energy storytelling and technical brilliance. Early opening of bookings and the availability of early morning shows in Kerala and Karnataka have further fuelled the high early demand.
The film's 'A' certification, with strict age-based entry rules, has pushed adult fans to secure tickets early for guaranteed access.
As of now, Coolie has registered advance booking sales of around ₹19.68 crore gross nationwide, with over 9 lakh tickets sold. In Kerala alone, advance booking collections hit a staggering ₹4.10 crore shortly after bookings opened.
Comparatively, Coolie's pre-release sales are the third highest of 2025, surpassing nearly every other Indian film of the year except two, including L2: Empuraan and the Hindi-language blockbuster War 2. Despite a direct clash with War 2 at Indian ticket windows, Coolie’s advance booking numbers are significantly ahead, especially in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala, illustrating stronger pre-release interest in the South Indian market for this film.
Internationally, Coolie has generated tremendous pre-release revenue, notably in North America, where it sold over 55,000 tickets for premiere shows, earning upwards of $1.4 million (~₹12-14 crore), a remarkable feat for an Indian film abroad and indicating high overseas demand.
In conclusion, Coolie stands out in the 2025 Indian film landscape by combining Rajinikanth’s legendary appeal, director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s big fanbase, strategic early ticket sales, and strong regional plus international support to achieve record-breaking pre-release bookings and expected blockbuster box office performance.
The success of Coolie advance booking in Kerala sets a promising precedent for future Tamil releases in the state. The multilingual release of Coolie will diversify its revenue streams, covering Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. If successful, Coolie could solidify Rajinikanth's position as the undisputed box office leader in Kerala. His pan-South Indian appeal remains unmatched in the film industry.
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