Tamil film "Coolie" starring Rajinikanth sets a new benchmark, leading pre-sales of $2 million in the US, surpassing both "Kabali" and "Leo" sales figures.
In an exciting turn of events, the Tamil action drama film "Coolie," directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring the legendary actor Rajinikanth, has shattered all previous records for US premiere advance bookings. The film, produced by Sun Pictures, has outpaced Rajinikanth's own film "Kabali" (2016) in terms of premiere pre-sales and has also surpassed the pre-sale records of Tamil blockbusters like "Leo" and "Ponniyin Selvan I."
The record-breaking achievement of "Coolie" was announced on social media, sparking a flurry of cheers for Rajinikanth and notes about the records broken by the film. One comment in particular highlighted that "Coolie" has broken Rajinikanth's own record with "Kabali."
In the film, Devaraj "Deva," played by Rajinikanth, is a former coolie union leader who runs a hostel in Chennai and harbors a dark past. After his close friend Rajasekhar dies under suspicious circumstances, Deva investigates and discovers that Rajasekhar's death was caused by foul play rather than natural causes.
Deva's investigation leads him to a crime syndicate headed by the smuggler Simon Xavier in Visakhapatnam, who is involved in trafficking contraband using an innovative but dangerous method: an electric chair invention originally meant for animal remains cremation, now used to dispose of murder victims. Rajasekhar had been forced to adapt this invention for Simon's illicit purposes before his death.
As Deva delves deeper, he must protect Rajasekhar's daughters, particularly Preethi, who knows how to operate the electric chair and is unwillingly entangled in the criminal world. Deva infiltrates Simon's gang, battling Simon's unpredictable henchman Dayal while uncovering hidden chapters of his own past and tying up dangerous loose ends.
The film employs non-linear storytelling and combines elements of mystery, action, and emotional drama, highlighting Rajinikanth's charisma and legacy. However, critical views note that while the film has entertaining moments and strong star power, it suffers from an uneven screenplay and feels somewhat diluted compared to director Lokesh Kanagaraj's previous works like Vikram. Regardless, the success of "Coolie" at the box office and in terms of pre-sales is undeniable, and audiences are eagerly awaiting its release.
- The entertainment industry has been buzzing with news about the unprecedented success of the Tamil action drama film "Coolie," co-starring Rajinikanth, in the US premiere advance bookings.
- "Coolie" has broken records set by Rajinikanth's own film "Kabali" (2016) and Tamil blockbusters like "Leo" and "Ponniyin Selvan I," shining a light on the movie's entertainment value and star power.
- As the film unfolds, health and history collide with exciting plot twists as Rajinikanth's character, Devaraj "Deva," uncovers a crime syndicate's dark secrets while grappling with his own past.
- Additionally, the movie's captivating blend of mystery, action, and emotional drama is accompanied by chapters of Rajinikanth's legendary career in the music and movies-and-tv industries.
