Get ready for a double feature on August 14. That’s the day two massive movies hit theaters. On one side, we have “War 2,” starring Hrithik Roshan and Junior NTR. On the other, superstar Rajinikanth’s much-anticipated film, “Coolie,” also opens its doors. It’s shaping up to be quite a showdown at the box office.
There’s a huge buzz around Rajinikanth’s “Coolie.” This excitement isn’t just felt by fans at home. It stretches across the globe. In fact, “Coolie” has already shattered records with its advance bookings in North America. It’s truly making headlines even before its big premiere.
A Groundbreaking Record in North America
The makers of “Coolie” shared exciting news on social media recently. Rajinikanth’s film is already causing a sensation with its international advance sales. It has pulled in record earnings in North America before its release. “Coolie” is now the very first Tamil film to earn over $2 million in premiere pre-sales in North America. This record was set purely from advance ticket sales. This shows just how incredibly eager fans are to see Rajinikanth on the big screen.
#Coolie varraan solliko!😉 #Coolie is the First Tamil film to cross $2 million in premiere pre-sales in North America 🤩#Coolie releasing worldwide August 14th@rajinikanth @Dir_Lokesh @anirudhofficial #AamirKhan @iamnagarjuna @nimmaupendra #SathyaRaj #SoubinShahir… pic.twitter.com/Vccw6V0hQs
— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) August 12, 2025
An All-Star Cast Joins the Fun
“Coolie” ranks high on everyone’s must-see list for this year. Superstar Rajinikanth leads the cast. He is joined by Bollywood’s Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, and Upendra Rao. All these actors play important roles. The film’s trailer dropped recently, and it only added to the audience’s excitement.
The Box Office Battle
“Coolie” faces a direct challenge from Hrithik Roshan and Junior NTR’s “War 2.” Both films are set to open on August 14. “War 2” is expected to do very well in the South, especially with Telugu-speaking audiences. Junior NTR’s presence should give it a boost there. However, it will be interesting to see how “War 2” performs against Rajinikanth’s “Coolie” in Tamil areas. Conversely, “War 2” is likely to dominate “Coolie” in Hindi-speaking regions. Movie buffs are definitely in for a treat this August.