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'Coolie' vs 'War 2': Rajinikanth's Epic Box Office Clash Begins
7 Aug
Summary
- 'Coolie' advance bookings open, early shows in Kerala and Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu first shows start at 9 am due to fan death during 'Thunivu' FDFS
- 'Coolie' pre-sales hit $2 million, over 50,000 tickets sold in North America
The biggest box office clash of the year is about to begin, as Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' and 'War 2' gear up for their highly anticipated release. As of July 2025, the advance bookings for 'Coolie' have opened, and selected theaters in Kerala and Karnataka will be screening the film as early as 6 am on August 14th. However, in Tamil Nadu, the first shows will only start at 9 am due to the tragic death of a fan during the 'Thunivu' FDFS earlier this year.
According to early trade reports, 'Coolie' has already generated significant pre-sales, raking in $2 million globally, with $1.3 million coming from North America alone. Prathyangira Cinemas, the film's North American distributor, has announced that over 50,000 tickets have been sold as of now. With an ensemble cast featuring Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Aamir Khan, and Shruti Haasan, among others, the film is expected to have a massive opening not just in India but across the world.
As the box office clash between 'Coolie' and 'War 2' unfolds, all eyes will be on whether Rajinikanth's latest offering can become the first Rs 1,000-crore grosser in Kollywood. The stage is set for an epic showdown that is sure to captivate audiences across the globe.
