Bookings for Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie have begun worldwide, with premiere shows selling like hot cakes. Interestingly, Coolie will be facing a box-office clash with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2
Rajinikanth in Coolie
Rajinikanth continues to dominate the big screen even after 50 years in the movie business. The superstar is currently awaiting the release of his much-hyped and highly anticipated film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Bookings for the film have begun worldwide, with premiere shows selling like hot cakes. Interestingly, Coolie will be facing a box-office clash with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2.
Coolie takes a lead in North America box office
According to the latest reports, Coolie has crossed the USD 1.42 million mark (Rs 12.42 crore) in total premiere advance sales across North America and Canada. In comparison, War 2 lags far behind at USD 308,000 (Rs 2.69 crore). The premiere shows alone have given the Rajinikanth-starrer nearly a 6x lead at the box office.
Reportedly, Coolie has already sold more than 48,000 tickets in the USA alone and over 70,000 tickets in Canada. Meanwhile, War 2 has sold 10,651 tickets in the USA.
The Coolie vs War 2 clash
The Tamil film has generated massive buzz owing to the collaboration between Lokesh Kanagaraj and Rajinikanth. Apart from that, the film also stars Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, and Upendra. Recently, it was rumoured that Aamir Khan was involved in the distribution of Coolie to give it an edge over War 2 in the northern belt of India. However, Aamir Khan’s team has dismissed these reports, stating that his cameo was purely out of goodwill and respect for the makers.
A spokesperson from Aamir Khan Productions clarified, “Neither Aamir Khan nor anyone from his team is involved in the distribution of Coolie. Mr. Khan has not made any calls to any exhibitor or distributor. His cameo in the film is purely a gesture of his bond with director Lokesh Kanagaraj and Rajinikanth. Everyone at AKP, especially Aamir Khan, is thrilled with the success of Sitaare Zameen Par’s YouTube release and is overjoyed with the response it has received.”
Both films are set to hit theatres on August 14, coinciding with Independence Day. War 2 is part of YRF’s spy universe and will introduce Jr NTR and Kiara Advani. On the other hand, Coolie is riding high on the reputation of Lokesh Kanagaraj and his enviable track record.
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