Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj’s ‘Coolie’ roars in Kerala:Mints Rs 2 .5 Cr in just 3 hours of advance sales

Rajinikanth’s much-anticipated collaboration with director Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie, is already setting the box office on fire even before release. In an unprecedented surge, the film has raked in over Rs 2.5 crore in Kerala alone, within just three hours of bookings opening.The online ticketing platforms went into overdrive soon after bookings went live. In the very first hour, over 50,000 tickets were reportedly sold , a clear indicator of the superstar frenzy sweeping the state. By around 11 AM, Coolie had crossed the Rs 1 crore mark in advance sales. Just two hours later, that figure had soared to Rs 2.5 crore, turning heads across the industry as per numbers shared by Forum Reelz. .The film has been weaving box office records in North America as well where it has earned more than Rs 12 crore for its premiere shows.What makes this feat even more remarkable is that Coolie's bookings are yet to open in other major markets including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, and North India. With Kerala alone delivering blockbuster numbers in mere hours, trade experts are predicting historic openings once nationwide bookings commence.Positioned as a massive pan-India action drama, Coolie boasts a star-studded ensemble. Alongside Rajinikanth, the film features powerhouse performers like Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, and Shruti Haasan.

The cast alone has ensured multi-market appeal, but it’s the unique blend of Rajini’s legacy and Lokesh’s directorial prowess that’s driving early hype.The film is slated for a major box office clash with War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani and directed by Ayan Mukerji. But if Kerala’s response is anything to go by, Coolie is not just prepared for battle, it's ready to dominate. With several records already trembling, this Rajini storm may soon rewrite Indian box office history.