'Coolie' smashes US premiere records; the Rajinikanth starrer surpasses the $3M mark, setting a new benchmark for Tamil cinema

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Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie,’ directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has premiered in the US, marking a significant moment for Tamil cinema. The film has already broken records with pre-sales exceeding $3 million, becoming the top Tamil opener in the US.

Amidst huge expectations, the US premiere of the film ‘Coolie’ begins today, creating a historic moment for Tamil cinema on the global stage. Starring Superstar Rajinikanth and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film has created a buzz in trade circles even before its release and is off to a record-breaking start.’Coolie,’ released in North America, has already started rewriting the record books even before its premiere. Premiere pre-order sales alone have exceeded $2.9 million, creating immense anticipation among fans there. As per Filmibeat, ‘Coolie’ surpassed the $3 million mark on day 1 collections, and it’s the fastest Tamil film to achieve the mark. With this, ‘Coolie’ has become the highest opening grosser for Tamil films released in the US, surpassing the opening records of previous blockbusters like ‘Kabali’ and ‘Leo.’What’s even better is that the film has also broken Rajinikanth’s own ‘Kabali’ premiere day record. The fact that even that was possible solely through pre-order ticket sales demonstrates the unwavering support of the fans. This is considered a huge beginning in Rajinikanth’s incredible screen journey. The global opening day number of ‘Coolie’ is anticipated to be over Rs 150 crore, and the film is likely to set a new record for a Kollywood film across locations.

‘Coolie’ stars Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, and Sathyaraj, along with Rajinikanth in the lead role. The energetic songs and powerful background music composed by Anirudh Ravichander will leave the audience electrified. These achievements, achieved even before its release, make ‘Coolie’ not just an action entertainer but the beginning of a historic journey that will be remembered for years to come.Disclaimer: The remuneration figures mentioned are based on industry sources and reports; actual amounts may vary.”Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2.”

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