Superstar Rajinikanth is gearing up to dominate the box office once again with Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Slated for a worldwide release on August 14, the high-octane action drama will hit theatres in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
Made on a massive Rs 350 crore budget, Coolie boasts an ensemble cast featuring Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, and Sathyaraj. This marks Lokesh Kanagaraj’s sixth directorial after a stellar run with Maanagaram, Kaithi, Master, Vikram, and Leo.
Special Tribute to the Superstar
While the film recently received an A-certificate, it was sent back for censoring to add 25 extra seconds of footage. As per reports, Lokesh has included a special title card to celebrate Rajinikanth’s 50th year in cinema, adding another emotional layer for fans. Given how Lokesh’s tribute to Thalapathy Vijay in Leo became iconic, expectations are sky-high for Rajini’s moment.
Overseas Bookings on Fire
International advance bookings have already shattered records. Tickets for the opening day in the US and UK are sold out, with the UK premiere set for 5 am IST. In India, early morning fan shows are planned—6 am in Kerala and Karnataka, and 9 am in Tamil Nadu, with official booking announcements for the state expected soon.
A Cinematic Marathon
With a runtime of 2 hours, 50 minutes, and 22 seconds, Coolie promises to be an epic, adrenaline-fueled ride showcasing Rajinikanth’s charisma, action, and screen presence at their peak.
With massive hype, record-breaking pre-sales overseas, and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s track record of delivering crowd-pleasing spectacles, Coolie is on course to become one of the biggest cinematic events of 2025.
