Coolie, the highly anticipated Tamil action entertainer starring Rajinikanth, is all set for a massive release on August 14, 2025. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and featuring an ensemble cast including Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Pooja Hegde, and Sathyaraj, the film has sparked notable excitement—not just in the South, but among Hindi-speaking audiences as well.
Adding to the buzz is Aamir Khan’s special cameo, which has fans in the Hindi belt especially intrigued. The Hindi advance bookings opened on Sunday morning, and as per the latest data (10 PM, August 10), the film sold over 5,400 tickets in the top three national chains—PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis—for opening day shows.
Limited Screens, But Strong Multiplex Presence
Clashing with the star-studded War 2 (starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR), Coolie faces a tight competition in the Hindi market. The film has lost nearly 90% of single screens to War 2 in the North and hasn’t secured prime time shows in many national multiplexes.
However, it has a strategic advantage: unlike most Tamil releases, Coolie is following an 8-week OTT window, giving it a solid release in multiplex chains.
Word-of-Mouth Could Tilt the Scales
Backed by Sun Pictures, the film is expected to earn around Rs 5 crore net in Hindi on its opening day despite limitations. With a decent marketing push in the Hindi circuit—something previous Tamil films lacked—Coolie has the potential to grow with spot bookings and strong word-of-mouth.
Interestingly, Coolie is already dominating War 2 in international markets, making the global opening day showdown one to watch closely.
