As anticipated, the Indian box office is set for an electrifying week with two major releases—War 2 and Coolie—arriving on August 14. While both films carry high expectations, Rajinikanth’s Coolie is clearly leading the pre-release race, setting new benchmarks in advance ticket sales.
In North America, Coolie has already crossed the $1 million mark in premiere pre-sales, significantly ahead of War 2—which stars Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR—currently estimated at $200,000–$300,000. Overseas, the buzz for Coolie is even stronger, with total pre-sales reportedly exceeding $2 million.
The film’s performance in Kerala has been nothing short of phenomenal. Within just five hours of bookings opening, Coolie sold nearly 200,000 tickets, raking in approximately ₹3 crore. The overwhelming response underscores both Rajinikanth’s enduring star power and the anticipation for director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s latest venture.
Trade analysts predict Coolie could deliver a staggering ₹80 crore or more worldwide on its opening day, driven by exceptional advance sales in both domestic and international markets. By contrast, War 2’s booking momentum remains comparatively modest.
With a superstar lead, a celebrated director, and an aggressive promotional campaign, Coolie is poised for one of the biggest openings of 2025, redefining pre-release records for Tamil cinema across the globe.
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LV Gangadhara Sastry Slams Rajamouli Over Lord Rama Remarks
LV Gangadhara Sastry, the renowned singer and spiritual leader known for his Bhagavad Gita movement, recently voiced strong criticism against filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli over the director’s past remarks about Hindu deities. Rajamouli had reportedly described Lord Rama as “boring” and suggested that Lord Krishna had “many girlfriends,” comments that have been circulating widely online.
Responding sharply, Sastry said, “People speak about Lord Rama and Lord Krishna according to their level of understanding. Before commenting, one must learn. If we die, who remembers us? Then how is Lord Rama remembered even after millions of years if he was truly boring? Such irresponsible statements should never be made. Rajamouli should not have spoken when he clearly knows nothing about them.”
He also contrasted Rajamouli with the filmmaker’s father, Vijayendra Prasad, noting, “Vijayendra Prasad spoke about Lord Hanuman because he has actually read the scriptures.”
Sastry issued a stern warning regarding any commercial exploitation of Lord Rama in films without genuine belief, stating in Telugu, “Maamoolugaa raalavu dantaalu,” meaning “your teeth won’t remain as they are,” implying that there will be consequences.
His remarks have reignited debate over Rajamouli’s interpretations of Hindu deities and the responsibility of influential filmmakers when discussing religious icons.
