Coolie

Rajinikanth’s Coolie Sets New Records, Rules Worldwide Box Office

by 123telugu August 15, 2025

Superstar Rajinikanth is back, and how! His latest film, Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, hit theaters across the globe yesterday, with Akkineni Nagarjuna playing the villain.

While reviews are mixed, fans have flocked to theaters, and the numbers are nothing short of spectacular. The movie has set a new benchmark as one of the biggest opening-day Kollywood releases ever.

Across India, around 14,000 shows were screened, raking in close to Rs. 68 crore. Tamil shows led the way with 8,000 screenings and collections around Rs. 44 crore.

Here’s how other languages fared:

Telugu: ~3,000 shows – ~Rs. 17.50 crore

Hindi: ~3,100 shows – ~Rs. 5.04 crore

Kannada: ~100 shows – ~Rs. 0.55 crore

Globally, Coolie collected approximately Rs. 155 crore, surpassing the previous record held by Vijay’s Leo (Rs. 148.5 crore).

Even 50 years into his legendary career, Rajinikanth proves why he’s the undisputed box office king. And with Day 2 and the weekend still ahead, these numbers are expected to climb even higher.

August 15, 2025

Coolie Day 1 Collection Predictions for AP/TS and Global Box Office

by 123telugu August 13, 2025

Just a few hours left for the global release of Coolie, the most-awaited Superstar Rajinikanth’s movie. With Lokesh Kanagaraj at the helm, another interesting factor adds to the hype and mind-blowing advance sales.

Asian Cinemas bagged the Telugu theatrical rights for around Rs. 44 crore. The ticket sales are extraordinary in AP and TS as well. With the sensational hype surrounding the movie, it is predicted that the film would make Rs. 15 crore share in Telugu states alone on the opening day.

It is estimated that Coolie would rake in a worldwide gross of Rs. 150–175 crore based on the pre-sale collections and the advance hype it has.

If Coolie pulls off these numbers, especially with War 2 as tough competition, it would be a huge achievement. Let’s see how Rajinikanth’s action drama fares at the box office. Keep an eye out for all the latest collection updates from this big-ticket release.

August 13, 2025

Coolie and War 2: Ticket Price Hike Sparks Outrage in AP, TS

by 123telugu August 12, 2025

Another week arrives with two big releases – Coolie and War 2. Both are dubbed movies headlined by popular stars who need no introduction. Both are releasing on the same day, August 14, 2025. With just two days left, there is still no sign of ticket bookings in Tollywood.

The distributors of these movies are waiting for government approval to hike ticket prices. Once the official order is released, bookings will open. But are Telugu audiences ready to spend around Rs. 100–200 more than the current ticket prices? They will have to if they want to watch these two films in theatres.

Yes, the ticket prices are expected to be extremely high for these two dubbed movies. For example, watching Coolie in a multiplex could cost around Rs. 400. This is a big amount for Telugu audiences, and what’s more shocking is that the proposed prices here are actually higher than in the movies’ original markets. Coolie in Tamil Nadu and War 2 in North India are both cheaper than the planned prices in AP and TS.

Those applying for the ticket price hikes are the same people who lecture, “Save Cinema, Save Telugu Film Industry.” TFI movie lovers are expressing their outrage on social media, calling out the so-called bigwigs for turning cinema into a luxury product instead of affordable entertainment.

How the governments and respective ministers will handle the heat alongside producers is still unclear. Whatever the decision, these new steps risk making audiences turn to OTT instead of theatres.

August 12, 2025

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