Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie, starring Rajinikanth, has shattered records in North America, grossing $3.04 million on its opening day, the highest ever for a Tamil film. Produced by Kalanithi Maran’s Sun Pictures, the film also became the fastest Tamil title to cross $3 million in the USA.
With over ₹100 crore in worldwide advance bookings, Coolie has emerged as one of the biggest Indian films in pre-release sales, driven by massive fan anticipation for the Rajinikanth–Lokesh collaboration.