Rajinikanth’s Coolie has delivered a historic performance in its USA premiere advance sales, setting a new all-time record.
The film grossed $2,200,158 from 604 locations, 2,091 shows, and 88,101 tickets sold. Total North America premiere advances stand at $2.485 million, marking a near $400K jump from the previous day.
The Telugu version has emerged as the highest of the year, and the film is now trending towards a $2.75M–$3M premiere day.
Walk-in numbers will depend largely on show count, as occupancy levels are already at record highs.
This performance cements Coolie as one of the most anticipated Rajinikanth releases in North America, with unprecedented pre-release hype translating directly into box office numbers.
War 2 – Slower Than Expected for a Big Sequel
War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, has shown respectable but underwhelming pre-release momentum in the USA compared to expectations for a star-powered sequel.
It grossed $562,493 from 724 locations, 1,879 shows, and 21,512 tickets sold. Total North America premiere advances reached $630K, with current trends pointing to a $850K premiere day.
A strong surge in Hindi walk-ins could potentially push the figure close to the $1M mark, but the gap with Coolie is already significant.
Despite the star cast and being part of the YRF Spy Universe, the advance bookings indicate that final numbers will now rely heavily on word-of-mouth and audience reception after the premiere.
With both films releasing tomorrow, August 14, all eyes are now on opening day audience feedback, which will decide whether War 2 can close the gap or if Coolie will dominate the North American box office through the weekend.