Superstar Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated action thriller Coolie is set to ignite the box office with its grand release on August 14, 2025. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Sun Pictures, the film’s advance booking officially starts on BookMyShow in India from 8:01 PM on August 8, 2025. Fans can secure tickets for the multilingual movie, available in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada, through leading platforms like BookMyShow, Paytm, Ticket New, and District, as well as at counters in major multiplexes such as PVR INOX, Cinepolis, Carnival Cinemas, and Miraj Cinemas.
Coolie has already topped IMDb’s list of most anticipated Indian films for 2025, driven by Rajinikanth’s unmatched star power and a stellar cast including Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and a special cameo by Aamir Khan. The film’s trailer, released on August 2, 2025, showcases Rajinikanth in a vintage mass-action avatar, battling a corrupt syndicate in a port town, with high-octane action and iconic dialogues fueling fan excitement. The movie has also earned an A certificate from the CBFC, restricting viewership to those 18 and above, with theaters enforcing strict age checks.
Advance bookings in Kerala kick off at 10:30 AM on August 8, with early shows scheduled at 6:00 AM on release day in select theaters in Kerala and Karnataka. In Tamil Nadu, shows begin at 9:00 AM due to restrictions on early morning screenings following a past incident. Internationally, Coolie is shattering records, with over $1.3 million in pre-sales in North America alone, selling over 50,000 tickets for premiere shows. Strong bookings are also reported in the Gulf, Malaysia, Singapore, and the UK, with the film set to release in 100 countries.
BookMyShow is offering exclusive deals, including a ₹200 movie voucher for ₹100, valid for Coolie tickets across all listed cinemas in India. Some platforms are also providing discounted rates for early buyers during the Independence Day weekend. However, the film faces a box office clash with War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, which may challenge its performance in the Hindi belt.
To book tickets, visit BookMyShow starting at 8:01 PM on August 8, select your preferred showtime and language, and grab your seats for this action-packed spectacle. With Rajinikanth’s charisma, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s explosive direction, and Anirudh Ravichander’s viral music, Coolie is poised for a massive opening. Don’t miss out on this cinematic event!