Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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Rajinikanth's Coolie Hits 100 Crore Advance Booking For The Opening Weekend
301 days ago
Kollywood

Rajinikanth's Coolie Hits 100 Crore Advance Booking For The Opening Weekend

Chennai, August 13 - Superstar Rajinikanth is proving to be a real deal as, at the age of 75, he has once again displayed his unmatched box office dominance with his upcoming gangster action drama film Coolie. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film has achieved a monumental feat by crossing 100 crore in advance bookings for its opening weekend. ## The film has already sold tickets worth over 50 crore in India, including around 38 crores for the opening day, spanning all languages. The overseas pre-sales are on the next level, scoring 60 crore gross for the weekend, including around 45 crores for the opening day. This remarkable overseas response is attributed to Rajinikanth's massive global fan base and the film's strong promotional campaign. ## With a day still left for the release, Coolie has generated advance booking sales worth 110+ crores for the opening weekend, including 80+ crores gross for the opening day alone. Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie is set for a worldwide release on August 14, just ahead of the Independence Day holiday. ## Trade experts believe the combination of Rajinikanth's stardom, Lokesh Kanagaraj's proven track record in action thrillers, and the festive weekend could push the film to unprecedented opening numbers. With these advance booking figures, Coolie has already joined the league of the biggest Indian film launches ever, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with major Hindi and Telugu blockbusters in terms of pre-release business. ## Now, all eyes are on its box office debut to see if it can convert this hype into historic collections. The movie will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. ## Stay tuned...

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Coolie First Day Worldwide Advance Booking: Rajinikanth-starrer Heads For Excellent 100 Crore Gross
301 days ago
Kollywood

Coolie First Day Worldwide Advance Booking: Rajinikanth-starrer Heads For Excellent 100 Crore Gross

Chennai, August 12 - Superstar Rajinikanth is all set to rewrite the history books of Tamil cinema with his upcoming gangster action drama Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The actor-director duo is already creating havoc at the global box office even before the film's release, and the pre-sales numbers stand as solid proof. ## Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie is racing towards the historic 100 crore mark in its opening day pre-sales. With just one day left before release, the film has already scored around 75 crore worldwide, including 30+ crore gross from India, which is truly sensational. ## The pre-sales of Coolie opened with a bang in the Telugu states, where bookings opened to massive demand and have been surging ever since. Going by the current momentum, the film is poised to hit the 100 crore opening day pre-sales milestone, and has reportedly already crossed the same figure for its opening weekend. ## If trends hold, Coolie will become Rajinikanth's biggest opener ever with the pre-sales only, surpassing the superstar's current record set by Nelson Dilipkumar's action drama Jailer, which grossed around 96.50 crore worldwide on day one in 2023. ## The trade is bullish about Coolie's worldwide opening. With record-breaking pre-sales, the movie is certain to open with 125+ crores gross, and if audience word-of-mouth turns out positive, Coolie could even dethrone Thalapathy Vijay's Leo (143 crores) to become the biggest Tamil opener of all time. ## Stay tuned...

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Anirudh Ravichander Rates Superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie
301 days ago
Kollywood

Anirudh Ravichander Rates Superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie

Chennai, August 12 - Music sensation Anirudh Ravichander has given his much-in-demand review to superstar Rajinikanth's gangster action drama Coolie, which releases on August 14. The movie is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Sun Pictures. ## In the past, Anirudh used to give his emoji reviews loaded with fire and cup (trophy) emojis on X/Twitter for movies he was confident of their box office outcome. However, the star music director has stopped doing this lately, and since there hasn't been any such review for Coolie, fans started to believe that Anirudh is not confident about the film's success. ## Amid the growing tensions among the fans, Anirudh has ended the speculations and shared what he feels about the upcoming gangster action drama. While his social media review is still pending, Anirudh gave a live emoji review for Coolie during the Spotify event to mark Coolie's Hindi version's audio album in Mumbai. ## When asked about his missing emoji review for the movie, Anirudh said, "10 cups and 10 fires for Coolie", leaving fans thrilled and excited. It has gone viral on social media, which shows how much Anirudh's approval matters to the fans. He explained that he had previously paused his signature emoji reviews because they sometimes added unwanted pressure or created false expectations when films didn't pan out. ## Meanwhile, Anirudh had earlier spoken about the film after watching some portions of it. He described the film as "ominous and superb," signalling strong excitement about the project's tone and musical narrative. His emoji review for Coolie is a clear and enthusiastic seal of approval. ## The film is scheduled to release on August 14, 2025, in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. ## Stay tuned...

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Coolie North America Premiere Advance Booking: Rajinikanth's Gangster Action Drama Creates History, Beats Kabali
302 days ago
Kollywood

Coolie North America Premiere Advance Booking: Rajinikanth's Gangster Action Drama Creates History, Beats Kabali

Los Angeles, August 12 - Superstar Rajinikanth has outshone himself at the North American box office by taking his upcoming gangster action drama Coolie into the $2 million premiere day gross collection club, and has created history for Tamil cinema. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie's premiere pre-sales have crossed $2 million in North America, making it the first-ever Tamil film to achieve this feat. Rajinikanth's Kabali (2016) previously held the record with a $1.93 million premiere day, and Coolie No. 1 has outgrossed this with pre-sales only. ## The total premiere advance booking gross collection of Coolie is $2.10 million, including $1.85 million in the USA alone, with 2 days still left for the premiere. At this pace, the movie is heading for $3 million premiere opening in North America, which is a monstrous start. ## Meanwhile, Coolie is marching towards scoring 100 crores advance booking gross collection worldwide for the first day. As of now, the Rajinikanth-starrer has grossed approximately 65 crores, including around 40 crores from the international markets. The movie is releasing on August 14. ## Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie is headed to score one of the biggest openings for an Indian film, and possibly the biggest for Tamil cinema. The first time combination of Rajinikanth and director Lokesh, with a top supporting cast, is creating havoc in pre-sales. If the audience word of mouth remains positive, then Coolie is sure to become the biggest Tamil grosser of all time. ## Stay tuned...

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Double Challenge For Superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie In Hindi
303 days ago
Kollywood

Double Challenge For Superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie In Hindi

Mumbai, August 11 - Superstar Rajinikanth’s gangster action drama Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is aiming to rewrite box office history when it opens worldwide on August 14. Carrying massive pre-release buzz, the film has the potential to take Tamil cinema into uncharted territory — provided it performs strongly in the Hindi market. ## As I reported earlier, Coolie is Kollywood's biggest bet for 1000 crores club entry if it manages to stay strong against Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR's War 2, which also releases on August 14. However, things have changed over the last couple of weeks, which might not be good news for Coolie. ## The YRF's spy universe film was supposed to be the only challenge for Coolie in the Hindi market, but there is one more threat, called Mahavatar Narsimha. Produced by Kaleem Productions and presented by Hombale Films, Mahavatar Narsimha is on a record-breaking run, growing stronger with each passing week. Remarkably, its third weekend gross has surpassed its second, which itself outperformed the opening weekend. ## With demand still peaking, the film is set to retain a significant number of screens even during the Independence Day release rush. This poses a major hurdle for Coolie, especially in its opening weekend. War 2 has already secured a massive release across more than 5,000 screens in the Hindi version alone and is expected to maintain them through the extended holiday frame. ## By contrast, Coolie's Hindi-dubbed version will open on fewer than 1,500 screens, making positive word of mouth absolutely crucial. It becomes even more important for Coolie to understand the genuine threat of Mahavatar Narsimha, whose box office carnage has slowed down the pace of YRF's mega blockbuster Saiyaara, which at one stage was looking to cross 400 crores net, but now will fall well below the target. ## For Coolie to stand any chance of doing well at the Hindi box office, it will need unanimous positive word of mouth, and hope it spreads faster. In case of mixed reception, the Rajinikanth starrer will be at a huge risk of losing screens to Mahavatar Narsimha and other holdover titles. The coming week will reveal whether Coolie can overcome these dual challenges and stake its claim among India's all-time biggest box office successes. ## Stay tuned...

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Coolie Worldwide First Day Advance Booking: Rajinikanth-starrer Hits 50 Crore Gross
304 days ago
Kollywood

Coolie Worldwide First Day Advance Booking: Rajinikanth-starrer Hits 50 Crore Gross

Chennai, August 9 – Superstar Rajinikanth's much-awaited gangster action drama Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is having sensational advance booking collection for the first day worldwide, and is proving to be an unstoppable force at the box office even before its release. ## The film has been going great guns in the international markets, and is on course to score the biggest opening for a Tamil title. As I type this, it has grossed approximately 37+ crores pre-sales collection for the opening day (including premieres) internationally, and is heading towards the 50 crores mark sooner than expected. ## While the overseas market has been the driving force so far, it was a matter of time before the pre-sales opened in India to get a blockbuster response, and that's what happened when tickets went live on August 8. Within no time, the movie sold over 100K tickets, and has been unstoppable since then.## Currently, the booking for the first day stands at around 14 crore gross in the domestic market, with strong numbers coming in from Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The worldwide pre-sales for the opening day are 51+ crores. The momentum is expected to accelerate as the Independence Day weekend approaches, especially once multiplex chains and more centres open full-fledged bookings. ## The trend indicates that Coolie can go o to score 100+ crores pre-sales gross for the first day. Given the current trend, Coolie is well on track to deliver one of the biggest worldwide openings ever for an Indian film, with trade circles predicting a possible record-breaking day one for Tamil cinema. ## (Note - Some data in the Sacnilk advance booking report is missing) ## Stay tuned...

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Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie Advance Booking Starts On A Blockbuster Note In India
305 days ago
Kollywood

Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie Advance Booking Starts On A Blockbuster Note In India

Chennai, August 8 - After the excellent response overseas, the advance booking of superstar Rajinikanth's highly-awaited gangster action thriller Coolie has kicked off on a blockbuster note in the domestic market too, proving the huge buzz it carries. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the pre-sales of Coolie have already begun in Kerala, and the initial response is nothing short of extraordinary. As I type this, the movie has already sold nearly 200K tickets worth over 3 crore gross in Kerala, and the number is increasing rapidly. In the early hours, it sold 50K tickets per hour. ## Once the all-India booking commences, expect Coolie to sell over 100K tickets per hour as the hype is real. Still early days, but the initial response shows that the film might take the biggest openings in Kerala, and if the same momentum continues, the movie has the potential to break records for a Tamil title. ## As said, the overseas bookings for Coolie are excellent and are nearing 30 crores gross for the opening day. Trade predicts that it is heading to take the biggest opening for a Tamil title in the international markets, beating Thalapathy Vijay's Leo (66 crores). ## Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie stars Rajinikanth in the lead, supported by a star-studded ensemble including Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and a special cameo by Aamir Khan. Music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, whose soundtrack has already become a rage among fans. The film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14 and will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. ## Stay tuned...

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Rajinikanth's Coolie Overseas Advance Booking: Thalapathy Vijay's Leo Opening Day Record In Danger
306 days ago
Kollywood

Rajinikanth's Coolie Overseas Advance Booking: Thalapathy Vijay's Leo Opening Day Record In Danger

Chennai, August 7 - Director Lokesh Kanagaraj might just outdo himself at the overseas box office as his upcoming gangster action drama Coolie, starring superstar Rajinikanth, is threatening to outgross the opening day record of his previous blockbuster, Leo, which starred Thalapathy Vijay in the leading role. ## The Rajinikanth-starrer is among the most anticipated Indian movies of the year, and the overseas pre-sales are proof of it. With huge hype around it, Coolie is showing great momentum in pre-sales and has already grossed around 25 crores for the opening day (including premiere), and there are still a week left for the release. ## In North America alone, the premiere pre-sales of Coolie have crossed a staggering $1.5 million with 7 days to go, and the film is now within striking distance of beating Rajinikanth's own Kabali, which holds the current record for the biggest Tamil premiere day in the region with $1.92 million. The film is also showing impressive trends in other key markets such as the UK, Malaysia, Australia, and the UAE. ## The overseas pre-sales of Coolie are on par with Thalapathy Vijay's Leo at the same time, and if the momentum continues, the Rajinikanth-starrer could emerge as the biggest Tamil opener outside India, beating Leo, which took the opening of around 66 crores gross. ## There is a fight for the screens going on as Coolie is competing with Yash Raj Films' War 2, which releases on the same day. Despite that, the Tamil blockbuster has taken a significant lead over the Bollywood tentpole in overseas pre-sales. ## The big question now is whether Coolie can match or exceed Leo's global opening of 143 crore. With the domestic clash with Yash Raj Films' hugely anticipated spy action thriller War 2 expected to impact collections in India, all eyes are on the overseas box office, where Rajinikanth’s magnetic pull could once again rewrite records. ## Stay tuned...

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Lokesh Kanagaraj Says Karthi Is the Reason for His Success As a Director, Promises Kaithi 2 Will Be a Huge Hit
307 days ago
Kollywood

Lokesh Kanagaraj Says Karthi Is the Reason for His Success As a Director, Promises Kaithi 2 Will Be a Huge Hit

Chennai, August 6 - Director Lokesh Kanagaraj is busy with the promotion of superstar Rajinikanth-fronted gangster action drama Coolie, one of the most awaited films of the year. As Lokesh navigates the excitement ahead of Coolie's release, the director is also looking forward to returning to his signature cinematic universe with the much-hyped sequel, Kaithi 2. ## During a recent interview, the filmmaker encountered a silly question when the interviewer asked him whether is regrets making Kaithi 2 after doing films with industry giants like Rajinikant, Vijay, and Kamal Haasan. Lokesh answered it sensibly while showing his huge admiration for actor Karthi, crediting him as the catalyst behind his rise as a successful director. ## "Karthi sir gave me my break. If I am here today, it's because of him. He trusted me when no one else would. Kaithi changed my life." The director reflected on how Kaithi (2019) became a turning point not just in his career but also in Tamil cinema, laying the foundation for the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). ## He added that Karthi's commitment, humility, and belief in his vision gave him the confidence to pursue bold storytelling styles. "Karthi never treated me like a newcomer. For me, he is a big star. He gave me complete freedom on Kaithi, and that faith still motivates me," Lokesh remarked. ## Lokesh Believes Kaithi 2 Will Be A Huge Hit ## As anticipation builds around the sequel Kaithi 2, Lokesh believes it will be one of his biggest hits. "Kaithi 2 will be a huge hit. I'm working very hard to make sure it lives up to the expectations. It will be bigger in scale, emotion, and action." He also confirmed that the script is nearing completion and that filming will begin after his current project with Rajinikanth (Coolie) wraps up. ## Kaithi 2 is the 4th film in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, after Kaithi Leo (2023), Vikram (2022), and Kaithi (2019). In one of the earlier interviews, Lokesh said that Kaithi 2 will be the peak LCU film in which characters from other films will have a crossover. It is expected to start rolling towards the end of this year and be released next year. ## Stay tuned...

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From First to Fastest Million Dollar Premiere Day: Superstar Rajinikanth Dominates North America Box Office With Kabali and Coolie
309 days ago
Kollywood

From First to Fastest Million Dollar Premiere Day: Superstar Rajinikanth Dominates North America Box Office With Kabali and Coolie

Los Angeles, August 4 - Superstar Rajinikanth continues to rewrite box office history in North America. Nearly a decade after his 2016 blockbuster Kabali became the first Tamil film ever to earn $1 million on its premiere day, the legendary actor has now achieved yet another milestone with his upcoming film Coolie. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie is going great guns at the North American box office and in the process, it has become the fastest Tamil film to hit the $1 million mark from premiere sales there, doing this before 12 days left for the premiere. There have been only four Tamil films to score $1 million premiere day in NA, with Thalapathy Vijay's Leo and director Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 being the other two.## This landmark achievement not only cements Rajinikanth's unshakable dominance overseas but also reflects the growing anticipation surrounding Coolie, which marks his first-ever collaboration with Lokesh, the mastermind behind recent Tamil blockbusters like Vikram and Leo. ## Not only Coolie become the fastest Tamil title to score $1 million in North America premiere, the action-packed gangster drama, backed by Sun Pictures, is also eyeing the biggest premiere day collection for a Tamil title there. Currently, Kabali has the record with $1.92 million, and Coolie is projected to breach $2 million mark. ## With Coolie reaching the million-dollar milestone in record time, Rajinikanth now holds both the first and fastest million-dollar premiere records for Tamil cinema in North America — a testament to his enduring global popularity and long-lasting legacy. As the film gears up for its theatrical release this Independence Day weekend, on August 14, expectations are sky-high for it to set new benchmarks at the global box office. ## Stay tuned...

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Rajinikanth, Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Coolie' India Advance Booking Update
310 days ago
Kollywood

Rajinikanth, Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Coolie' India Advance Booking Update

Chennai, August 3 - The buzz surrounding superstar Rajinikanth's highly anticipated gangster action thriller Coolie is reaching a fever pitch as the film nears its grand release on August 14, 2025. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the trailer of Coolie was launched on August 2, featuring a vintage mass-action Rajini avatar. ## As the movie is only 11 days away from hitting the big screen, everyone wants to know when the advance booking will open in India. According to the latest update, the film's pre-sales will open on August 8 in Kerala state, as confirmed by regional distributor HM Associates. Given Rajinikanth’s massive fanbase in the state, exhibitors are preparing for packed shows and potential early sellouts. The rest of India pre-sales are also expected to open around this date. ## Meanwhile, the overseas bookings of Coolie are on a rampage mode, particularly in North America, where it has already crossed the impressive $1 million milestone for the premiere shows with 12 days still left. This indicates the film's box office potential in the international markets, due to the powerful collaborations. ## With Coolie set for a multilingual release, expectations are sky-high for it to dominate the Independence Day weekend box office in India. Early tracking shows that Coolie will easily take 100+ crores opening, but can it go further and score the biggest start for Tamil cinema, is the question to be answered. ## The film’s gritty tone, high-octane action, and throwback storytelling style have resonated well with fans online, while the unique blend of Rajini’s charisma and Lokesh's cinematic flair positions Coolie as a major event film. ## Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie stars Rajinikanth in the lead, supported by a star-studded ensemble including Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and a special cameo by Aamir Khan. Music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, whose soundtrack has already become a rage among fans. The film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14 and will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. ## Stay tuned...

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Coolie Trailer: Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna Set The Screen On Fire In Director Lokesh Kanagaraj's Action Thriller
311 days ago
Kollywood

Coolie Trailer: Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna Set The Screen On Fire In Director Lokesh Kanagaraj's Action Thriller

Chennai, August 2 - The wait is over as superstar Rajinikanth is back in full form with the trailer of the much-awaited action thriller Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Released on August 2 during a grand event in Chennai, the trailer has taken social media by storm, showcasing vintage Rajini charm, gritty visuals, and a gold-smuggling plot wrapped in explosive action. ## A Smuggler's Saga With a Mass Makeover ## The stylish three-plus-minute-long trailer of the film shows the ensemble cast involved in an intense action drama, led by Rajinikanth and a surprise cameo of Aamir Khan. Set against the backdrop of watch and gold smuggling, the high-octane actioner promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. ## Director Lokesh Kanagaraj sets the tone for a gritty, emotional journey that brings together old-school gangster elements and stylised action choreography, much like his previous works in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). The movie has a powerhouse ensemble, which also includes cast, Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Upendra, and Soubin Shahir. ## While the trailer focuses primarily on Rajinikanth, glimpses of other characters suggest high-voltage confrontations and layered character arcs. ## Anirudh's Electrifying Score ## Music composer Anirudh Ravichander once again elevates the visuals with a thumping background score that blends folk percussion with modern sound design. The theme, accompanied by slo-mo action shots and vintage Rajini-style walks, adds an epic feel to the proceedings. ## Lokesh’s First A-Rated Film ## As revealed earlier, Coolie is director Lokesh's first A-rated blockbuster, and the trailer also confirms the same with some raw action. The dark tone, intense violence, and smuggling backdrop appear to justify the adult tag. ## The film is scheduled to hit the big screen on August 14, in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada versions, worldwide. The advance booking is expected to open around August 8. ## ## Stay tuned...

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