With less than a week to go, the pre-release box office numbers signal a clear winner in the battle of the blockbusters. Here’s how Coolie and War 2 stack up in U.S. advance ticket sales:
Dominating Pre-Sales Numbers
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Coolie: Over $1.15 million in advance ticket sales for premiere day, with 44,500 tickets already booked.
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War 2: A modest $246,000 in U.S. advance sales.
Coolie is currently outperforming War 2 by nearly 4.6 times.
A Record-Breaking Trajectory
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Coolie has become the fastest Tamil film to cross $1 million in pre-sales in North America — even before release.
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It has also surpassed Rajinikanth’s previous premiere day ticket sales for Jailer.
War 2: Stronger Than Before, Yet Trailing Behind
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War 2 did record a solid advance by hitting around $246K through 9.3K sold tickets. This marks a healthy growth compared to previous benchmarks — for example, it recorded 766% higher pre-sales than Tiger 3 did at a similar point.
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However, it still remains significantly behind Coolie in this race.
What This Means for the Big Clash
With both films set to hit theaters on August 14, the current lead suggests Coolie may dominate the North American box office — a rare feat for a Tamil film. The enthusiasm among Rajinikanth’s global fanbase, combined with the film's buzz, has made this pre-release battle one of the most fiercely watched.
Final Take
While War 2 is riding on the strong brand of Bollywood's Spy Universe and major stars, Coolie's explosive advance ticket sales highlight the enduring global draw of Rajinikanth. Whether this momentum translates into long-term success remains to be seen—but at this stage, Coolie has clearly won the pre-release race in North America.
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