Rajinikanth's star power in international markets, particularly in North America, remains unmatched. His last outing, Jailer, grossed close to $6.8 million (Rs. 59+ crore) in the US, setting a new benchmark for Kollywood films.

The early signs for Coolie suggest that it could match or even surpass Jailer's performance, which would be remarkable given the intense box office clash.

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According to trade analysts, over 5,000 tickets have already been sold within just a few hours of advance bookings.

Currently, around 250 premiere shows are listed across 110-120 screens, and these numbers are expected to rise as the release date draws closer. The premieres are set for August 13, a day before its global release.

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For comparison, Jailer's USA premiere pre-sales closed at $802,000, and with three weeks still to go, Coolie is almost certain to cross that milestone.

Achieving this despite competing with a massive pan-India film like War 2 would only cement Rajinikanth's overseas box office dominance.

With both films shaping up as record contenders, the August 14 weekend is expected to deliver one of the biggest box office battles in recent years, both in India and overseas.

Coolie's early momentum clearly indicates that the hype is real - and Rajinikanth's pull remains as powerful as ever.

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