Coolie Box Office: Thalaivar 171 To Be First 200 Crore Opener Of Kollywood?

Vettaiyan might be a big setback for Rajinikanth but his lineup of upcoming films is really exciting. Out of his upcoming biggies, Coolie, which previously had a working title of Thalaivar 171, is said to be the biggest project. The film has everything working in its favor, and if everything goes well, we might see the first 200-crore opener from Kollywood at the worldwide box office.

Mega collaboration between Lokesh Kanagaraj and Rajinikanth!

Lokesh Kanagaraj is a brand in himself and we saw how it benefitted during the release of Thalapathy Vijay’s Leo. Not just for Vijay but the film turned out to be the biggest opener for Kollywood globally, and one of the reasons behind such a start was Lokesh’s name being attached. He has directed some really cool films like Kaithi, Master, Vikram, and Leo, and is no longer restricted to the Tamil film industry but has made a name for himself across the nation. Even in overseas, he has built his reputation.

Such a maverick filmmaker directing a legend like Rajinikanth is really exciting and every movie lover is eagerly waiting to see how he presents Thalaiva in Coolie. In the past, we have seen Thalapathy Vijay being presented stylishly by Lokesh and now all eyes are set on his and Rajini’s big-screen magic.

Buzz of LCU

The buzz around the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) is very strong and we saw how Leo built hype for itself due to theories and rumors related to its link with LCU. Similarly, even Coolie will build its hype due to some crazy rumors about its LCU connections. Not now but as we get closer to the film’s release, we will get to hear some exciting theories.

Aamir Khan and Anirudh factor

Reportedly, Aamir Khan will be seen in an extended cameo in Coolie and there’s already a lot of buzz about Aamir’s crazy collaboration with Lokesh Kanagaraj and Rajinikanth. This factor will help in attracting the attention of the Hindi audience, and even the audience in overseas, where Aamir has a strong fan following.

Anirudh is another important name attached to Thalaivar 171. In the past, we have seen how his music has played a crucial role in taking the buzz of the film to the next level. Already, the first song of the film ‘Disco’ has become a chartbuster and we will get to witness some more big hits from the album.

Box office potential of Coolie

Considering all the above-mentioned factors, Coolie already looks like a worldwide box office winner. As of now, Leo is the biggest Kollywood opener with a global opening of 148.50 crores gross. Considering all the buzz, Thalaivar 171 might surpass it easily and even cross 150 crores gross. However, scoring 200 crores gross looks like a tough task, but it’s not impossible.

With premieres in place, along with a solid screen count and release date, Coolie could achieve an opening of 200 crores. Of course, things will depend on how the makers promote their film and keep the buzz intact during the release.

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