Starring Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, and Aamir Khan in lead roles, the movie is already sold out in Chennai and several theatres across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Anticipated to be one of the biggest openings in these cities, Coolie has also set new records with its ticket prices - Rs 2,000 in Bengaluru, Rs 1,200 in Delhi, and Rs 800 in Mumbai.
Coolie movie ticket sold for Rs 4500?
Interestingly, while some theatres in Chennai are offering tickets for as low as Rs 57, a popular theatre in the city has priced tickets at a staggering Rs 4,500.
Rajinikanth's Coolie is witnessing unprecedented advance bookings, not just in Tamil Nadu. First-day shows in Chennai are already sold out, as confirmed on BookMyShow. According to a report by India Today, Rajinikanth fans are resorting to buying tickets on the black market.
The original ticket price is Rs 400, but they're being resold for Rs 1,000 to as high as Rs 4,500. "I've tried my luck at all the popular theatres in Chennai. Tickets are priced at Rs 600, Rs 1,000, with the highest going up to Rs 4,500. I can't book tickets through the apps for the first show-they're either sold out or blocked. Fans like me have no choice but to buy tickets in black or wait for the first show to end and watch the film later at government-authorised rates," a Coolie fan told the news portal.
Coolie The Powerhouse Hits 1.2 Million Ticket Milestone Before Release
Rajinikanth has already created history as Coolie scored big and smashed records by registering a staggering 1.2 million ticket sales on the country's leading ticket booking platform, the highest ever for an Indian film before release, igniting a frenzy across the nation. The advance booking wave has not only taken the Tamil, Telugu, and overseas markets by storm but is also registering impressive momentum for its Hindi version
Rajinikanth's Coolie is releasing in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in Tamil and Telugu. Fans are patiently waiting for the government orders for the film, so they can plan the celebrations accordingly. The two states allow early morning shows, with increased ticket prices.