Rajinikanth continues to dominate the big screen even after 50 years in the movie business. The superstar is currently awaiting the release of his much-hyped and highly anticipated film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Bookings for the film have begun worldwide, with premiere shows selling like hot cakes. Interestingly, Coolie will be facing a box-office clash with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2.

Coolie takes a lead in North America box office

According to the latest reports, Coolie has crossed the USD 1.42 million mark (Rs 12.42 crore) in total premiere advance sales across North America and Canada. In comparison, War 2 lags far behind at USD 308,000 (Rs 2.69 crore). The premiere shows alone have given the Rajinikanth-starrer nearly a 6x lead at the box office.

Reportedly, Coolie has already sold more than 48,000 tickets in the USA alone and over 70,000 tickets in Canada. Meanwhile, War 2 has sold 10,651 tickets in the USA.