In a First, Coolie Telugu Rights Sold for Record Rs 53 Crore?
29 Jun 2025 4:41 PM IST29 Jun 2025 4:41 PM IST
The buzz around Coolie has been extraordinary, driven by the powerful combination of Rajinikanth and director Lokesh Kanagaraj, along with a star-studded cast
Rajinikanth in Coolie (Photo: X)
The Tamil producers of the much-hyped ‘Coolie’ starring Superstar Rajinikanth have succeeded in tempting Telugu distributors to shell out an unprecedented amount for the film’s Telugu dubbing rights.
“It has been bought for Rs 45 crore plus 18% GST, which totals around Rs 53 crore plus— the highest ever for a dubbed film in Tollywood history,” confirms a leading distributor. According to him, several big distributors competed fiercely for the rights, but the producers stood firm on the price. “Finally, three industry bigwigs — Suresh Babu, Dil Raju and Asian Cinemas — joined hands to clinch the deal by sharing the cost,” he adds.
The buzz around Coolie has been extraordinary, driven by the powerful combination of Rajinikanth and director Lokesh Kanagaraj, along with a star-studded cast featuring Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, and reportedly, Aamir Khan in a special role. “Rajinikanth struck gold in the Telugu states with Jailer, and now he’s back with another high-octane action entertainer that has massive potential to connect with the Telugu audience,” the distributor points out.
Expectations are soaring nationwide as the film gears up for release on August 14, where it will clash with War 2 in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. “Coolie will likely have an edge in the Telugu states with more theatres and strong opening-day collections — provided the content clicks with the viewers,” he concludes.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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