New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Lokesh Kanagaraj's much-anticipated multi-starrer Coolie, headlined by superstar Rajinikanth, is gearing up for its grand release. Producer Sun Pictures has announced that the Tamil action drama has created a new record in advance sales for its US premiere.

The film has crossed not only the benchmarks set by Vijay's Leo and Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: I, but also Rajinikanth's own record with Kabali.

According to the production house, Coolie is the first Tamil film to cross $2 million ( Rs.16.8 crore) in premiere pre-sales in North America. Sharing the news on social media, Sun Pictures posted: "Coolie varraan solliko! #Coolie is the First Tamil film to cross $2 million in premiere pre-sales in North America. #C...