Social media is buzzing with visuals of fans celebrating Rajinikanth’s grand return to the big screen with the release of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s much-awaited film Coolie on August 14. The excitement was palpable across theatres, with fans turning the release day into a festival.
From pouring milk over massive posters of the superstar to dancing to dhol beats, the celebrations reflected Rajinikanth’s unmatched stardom. In several viral videos, audiences were seen halting the show mid-screening during the hero’s entry just to cheer and celebrate the moment.
Outside theatres, the scene was no less dramatic. Fans danced to traditional beats, posed for photos with giant Coolie posters, and even celebrated on escalators while heading to their seats. Inside the cinema halls, Rajinikanth’s entry on screen sparked thunderous applause, whistles, and impromptu dancing, turning movie screenings into live fan events. Families joined in the celebrations, making the release a memorable occasion for all ages.
Coolie, produced by Kalanithi Maran’s Sun Pictures, also stars Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, and Monisha Blessy, with Aamir Khan making a cameo appearance. While the makers have kept the plot under wraps, the British Board of Film Classification describes the film as an action drama where a mysterious man takes a stand against a corrupt syndicate exploiting workers in a port town.
The film’s pre-release buzz translated into impressive numbers. According to Sacnilk, Coolie hit the ₹100 crore mark in pre-sales for its opening weekend, with over 12 lakh tickets sold on the first day alone. With such massive fanfare and strong box office performance, Rajinikanth’s latest outing reaffirms his status as one of Indian cinema’s biggest draws.