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Coolie Movie Review: Rajinikanth Unleashes 'A Mass Tsunami' From Start To Finish

Rajinikanth's film 'Coolie' sees record-breaking advance ticket sales amid celebrations of his 50-year career and contributions to Indian cinema, officials said.

  • Rajinikanth's highly anticipated film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring a star-studded cast, released theatrically on August 14.
  • The release coincided with Rajinikanth completing 50 years in cinema since his debut in Apoorva Raagangal on August 15, 1975, marking a golden jubilee celebration.
  • Coolie created a huge wave of excitement by selling more than 1.2 million tickets on its opening day and achieving advance bookings worth over Rs 34.89 crore during the festive Independence Day weekend.
  • Trade pundits forecast a Rs 50+ crore opening day, and Kamal Haasan praised the 50-year milestone with wishes for Coolie's resounding global success as a "mass tsunami from start to finish."
  • The film's success highlighted Rajinikanth's enduring influence beyond cinema, inspiring admiration for his career, humility, and philanthropic efforts during this landmark celebration.
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The Siasat Daily broke the news in on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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