Udhayanidhi Stalin Reviews Rajinikanth's Coolie, Calls It A ‘Power-Packed Entertainer'
While the film has only a few hours till its release, politician Udhayanidhi Stalin has watched it during a special screening.
Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and featuring Rajinikanth in the lead, is planned to release on August 14. While the film has only a few hours till its release, politician Udhayanidhi Stalin has watched it during a special screening. The Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu not only praised the film but also complimented Rajinikanth on completing 50 years in Tamil films.
Congratulating Ranjinikanth, Udhayanidhi Stalin wrote on X, 'I am truly delighted to congratulate our Superstar @rajinikanth sir on completing 50 glorious years in the film industry." Moreover, sharing his reaction on the film, he added, 'Had the opportunity to get an early glimpse of his much-awaited movie # Coolie, releasing tomorrow. I thoroughly enjoyed this power-packed mass entertainer and am sure it will capture the hearts of audiences everywhere."
Udhayanidhi Stalin Praised Coolie Cast and Crew
He then wished Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Anirudh Ravichander, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, and the rest of the cast and crew success with the project.
The makers of Coolie have officially announced that pre-sales in North America have exceeded $2 million. According to the producers, Rajinikanth's unrivalled global fan following, the holiday release, and Lokesh Kanagaraj's stellar track record all contributed to this unusual demand. Experts anticipate that Coolie will become one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time. Coolie smashed previous Tamil film records. Rajinikanth's Kabali (2016), which grossed $1.9 million, was the highest pre-sales so far. Vijay's Leo (2023), The GOAT (2024), and PS1 (2022) were in the second, third, and fourth, respectively, with Jailer (2023) coming in fifth.
Coolie: Cast and Other Details
The film marks Lokesh Kanagaraj's first collaboration with Rajinikanth and boasts an ensemble cast featuring Nagarjuna, Nimma Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and Aamir Khan in pivotal roles. With massive advance sales, star power, and Lokesh Kanagaraj's action-packed storytelling, Coolie is set for a grand opening not just in India, but globally. Interestingly, the film will compete in theatres with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's War 2.
First Published:
Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Pink Villa
4 minutes ago
- Pink Villa
Coolie: Did Aamir Khan's cameo as a villain Dahaa work for the audience? Twitterati call him 'sasta Rolex'
Coolie, featuring the legendary Rajinikanth, has officially hit theatres and is currently trending at an all-time high. This film has been one of the most anticipated releases of Rajinikanth as the actor completed 50 remarkable years in the Indian film industry. Audiences are hailing the megastar's performance, while Nagarjuna's portrayal of the villain is receiving high praise as well. However, it's Aamir Khan's striking appearance that has taken social media by storm. Netizens react to Aamir Khan's cameo in Coolie Fans are stunned to see Aamir Khan in his rugged, tattooed look that perfectly fits the character. Many fans have flocked to Twitter to share their honest reviews and opinions about Coolie. A large segment of users is lauding Aamir's bold look and his acting mettle, commending his ability to deliver yet another memorable performance. However, there are also voices within the audience who feel that Aamir Khan's cameo, while impressive, but isn't essential to the film's overall narrative. Many have shared their blunt opinions. One fan wrote, "Coolie second half review: One high high high high mass elevation after another BGM on beast mode. Aamir Khan, Upendra & Rajinikanth — acting at absolute top notch levels!" Another person said, "Sasta #Rolex #AamirKhan #CoolieReview." Many others also stated their review. As earlier reported by Pinkvilla, Coolie has ended its presales with insane collections of Rs 183 crore for the opening weekend worldwide. According to Pinkvilla's review, Coolie is a standalone venture with a decent storyline and neat execution. While the screenplay fails partly, the Rajinikanth starrer is still a fun watch meant for big screens. To note, War 2 and Coolie have clashed at the box office as both released today (August 14) on big screens. Along with Rajinikanth aka Thalaiva, Coolie boasts many prominent stars like Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj and Aamir Khan. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie has received an A certification from the Censor Board. Apart from Tamil, the movie is also released in Telugu, Hindi and Kannada languages.
Hindustan Times
4 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Dhanush, Sivakarthikeyan, Priyanka Mohan head to theatres to catch screenings of Rajinikanth's Coolie
It's not just fans who are heading to the theatres on the first day, first show to watch Lokesh Kanagaraj's Rajinikanth-starrer Coolie. Even celebrities like Dhanush and Sivakarthikeyan were spotted at theatres in Chennai, watching the film with excited fans. Take a look. (Follow live updates on Coolie and War 2 release) Dhanush and Priyanka Mohan were spotted watching Coolie at a theatre in Chennai. Celebs head to theatre for Coolie Rohini Silver Screens in Chennai is fondly known as 'fans fort Rohini' for a reason. The theatre was jam-packed with not just fans but also celebrities who lined up to watch Coolie. Actors Dhanush and Priyanka Mohan, Rajinikanth's wife Latha, daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth and even Dhanush's son Yatra were spotted catching the first show at the theatre. Sivakarthikeyan was also spotted by Polimer News, attending a show for Coolie at a different theatre with his wife Aarthi. The actor even shyly waved at the press present there before heading inside. Director Lokesh and music composer Anirudh Ravichander also went to Vettri Theatres in Chennai and were crowded by fans seeking selfies with them before the show. Fans celebrate the release of Coolie In another video shared by Rohini Silver Screens, fans can be seen dancing to Rajinikanth songs before the show with their phone torches on as if in a concert while a DJ cheers them on. Videos and pictures from across the country show Rajinikanth fans pouring milk on his cut-outs, bursting crackers, and celebrating the film's release with dhol and confetti, turning it into one huge party. Coolie stars Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Upendra, and Aamir Khan in lead roles. The film tells the story of a man called Deva who decides to take revenge for his friend's death. Coolie is a standalone film unconnected to Lokesh's Cinematic Universe, and it received mixed reviews upon release. However, the film is expected to have a good opening at the box office this weekend.
Indian Express
4 minutes ago
- Indian Express
Ahaan Panday's sister Alanna goes house hunting in LA with husband Ivor; wants to get a house with designated space for mother-in-law
YouTubers Alanna Panday and Ivor McCray, whose channel has gained significant momentum since the success of Alanna's brother Ahaan Panday's debut film release, recently went back to their home in Los Angeles. Alanna was in Mumbai for the release of her brother's film Saiyaara and ended up spending five months in India. She recently went back to LA with husband Ivor and in their latest vlog, the couple shared that they have been looking to buy a bigger house in the city. Alanna shared that they are currently living in a 3-bedroom house but she wants to now move into a 5-bedroom house with a backyard. She shared that they are 'exploding out of this house as there is no space.' She then shared her list of criteria that needs to be met for the new house. 'One of them is natural light, high ceilings which I feel is missing in our house right now. Another one is we want it to be 4-5 bedrooms. Right now, we are in a 3-bedroom house. Ideally, we would want it to be 5 bedrooms but I don't want to stretch,' she shared. Alanna then continued her list and shared, 'We want a bigger backyard. We want space for River. We want Ivor's mom to spend more time with us so we are looking for a house with a casita at the back so she can have her own space when she comes,and that way my mom can come.' ALSO READ | Coolie Movie Review Live Updates: Dhanush watches ex-father-in-law Rajinikanth-starrer's FDFS, film earns Rs 18.5 cr till now Alanna and Ivor went through few houses and did not like any of them enough to put down an offer. Some didn't seem as baby-friendly, and for some, the cost of the renovation was too high. Another house, which appeared to be quite a catch from afar, gave Ivor a 'weird vibe.' ''Ivor thinks some weird stuff happened in the house,' he said as Alanna added that this was 'not a very warm house' because of the lack of wood. Alanna and Ivor are parents to son River,w ho was born in June 2024.
