Holiday Declared For This Movie Release, Tickets Sold At Rs 4500!
A notice from the company, shared widely on social media, reads, "On account of the release of SUPER STAR RAJINI'S movie 'COOLIE' we have decided to declare holiday on 14th August 2025 in efforts to avoid piled-up leave request to the HR department. We are going to celebrate the festival of 50th year of Rajinism by donating food to orphanages and old-age homes, distributing sweets to the public, and supporting anti-piracy efforts by providing free tickets for Coolie to UNO Aqua employees." (Image: IMDb)
As per another report, a Singapore-based firm has also announced a paid holiday for its Tamil workers for them to watch Coolie on first day of its release. (Image: IMDb)
Prabakar, an ardent fan of Rajinikanth, told India Today Digital, "I have tried my luck at all the popular theatres in Chennai. They are all priced at Rs 600, Rs 1,000, with the highest being Rs 4,500. I am not able to book tickets through the ticketing apps for the first show, as they are either blocked or sold out. Fans like me have no other choice but to buy the tickets in black or wait till the first shows are over to watch the film by paying government-authorised rates." (Image: IMDb)
The release of Coolie coincides with the celebration of Rajinikanth's 50th year in cinema, making August 14 more than just a movie release date — it's a festival for fans. From charity drives to free ticket distributions, Rajini's admirers are ensuring the day becomes a tribute to the superstar's decades-long legacy. (Image: IMDb)
In Kerala and Karnataka, select theatres will kick off early screenings as soon as 6 am on August 14. However, in Tamil Nadu, fans will have to wait until 9 am for the first show due to local regulations. Apart from Rajinikanth, Coolie also stars stalwarts from the Indian film industry like Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Aamir Khan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir and Shruti Haasan in pivotal roles. (Image: IMDb)
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