'Coolie': Netizens wonder why Rajinikanth's film was given 'A' by CBFC? Here's what we know
Rajinikanth
's Coolie, directed by
Lokesh Kanagaraj
, was released in theaters across the world on August 14. As fans turn the release into festivals, many people on the internet have been asking why the film was given an 'A' certificate by the censor board.
Discussions about this are rapidly progressing on social media.
CBFC's new rules affect 'Coolie'
According to many, 'Coolie' does not have as many bloody and violent scenes as Lokesh Kanagaraj's previous films. The main reason is said to be the way the film's story moves, with frequent scenes of bodies being cremated. But the real reason behind this is, unfortunately, 'Coolie' is the first film to be censored after the new rules, which came into effect recently.
All future films will be reviewed under the same criteria.
Thus, new changes have begun in the world of cinema, and we might see many films receiving an 'A' from the CBFC in the future.
Depiction of illegal activities raises concerns
As per Trade Analyst Ramesh Bala's post on X page, depiction of illegal activities taking place at the government-controlled port can be another reason. It is also believed that the fact that official institutions are shown to be in the hands of criminals and not functioning properly may have been a controversial aspect in the eyes of the censorship board.
Meanwhile, another trade source Sreedhar Pillai says that the controversy will not affect the film's success, as the film has already received a great response on the first day of its release by grossing over Rs 151 crore globally as announced officially by the makers, setting a new day 1 record for a Tamil film.
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