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2 days ago
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Rajinikanth's fans perform rituals at Madurai temple praying for Coolie's success
With just hours to go for 'Coolie', the biggest release of the year, Rajinikanth's fans are preparing for the big day. From performing rituals in temples praying for the film's success to organising celebrations in theatres across the country, fans are leaving no stones unturned in celebrating Thalaivar. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj of 'Maanagaram', 'Vikram' and 'Leo' fame, the film is one of the most anticipated movies this of the film, ardent fans of Rajinikanth were seen offering prayers at the Veyilukandha Amman temple in Thiruparankunram, Tamil Nadu. Apart from offering prayers, fans were seen performing special rituals praying for the success of 'Coolie'.Three fans were seen eating food off the floor, a ritual called 'Mansoru', followed in Tamil Nadu. They were also seen rolling around the temple premises and this ritual is called 'Angapradakshanam'. These two rituals are quite common among believers in Tamil Nadu. Here's the video: Rajinikanth's fans also offered food to the devotees at the temple, praying for 'Coolie's' success.'Coolie' also stars Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj, along with Pooja Hegde in a special song. Produced by Sun Pictures and featuring music by Anirudh Ravichander, the film has been certified 'A' by the film is slated for a theatrical release on August 14, ahead of the Independence Day weekend. 'Coolie' will clash with YRF's 'War 2', starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, at the box office.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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4 days ago
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Lokesh Kanagaraj reacts to fan theories on sci-fi and time travel in Coolie
The trailer of Rajinikanth's much-anticipated film 'Coolie' has sparked widespread discussion online, not just for its ensemble cast and high-voltage presentation but also for its possible storyline. Several fan theories circulating on social media suggest that the film might be a sci-fi action drama involving time travel. Addressing the speculation, director Lokesh Kanagaraj offered a cryptic but intriguing at the Telugu pre-release event of the film, Lokesh said, 'Yes, I used to read all those things. It also surprises me as well. Just now I was discussing with Sathyaraj sir, everyone is calling it a sci-fi film and a time travel film. People are going to be surprised when they see what the film is all about.'advertisementHere's the video: He also spoke about working with Telugu actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, admitting that it took multiple narrations to bring him on board. 'The one actor who made me take it as a challenge to convince was Nagarjuna. It took seven narrations for him to get convinced. The way he acted in this film, I have no words to say.''Coolie' also stars Aamir Khan, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj, along with Pooja Hegde in a special song. Produced by Sun Pictures and featuring music by Anirudh Ravichander, the film has been certified 'A' by the trailer, launched during a grand audio event at Chennai's Nehru Indoor Stadium, is set against a backdrop of watch and gold smuggling. The three-minute-long cut hints at an intense action drama packed with mass elements and an emotional the trailer: Prior to 'Coolie', Kanagaraj had helmed Vijay's 'Leo' (2023) and Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' (2022).The film is slated for a theatrical release on August 14, ahead of the Independence Day weekend. 'Coolie' will clash with YRF's 'War 2', starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, at the box office.- Ends
