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News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Holiday Declared For This Movie Release, Tickets Sold At Rs 4500!
When it comes to Rajinikanth, fan celebrations know no bounds. The legendary superstar's upcoming film Coolie is set to hit theatres on August 14, 2025, and the frenzy is already in full swing. (Image: IMDb) 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)
India.com
10-08-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
‘It's A Coolie Holiday!' Tamil Nadu Firm Gives August 14 Off For Rajinikanth Film Release
New Delhi: Rajinikanth is one of the biggest superstars of India and his fans are eagerly awaiting his next release, Coolie. The movie hit theatres on August 14 and fans can't keep calm. In a rare move that is now surfacing on social media, a corporate organisation has officially declared a holiday for its employees on the day of the film's release. A notice from the company making the rounds 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 requests 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." As usual Holiday being declared for offices as COOLIE releasing — Hello (@RockinggRAJINI) August 9, 2025 The notice also states that the holiday applies to all branches, including Chennai, Bangalore, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Chengalpattu, Mattuthavani, and Arapalayam. Coolie Advance Booking Coolie is expected to roar at the box office, with its release coinciding with Rajinikanth's 50th year in cinema. The excitement among fans is at an all-time high. Made on a budget of Rs 375 crore, and according to a report in Pinkvilla, the makers have already earned Rs 250 crore from the sale of its international, digital, music, and satellite rights. According to Sacnilk, Coolie has so far collected Rs 5.55 crore in advance ticket sales (excluding block seats), and with block seats factored in, the number soars to Rs 10.27 crore domestically. With overseas advance sales already crossing Rs 37 crore, the stage is set for a thunderous Rs 100-crore-plus worldwide opening. Industry analysts believe Coolie could deliver one of the biggest first-day hauls in Indian cinema history. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and featuring Rajinikanth in a larger-than-life avatar, the film promises to be a mass entertainer packed with action, drama, and fan-service moments that will have theatres roaring.
