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The Hindu
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Rajinikanth's Coolie draws frenzy in Kerala's Ernakulam with 350 houseful shows across 30-plus screens
A collective roar of wolf-whistles went up in theatres across Ernakulam district in Kerala as the iconic title card of 'Superstar Rajinikanth' backed by peppy music composed by Deva for his 1992-blockbuster flick Annamalai flashed across the screens. The Tamil actor's much-anticipated movie Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj opened with multiple fan shows on Thursday (August 14, 2025) at 6 a.m. That the movie, 171th in his career, also marked the actor's golden jubilee in the tinsel town was another reason for Rajinikanth fans to celebrate. The excitement around the movie lived up to the hype even before its release, as advance bookings witnessed an unprecedented high. Starting from 6 a.m. up until midnight, nearly 350 shows across 32 theatres and multiplex screens in Ernakulam, all of them houseful, have been scheduled for the opening day. A multiplex in Kochi city packed in as many as 30 shows, followed closely by another with 27 shows. With an extended weekend beginning with Independence Day on Friday, tickets have become a prized possession. 'This will be one of the biggest openings for a movie. Screens have packed in shows without break till midnight. And the rush is not just confined to theatres and multiplexes in the city, but in the suburbs as well,' said K. Vijayakumar, president of Film Exhibitors United Organization of Kerala (FEUOK). With positive word-of-mouth following the initial shows, buzz around the movie is already strong. 'The swag Rajinikanth, who is well into his 70s, is still able to bring on screen is unbelievable,' said Manoj Kumar, before walking in to watch the fan show in a multiplex at Maradu. Coolie has an added draw for Kerala audiences, with Malayalam actor Soubin Shahir's dance in the song 'Monica...' going viral ahead of its release.
Khaleej Times
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Rajinikanth completes 50 years in cinema; fan adorns temple with actor's photos, movie posters
In a heartfelt tribute to mark 50 years of Superstar Rajinikanth in cinema, a fan named Karthik celebrated the milestone by adorning the Rajinikanth temple, 'Arulmigu Sri Rajini Temple', with over 5,500 photographs of the cinema artist in Madurai. He also performed various celebrationsl, showcasing his deep devotion and admiration for the actor. The temple, inaugurated just a few years ago, features a striking 300-kg idol of Rajinikanth and stands as a symbol of the actor's fans' deep emotional connection and the immense popularity of the superstar across generations. Karthik and his family performed special celebrations in the temple to honour the actor's golden jubilee in the film industry on Thursday. The fan adorned the temple with the photos of Rajinikanth and his movies. Rajinikanth began his cinematic journey in 1975 and has continued it successfully to this day. At 74, Superstar Rajinikanth remains one of the leading actors in Indian cinema, achieving remarkable milestones that resonate with today's generation. The 'Jailer' actor has completed 50 years in the cinema industry this year. He debuted with the Tamil film 'Apoorva Raagangal' in 1975. It was directed by K. Balachander. In his five-decade career, the actor has garnered fame across the Indian cinema industry due to his unique acting style, iconic punch dialogues, and global fan following. Superstar Rajinikanth is known for his superhit films including 'Sivaji: The Boss', 'Robot', 'Robot 2.0', 'Thalapathy', 'Jailer' and others. The actor was last seen in the film 'Vettaiyan', which was directed by T. J. Gnanavel. It boasted a star-studded cast which included Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil and Rana Daggubati in the lead roles. Rajinikanth will be next seen in the highly anticipated movie 'Coolie', which is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film stars Kannada star Upendra, Aamir Khan and Nagarjuna Akkineni in prominent roles. The movie is slated to release in theatres on August 14, 2025.
