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Economic Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
No fake sick leaves needed to watch Rajinikanth's Coolie on August 14. Company gives paid holiday and free tickets to all employees
Synopsis Rajinikanth's Coolie is generating immense excitement as its August 14 release approaches. Company Uno Aqua Care declared a holiday and provided free tickets for employees, celebrating '50 years of Rajinism' with charitable activities. The film is going to face strong competition with War 2 on the same day. Rajinikanth's film Coolie is slated to hit the screens on August 14 (Credit: Instagram) Rajinikanth is all set to take over the big screen by storm with his much-awaited film Coolie. The film is slated to hit the theatres on August 14 and fans can't keep calm. The advance bookings are open and we have already booked our tickets. Ahead of the release, a company in Madurai gave paid holiday and free tickets to all employees. Feels like a dream, but it's not. Being a huge Thalaivar fan, Uno Aqua Care, a company with multiple branches across South India, has declared an official holiday for all its employees on the release day. This move aims to avoid a flood of leave requests on that day and to encourage employees to enjoy the film and partake in the celebrations. The holiday extends to all Uno Aqua Care locations including Chennai, Bangalore, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Chengalpattu, Mattuthavani, and a look at the official statement: — RockinggRAJINI (@RockinggRAJINI) Uno Aqua Care's tribute goes beyond just giving a day off. The company is organising charitable activities under the banner of "50 years of Rajinism." This includes donating food to orphanages and old-age homes, distributing sweets to the public, and actively supporting anti-piracy efforts. Additionally, all employees of Uno Aqua Care will receive free tickets to watch Coolie. The excitement around Coolie is not limited to corporate celebrations. Ticket bookings have smashed expectations with advance domestic sales crossing Rs 5.55 crore excluding block seats. When block seats are included, this figure rises impressively to Rs 10.27 crore. Overseas markets have responded enthusiastically as well, with advance ticket sales for the opening day surpassing Rs 37 crore. These numbers indicate a blockbuster opening on the horizon, with industry experts predicting that Coolie could easily cross Rs 100 crore worldwide on its first day. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie touted to be a mass entertainer packed with high-octane action, gripping drama, and quintessential Rajinikanth-style moments designed especially to thrill his legion of fans. The film is going to face stiff competition from another big release War 2 , featuring Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan in lead roles.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
No fake sick leaves needed to watch Rajinikanth's Coolie on August 14. Company gives paid holiday and free tickets to all employees
Company announces holiday on Coolie day — RockinggRAJINI (@RockinggRAJINI) More about Coolie Rajinikanth is all set to take over the big screen by storm with his much-awaited film Coolie . The film is slated to hit the theatres on August 14 and fans can't keep calm. The advance bookings are open and we have already booked our tickets. Ahead of the release, a company in Madurai gave paid holiday and free tickets to all employees. Feels like a dream, but it's a huge Thalaivar fan, Uno Aqua Care, a company with multiple branches across South India, has declared an official holiday for all its employees on the release day. This move aims to avoid a flood of leave requests on that day and to encourage employees to enjoy the film and partake in the celebrations. The holiday extends to all Uno Aqua Care locations including Chennai, Bangalore, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Chengalpattu, Mattuthavani, and a look at the official statement:Uno Aqua Care's tribute goes beyond just giving a day off. The company is organising charitable activities under the banner of "50 years of Rajinism." This includes donating food to orphanages and old-age homes, distributing sweets to the public, and actively supporting anti-piracy efforts. Additionally, all employees of Uno Aqua Care will receive free tickets to watch excitement around Coolie is not limited to corporate celebrations. Ticket bookings have smashed expectations with advance domestic sales crossing Rs 5.55 crore excluding block seats. When block seats are included, this figure rises impressively to Rs 10.27 crore. Overseas markets have responded enthusiastically as well, with advance ticket sales for the opening day surpassing Rs 37 crore. These numbers indicate a blockbuster opening on the horizon, with industry experts predicting that Coolie could easily cross Rs 100 crore worldwide on its first by acclaimed filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie touted to be a mass entertainer packed with high-octane action, gripping drama, and quintessential Rajinikanth-style moments designed especially to thrill his legion of film is going to face stiff competition from another big release War 2, featuring Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan in lead roles.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Rajinikanth Flies Economy With Daughter Aishwarya, Fans Cheer In Viral Video
New Delhi: Rajinikanth is once again trending on the Internet and the reason is not his upcoming film, Coolie. Instead, the superstar was recently spotted travelling in an economy class flight. The video was shared on X by a fan account on Thursday. The footage showed Rajinikanth and his daughter Aishwarya making their way through the flight. The actor obliged fans' requests and greeted them as they screamed in excitement. The father-daughter duo can be seen occupying the front row seats in economy class. When a fan yelled, "Thalaiva, face paakanum (Thalaiva, need to see your face)", Rajinikanth immediately got up and made his way to the aisle. He waved and greeted everyone with folded hands. Watch the full video here: When a Fan asked 'Thalaiva Face Paakanum' & see what Superstar #Rajinikanth does❤️???????? — AmuthaBharathi (@CinemaWithAB) August 7, 2025 On the work front, Rajinikanth's upcoming film Coolie will release in theatres on August 14. Earlier in May, the makers dropped a new teaser to mark the 100-day countdown to the film's release. The standout moment from the video is a recreation of an iconic scene from Rajinikanth's Thalapathi, where he's seen standing with the setting sun in the background. #Thalapathi x #Coolie My humble quick edit for Thalaivar❤️ Thank you Sun Pictures and Lokesh, Enna da life sad ah pogudhe nu nenaikkum bodhu, sema update erakki vitteenga. Thank you Thalaiva ???????? love you as always #Thalaivar #CoolieFromAug14 — Kousik Karthikeyan (@kousik23) May 6, 2025 Coolie is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film features Nagarjuna Akkineni, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan and Pooja Hegde in supporting roles. Aamir Khan will also make a cameo appearance in the movie. After Coolie, Rajinikanth has Jailer 2 in his lineup. The action drama went on floors in March 2025. The film will see the actor reprising his role of Muthuvel Pandian. Jailer 2 marks Nelson Dilipkumar's second collaboration with Rajinikanth. The film is produced by Kalanithi Maran's Sun Pictures. The cast of the movie has not been announced yet. The prequel, released in 2023, was a massive blockbuster and turned out to be one of the highest-grossing Tamil movies ever. It chronicled a former jail warden who is on a path of seeking revenge after his son goes missing and is assumed to be dead.
India.com
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
‘Coolie' Trailer Out: Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna & Aamir Khan Set Screen On Fire
New Delhi: After much anticipation, the trailer for Coolie – The Powerhouse has finally dropped—and it's nothing short of a cinematic explosion. With a staggering ₹400 crore scale, the film promises mass mayhem, full-throttle action, and larger-than-life moments that redefine commercial cinema. The trailer kicks off with Rajinikanth like never before—blazing on screen with a lethal mix of vintage charisma and gritty intensity. His swagger, style, and searing dialogue delivery are tailor-made for thunderous whistles. What follows is a barrage of action, emotion, and unfiltered rage. For the eternal love we all have, this is from all of us to you, #Thalaivar @rajinikanth sir! #Coolie — Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) August 2, 2025 Nagarjuna steals the spotlight with his menacing villainous turn—calm, calculated, and dangerously unpredictable. Aamir Khan, in a slick, never-seen-before avatar, adds intrigue and edge. Shruti Haasan's character fuels mystery, while Sathyaraj, Upendra, and Soubin Shahir add depth and dynamism to the ensemble. The trailer teases a world brimming with rebellion and redemption. Stylized action, fiery showdowns, and heart-pounding drama are amplified by Anirudh Ravichander's electrifying background score, elevating every moment to a fever pitch. With whistle-worthy dialogues, cinematic scale, and a powerhouse cast, Coolie is shaping up to be one of the boldest and most ambitious action epics in Indian cinema. Coolie – The Powerhouse releases in theatres across India on August 14, 2025.
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rajinikanth 's ‘Coolie' roars ahead with Rs 2.5 crore advance premiere booking in USA: A mega clash brews with Hrithik Roshan and Jr.NTR's ‘War 2'
With 20 days still left for its premiere, 's much-awaited action entertainer Coolie has already begun setting fire to the overseas box office. In a sensational start, the film has grossed $291,400 ( Rs 2.5 crore) in advance ticket sales for it's premiere shows from 181 locations and 438 shows across the USA, with over 10,000 tickets already sold. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Adding to the momentum, the Telugu dubbed version has also entered the fray with $40K+ in early bookings, hinting at a full-scale Thalaivar storm that's just getting started. Directed by , Coolie marks the first collaboration between the celebrated filmmaker and Rajinikanth, following Lokesh's success with Kamak Haasan's Vikram and Thalapathy Vijay's Leo. The film's star-studded ensemble includes , Nagarjuna, , Sathyaraj, and , promising an explosive multi-language cinematic experience designed for mass audiences. The early trend is clear: Coolie is not just another Rajinikanth release — it's a full-blown pan-Indian event. Fans are thronging to grab premiere tickets, pushing the film toward record-setting potential, particularly in key overseas territories like the U.S. Analysts expect these numbers to multiply rapidly in the coming days and with the trailer set to release in the next few days one can expect a major surge in ticket sales. The film could become the biggest Tamil grosser in the circuit by the time it reaches the release day. However, Coolie is not entering the ring alone. Standing directly in its path is another cinematic titan: War 2, starring , Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani, directed by Ayan Mukerji. Backed by YRF, War 2 is a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster and carries immense brand recall and star power. With both films locked in for the same release weekend, the box office is gearing up for one of the biggest clashes Indian cinema has seen in recent years. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As the countdown to August intensifies, one thing is clear: Indian cinema fans are in for a seismic showdown at the box office. Whether Coolie or War 2 emerges victorious remains to be seen, but for now, the Thalaivar storm has taken the early lead — and it shows no signs of slowing down.
