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News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Udhayanidhi Stalin Reviews Rajinikanth's Coolie, Calls It A ‘Power-Packed Entertainer'
Last Updated: While the film has only a few hours till its release, politician Udhayanidhi Stalin has watched it during a special screening. Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and featuring Rajinikanth in the lead, is planned to release on August 14. While the film has only a few hours till its release, politician Udhayanidhi Stalin has watched it during a special screening. The Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu not only praised the film but also complimented Rajinikanth on completing 50 years in Tamil films. Congratulating Ranjinikanth, Udhayanidhi Stalin wrote on X, 'I am truly delighted to congratulate our Superstar @rajinikanth sir on completing 50 glorious years in the film industry." Moreover, sharing his reaction on the film, he added, 'Had the opportunity to get an early glimpse of his much-awaited movie # Coolie, releasing tomorrow. I thoroughly enjoyed this power-packed mass entertainer and am sure it will capture the hearts of audiences everywhere." Udhayanidhi Stalin Praised Coolie Cast and Crew He then wished Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Anirudh Ravichander, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, and the rest of the cast and crew success with the project. The makers of Coolie have officially announced that pre-sales in North America have exceeded $2 million. According to the producers, Rajinikanth's unrivalled global fan following, the holiday release, and Lokesh Kanagaraj's stellar track record all contributed to this unusual demand. Experts anticipate that Coolie will become one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time. Coolie smashed previous Tamil film records. Rajinikanth's Kabali (2016), which grossed $1.9 million, was the highest pre-sales so far. Vijay's Leo (2023), The GOAT (2024), and PS1 (2022) were in the second, third, and fourth, respectively, with Jailer (2023) coming in fifth. Coolie: Cast and Other Details The film marks Lokesh Kanagaraj's first collaboration with Rajinikanth and boasts an ensemble cast featuring Nagarjuna, Nimma Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and Aamir Khan in pivotal roles. With massive advance sales, star power, and Lokesh Kanagaraj's action-packed storytelling, Coolie is set for a grand opening not just in India, but globally. Interestingly, the film will compete in theatres with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's War 2. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Coolie advance booking: Rajinikanth film is 1st Tamil film to cross $2 million in premiere pre-sales; beats Leo, PS1
Coolie advance booking: Lokesh Kanagaraj's ensemble film, headlined by Rajinikanth, seems geared up for a bumper opening. Sun Pictures, the film's producers, announced that the Tamil film broke previous records for pre-sales of the US premieres. This means Coolie has not just beaten Leo and Ponniyin Selvan I's advance collections for premiers in the US, but Rajinikanth has also beaten his own record for Kabali. (Also Read: Monica Bellucci has watched Pooja Hegde's Monica song from Rajinikanth's Coolie; here's what she thought of it) Coolie advance booking: Rajinikanth broke his own record with Kabali to achieve this feat. Coolie becomes 1st Tamil film to collect $2M in US pre-sales Sun Pictures wrote on their social media that Coolie is the first Tamil film to cross more than $2 million in premiere pre-sales in North America. They wrote, '#Coolie varraan solliko! #Coolie is the First Tamil film to cross $2 million in premiere pre-sales in North America. #Coolie releasing worldwide August 14th.' Fans were thrilled with the record, calling it a 'Rajinikanth mass'. One fan commented, 'The movie will create a new history.' Another wrote, 'Already record broken.' A Rajini fan seemed thrilled as he wrote, 'With 2 days left #Coolie overtakes #Kabali and creates history. Record maker & Record breaker #Thalaivar #Rajinikanth.' By collecting over $2 million with two days left for the film's release, Coolie has broken past Tamil film records. Rajinikanth's Kabali (2016), which made $1.9 million, held the top position for premiere pre-sales so far. Vijay's Leo (2023), The GOAT (2024) and PS1 (2022) held the second, third and fourth positions, with Jailer (2023) holding the fifth spot. Movie Premiere gross Coolie (2025) $ 2 million + Kabali (2016) $ 1,922,995 Leo (2023) $ 1,863,631 The GOAT (2024) $ 1,090,450 Ponniyin Selvan I (2023) $ 1,054,801 Jailer (2023) $ 948,698 View All Prev Next About Coolie The synopsis for Coolie on the British Board of Film Classification website reads: 'A mysterious man takes a stand against a corrupt syndicate exploiting and abusing the workers of a port town in this action drama.' This is Lokesh's first film with Rajinikanth. The film also stars Nagarjuna, Nimma Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan and Aamir Khan in lead roles. It will be released in theatres on 14 August.
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cooper Flagg vs. Bronny James channel, time, schedule, live stream to watch Mavs vs. Lakers in NBA Summer League
Two of the biggest names in the NBA Summer League will face off on the first day of the Las Vegas NBA Summer League. Cooper Flagg, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, makes his debut with the Mavericks as they take on Bronny James and the Lakers. James was the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. He played in last year's Summer League and earned some minutes with the Lakers during the regular season. He's still pushing for a regular rotation spot, so this year's Summer League is just as important. All eyes will be on him, especially with Flagg on the other end of the court. The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Cooper Flagg vs. Bronny James at the NBA Summer League. Cooper Flagg vs. Bronny James channel, time, schedule, live stream TV channel: ESPN Live stream:Fubo, ESPN+ The Lakers vs. Mavericks matchup featuring Cooper Flagg and Bronny James will air live on ESPN. For those looking to live stream the event, Fubo and ESPN+ have you covered. Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 200+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.) Cooper Flagg vs. Bronny James start time Dates: Thursday, July 10 Time: 8 p.m. ET Cooper Flagg vs. Bronny James will tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 10. The game will be played at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Related Links Latest NBA news and rumors NBA Draft grades for every 2025 pick How to bet on the NBA The GOAT Debate: Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James
Pink Villa
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Chennai City Gangsters on OTT: When and where to watch Vaibhav starrer comedy heist movie online
Chennai City Gangsters, starring Vaibhav in the lead role, hit the big screens on June 20, 2025. Just a couple of weeks after the theatrical run, the movie is available for streaming on OTT. Here are the details. When and where to watch Chennai City Gangsters Chennai City Gangsters is available for streaming on the OTT platform SunNXT from July 11, 2025. The official update on the same was made by the makers themselves through a post on social media, which read, 'They've got heart, hustle, and a half-baked plan. Catch Chennai's quirkiest crew take on the ultimate heist!' Here's the official post for Chennai City Gangsters Official trailer and plot of Chennai City Gangsters Chennai City Gangsters is a Tamil-language comedy heist movie featuring 'The GOAT' fame Vaibhav in the lead role. The film presents the tale of Pandi and Poochi, two youngsters who were assigned the duty to safeguard a gangster's money. However, all hell broke loose when they accidentally misplaced the stash of money. In fear for their lives, both of them join hands with four quirky ex-convicts to conduct a heist. Whether they manage to repay the gangster's money and the humorous events that follow them make up the entire story. Cast and crew of Chennai City Gangsters Chennai City Gangsters features Vaibhav in the lead role with an ensemble cast of actors like Athulya Ravi, Manikandan Rajesh, Anandaraj, Livingston, Rajendran, John Vijay, Sunil Reddy, Redin Kingsley, and many more in key roles. The film, written by Vikram Rajeshwar, was co-directed by him alongside Arun Keshav. Being bankrolled by Bobby Balachandran, Chennai City Gangster's musical tracks and background scores were handled by D. Imman. With Tijo Tomy handling the cinematography, Suresh Prasad has edited the cinematic venture. On a side note, it would be interesting to know that the film's title is actually taken from an Anirudh Ravichander -composed track. The name, 'Chennai City Gangsters,' is originally from a song in the movie Vanakkam Chennai, which was released in 2013. Moving ahead, Vaibhav is next expected to feature in a lead role for his long-delayed movie Aalambana, which remains unreleased due to financial troubles.
Pink Villa
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Throwback: When Trisha Krishnan labelled Thalapathy Vijay as epitome of professionalism, saying ‘he needs time to warm up'
Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha Krishnan recently made the headlines after the actress's birthday post went viral. However, do you know what she had to say about the superstar after working with him back in the day? In an old interview with Sun TV, Trisha highlighted how Thalapathy Vijay is the epitome of professionalism but needs some time to warm up to anyone around him. During her conversation, the actress said, 'Working with Vijay, you need some time. You kinda have to build up the comfort level, he is not a serious person, but very quiet.' 'When we were doing Ghilli, if he starts, he will continue talking, and he is very fun to work with. There are no interferences when working with him; he is the epitome of being professional,' Trisha added. Are Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha Krishna dating? Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha have often hit headlines over the last couple of years, especially with rumors of dating each other. While there hasn't been any confirmation about their relationship status, netizens seem eager to ship them whenever they are spotted together. Over the years, Vijay and Trisha have appeared together in several movies, including 2023's Leo and even the latter's special appearance in The Greatest Of All Time (The GOAT). Coming to Thalapathy Vijay's work front, the superstar is next set to appear in the lead role for Jana Nayagan. The upcoming Tamil-language political action drama is directed by H Vinoth. With Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol as co-leads, Vijay will be playing a menacing police officer, with the first video glimpse titled The First Roar, showcasing him in an action avatar. Jana Nayagan's First Roar Apart from the mentioned actors, the movie will have an ensemble cast of performers like Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, Priyamani, and more in key roles. The upcoming film is expected to be the actor's alleged final movie before entering politics. On the other hand, Trisha Krishnan was last seen in the Kamal Haasan-Simbu starrer Thug Life. Moving ahead, she has films like Chiranjeevi starrer Vishwambhara and Karuppu starring Suriya in her lineup.
