Coolie Release: Fans celebrate Rajinikanth’s comeback with dhol, milk showers, and dancing; watch video

Lokesh Kanagaraj’s much-awaited film Coolie finally hit theatres on August 14, marking Rajinikanth’s grand return to the big screen. The release sparked massive celebrations among fans, with many dancing to dhol beats outside theatres and performing traditional rituals like pouring milk over the superstar’s posters.

In some theatres, the excitement reached such heights that the screening was briefly halted during the hero’s entry so fans could celebrate. Social media is flooded with videos of these festivities—fans arriving at cinema halls early in the morning, showering giant Rajinikanth posters with milk, dancing outside theatres, and even grooving on elevators on their way to the screening.

Another viral video shows the audience erupting with cheers, standing up, and dancing as soon as Rajinikanth appeared on screen. More clips capture families posing in front of massive Coolie posters, dancing, and celebrating together.

About Coolie

Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Kalanithi Maran’s Sun Pictures, the film stars Rajinikanth alongside Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, and Monisha Blessy, with Aamir Khan making a cameo appearance.

While the plot has been kept under wraps, the British Board of Film Classification describes it as: “A mysterious man takes a stand against a corrupt syndicate exploiting and abusing the workers of a port town in this action drama.”

According to Sacnilk, Coolie has had a blockbuster start, crossing the ₹100 crore mark in pre-sales for its opening weekend and selling over 12 lakh tickets on its first day.