Rajinikanths Coolie Certified A By CBFC; Lokesh Kanagaraj Earns First Adults Only Tag
The makers of the film took to their X account to make the announcement. They shared a new poster with a caption that read, "#Coolie censored. #Coolie releasing worldwide August 14th."
'Coolie' is an action thriller with a star-studded cast. Alongside Rajinikanth, the film features actors Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, and Soubin Shahir. Rajinikanth plays the role of Deva in the film. However, one big highlight of the much-awaited film is the reunion of 'Thalaiva' and actor Aamir Khan after nearly three decades. The two last worked together in the 1995 film 'Aatank Hi Aatank.' In 'Coolie', Aamir Khan will be seen as Dahaa. A poster showing Aamir's rugged new look was recently shared by the makers. The music for Coolie is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. So far, three songs from the film, "Monica," "Chikitu," and "PowerHouse," have been released and have received a good response online.
Coolie is produced by by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner and is scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on August 14, just a day before Independence Day. It will clash at the box office with another big release, War 2, which stars Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
Fans celebrate Amitabh Bachchan's re-birth day on August 2 after the 'Coolie' accident, the legendary actor expresses gratitude
Amitabh Bachchan suffered a huge accident on the sets of 'Coolie' which put his life into danger. The entire country was worried about his health. Infact, he was declared clinically dead but came back to life. Bachchan still continues to woo his fans with his onscreen presence, dedication like none other and unmatched aura. August 2, 1982 is considered his rebirth day as the actor got his life back today. Thus, fans across social media celebrated today as his second birthday. Some fans donated blood to celebrate this day. A user said, "#AmitabhBachchanExtendedFamily celebrating Gurudev @SrBachchan Sir's 43rd Rebirth Day by Donating Blood at @KDAHMumbai... A small Tribute to all Donors who donated blood in 1982 & saved #AmitabhBachchan ji's life.#HappyReBirthdayAmitabhBachchan ji @AmitJos58870630ji" A fan shared this iconic video of the actor and wrote, "#AmitabhBachchan's rebirth on August 2 - A day when millions of prayers brought back the Shahenshah of Bollywood to life after a near-fatal accident during the filming of #Coolie @SrBachchan Sir 🙌❤️#HappyReBirthAB 🤗" Meanwhile, Bachchan also expressed gratitude and thanked fans for their wishes. He wrote on his blog, "To all the Ef and friends and well wishers that have sent messages for Aug 2 , my gratitude as ever and my apologies for not being able to respond to each of them, as the numbers are huge ..but ever so grateful for remembering me .. my love respect and filled with your blessings ..🙏" The accident took place due to an accidental punch from Puneet Issar . Big B and Puneet had to perform an action scene in the film and the scene went fine during rehearsals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Do You Speak English? You May Be Able To Work a USA Job From Home in Bangladesh US Jobs | Search ads Undo In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, Puneet had described how gracious Amitabh Bachchan was as he called Puneet to meet him at the hospital. He said, 'The greatness of Mr Bachchan, he said he wanted to meet me. When he called for me, I was in tears. I kept thinking, 'All this happened because of me.' He said, "I was in tears but he told me, 'Puneet, it's not your fault. Accidents happen during action scenes.'' Puneet added that Bachchan then recalled an incident with Vinod Khanna. He said, "Uss avastha mein he told me he was shooting for an action scene with Vinod Khanna and had to hit him with the glass. During the rehearsals, 10 times, it went fine but during the take, the timing went wrong either by him or Khanna and the glass hit Khanna's chin and he got 7-8 stitches and I was feeling the same thing which you're feeling today."
Pink Villa
8 hours ago
- Pink Villa
Coolie Unleashed: Rajinikanth calls Lokesh Kanagaraj ‘true hero' of film, recalls being mocked for daily wage work
Coolie, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, is slated to release in theaters on August 14, 2025. Ahead of the movie hitting big screens, the superstar was seen at the extravagant event titled Coolie Unleashed, giving an iconic speech. Rajinikanth credits Lokesh Kanagaraj as the 'true hero' of Coolie Speaking at the event in Chennai, Rajinikanth said, 'The true hero of Coolie is none other than director Lokesh Kanagaraj. He has successfully carried sky-high expectations for the film, which was built purely organically.' 'The most successful commercial director teamed up with me, and with a stellar star cast, he has created a storm,' the superstar added. Additionally, Rajinikanth lauded how great Nagarjuna Akkineni looks. The Jailer star said, 'What skin and what color Nagarjuna has. I have even lost my hair. Once, I asked Nagarjuna what the secret was behind his physique, and he just said - Nothing Sir. Exercise only.' (translated from Tamil). Rajinikanth recalls his early days working as a coolie Continuing his speech, Rajinikanth recalled his early days working as a coolie. The actor highlighted how he used to get scolded many times during those days. Telling a story from those days, Rajinikanth said, 'One day a man asked me to carry a luggage into his tempo and gave me 2 Rupees for it. His voice sounded familiar to me, and I soon realized he was my college mate who I used to mock.' 'At that moment, he ridiculed me and said, 'How arrogant you were in those days,' mocking my job. That was the first time I broke down crying in my life,' he added. More about Coolie Coolie is an action entertainer film with elements of sci-fi. The movie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, features the actor as Deva, an old daily wage worker with a sinister past who must stand up for his friend, facing a menacing kingpin. With Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra Rao, and Aamir Khan playing pivotal roles, the film has an ensemble cast of performers like Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Reba Monica John, Kaali Venkat, Charle, and many more.
News18
9 hours ago
- News18
Actor Rajinikanth says he shares fans' energy, expectations for ‘Coolie'
Chennai, Aug 2 (PTI) Superstar Rajinikanth on Saturday said he shares the same energy and expectations as his fans for his upcoming film 'Coolie'. At the star-studded trailer and audio launch held at Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, the actor was greeted with thunderous chants of 'Thalaiva, Thalaiva" (meaning 'leader' or 'boss') as he arrived. Dressed in a black kurta, a beaming Rajinikanth waved enthusiastically to cheering fans from his car. 'I have the same energy and expectations as my fans. God is with us," he told reporters while leaving his Poes Garden residence for the event. Actors Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, and Upendra, along with other members of the cast and crew, were also present at the launch. Directed and written by Lokesh Kanagaraj, 'Coolie' features Rajinikanth as Deva, a former gold smuggler out for revenge. The three-minute trailer showcases Rajinikanth's signature swagger, including a stylish entry and adrenaline-fuelled action sequences, set to an electrifying score by Anirudh Ravichander. 'Coolie' is slated for release on August 14. Certified 'A' by the Central Board of Film Certification, 'Coolie' has a runtime of 2 hours and 48 minutes. This marks Rajinikanth's first 'A'-rated film in 36 years, according to reports. Songs from the film—'Monica," 'Chikitu," and 'Powerhouse"—have already been released. PTI JSP JSP SSK view comments 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.
