The Coolie mania has officially taken over Kerala. As Rajinikanth’s much-anticipated film gears up for its grand release on August 14, 2025, fans across
the state are flocking to theatres in massive numbers for advance bookings.
Fans Go Crazy for Coolie
A viral video shared by the film’s production team showcases the electrifying fan response with crowds storming theatres in Thrissur the moment the booking counters opened. The production house captioned the video on X (formerly Twitter), “Massive fan craze storms theatres for just the advance booking of #Coolie in Thrissur, Kerala! #Coolie releasing worldwide August 14th.”Massive fan craze storms theatres for just the advance booking of #Coolie in Thrissur, Kerala!🔥🔥🔥#Coolie releasing worldwide August 14th @rajinikanth @Dir_Lokesh @anirudhofficial #AamirKhan @iamnagarjuna @nimmaupendra #SathyaRaj #SoubinShahir @shrutihaasan @hegdepooja… pic.twitter.com/nYWOQNfHSg
— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) August 8, 2025
6 AM FDFS for Kerala and Karnataka
While Coolie will have First Day First Show (FDFS) screenings at 6 AM in Kerala and Karnataka, Tamil Nadu will see a delayed start at 9 AM, due to government restrictions. The official announcement was posted on Instagram with a caption that read, "Naale muthal Deva-yum kootarum advance aayi ethum. Ningalude tickets urappikkan naale ravile 10:30 muthal booking arambikunnu." (Translation: “From tomorrow, Deva and the gang will arrive early. Bookings open tomorrow morning from 10:30 AM.”)Coolie is also creating waves globally. In the UK, shows will begin at 12:30 AM local time (5 AM IST), while Dubai screenings will commence at 9:30 AM IST, adding to the global frenzy.
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CBFC 'A' rating adds to the hype
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has awarded Coolie an ‘A’ certificate, marking the first time director Lokesh Kanagaraj has received this rating in his filmography.The film features an ensemble cast including Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and Upendra, and is poised to be a high-octane entertainer.
Meanwhile, in contrast, the buzz for Hrithik Roshan's much-awaited ‘War 2’ appears to be significantly lower in southern regions. Despite a catchy track like Monica and a gripping trailer, it's Coolie that’s currently dominating conversations and trends among South Indian audiences.
