Did Lokesh Kanakaraj Pray at Tiruvannamalai Temple Before Coolie's Release?

Chennai, Aug 7 (NationPress) Director Lokesh Kanakaraj, known for his impactful storytelling, recently offered prayers at the revered Shiva temple in Tiruvannamalai ahead of his much-anticipated action film 'Coolie', which stars the legendary Superstar Rajinikanth. The movie is set to hit theaters on August 14.

Clips showcasing the director’s temple visit have quickly spread across social media platforms, generating buzz among fans.

The film has generated significant excitement, primarily because it has set a record for the highest overseas procurement for a Tamil movie to date.

Insiders suggest that Lokesh Kanakaraj's action-packed entertainer might be screened in over 100 countries when it premieres on August 14.

Alongside Rajinikanth, the film features prominent figures from the Indian cinema industry, including Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Aamir Khan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Shruti Haasan in significant roles.

The recently released trailer has only fueled the anticipation. It opens with a voiceover stating, "I am someone who believes that as soon as a person is born, their forehead bears the name of the person in whose hands they will die."

Another voice, filled with trepidation, warns, "If it becomes known that a man can be removed from the world without leaving a trace, it can be a disaster."

A third voice, presumably an investigator, adds, "I don't think their growth is solely due to this network. They are doing something huge inside."

Soubin Shahir is then seen addressing the workers at the port, declaring, "Among the 14,400 people here, I need that one coolie."

Sathyaraj makes an appearance, delivering his signature laugh and remarks, "For thirty years, I have been keeping someone offline. If he gets to know..."

Eventually, Sathyaraj confronts Rajinikanth, asking, "Who asked you to come over here?"

The trailer also features a dialogue between Shruti Haasan and Rajinikanth, where Shruti asserts, "You are used to living in solitude. He was just your friend. But he's our father." Rajinikanth replies, "Super. He may be your father but he is my friend." The trailer hints at thrilling action sequences.

It is evident from the trailer that Rajinikanth shares a deep friendship with Sathyaraj and remains low-key until he realizes his friend is in peril, prompting him to step in despite his daughter Shruti's objections.

Notably, the Censor Board has approved the film for release with an A certificate, raising concerns among some audience members.

With families and children being a core part of Rajinikanth's fanbase, the A certificate means that families may not be able to take their children to see the eagerly awaited film.