Rajinikanth’s blockbuster Coolie is now caught in a legal fight, with Sun Pictures moving the Madras High Court against CBFC’s ‘A’ certificate. The verdict may decide if children and families can also watch the superstar’s record-breaking movie.
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CHENNAI: In a dramatic turn after the huge box office success of superstar Rajinikanth’s film Coolie, the production company Sun Pictures has approached the Madras High Court.
The company has challenged the certification granted by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The CBFC had cleared Coolie with an ‘A’ certificate, pointing to its violent scenes, which means that children are not allowed to watch the movie in theatres.
The petition filed by Sun Pictures is expected to come up for hearing today.
People in the film industry believe that this certification has become a hurdle for the film. Rajinikanth’s movies are usually known as family-friendly entertainers that attract audiences of all ages. With an ‘A’ certificate, minors are officially barred from watching the movie in cinemas. This has created concern among both fans and distributors who feel that the film’s reach has been limited.
Still, despite this obstacle, Coolie has already broken all records at the box office. Directed by popular filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, the movie has earned an unbelievable Rs 404 crore worldwide in just four days, making it the highest-grossing Tamil film of all time. On the very first day of release, it collected over Rs 151 crore, setting a new benchmark in Indian cinema.
The movie features a star-studded cast with actors like Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and Sathyaraj. For Rajinikanth, Coolie has an even more emotional meaning, as it coincides with his 50th year in the film industry.
The music by Anirudh Ravichander has added further energy and appeal, with fans calling it one of the main highlights of the film.
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj expressed his happiness and excitement over the response:
“The response is so good. The film has come out exactly the way I planned. Directing Rajinikanth is always special – it’s a dream every time.”
The outcome of the legal battle in the Madras High Court is now being watched closely by fans, legal experts, and distributors. If the verdict comes in favour of Sun Pictures, the movie may get a fresh certification, which would allow children and young audiences—who form a big part of Rajinikanth’s fan following—to enjoy the film on the big screen.
Music director Anirudh Ravichander, whose powerful background score and songs have become a rage among fans, spoke about his creative choices in Coolie. He told media that he purposely worked on a “mass theme” to match Rajinikanth’s iconic style and larger-than-life presence.
“I’m so proud to be a part of Coolie. It’s breaking records all over the world. Delivering this in Thalaivar’s 50th year is a proud moment for me,” he said.
Anirudh ended on an exciting note, revealing his next project with the superstar: he confirmed that his upcoming film will be Jailer 2 with Rajinikanth.
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