Rajinikanth’s fans are going all out- even travelling across states – as the demand for first show tickets of Coolie soars to ₹4,500.
The much-awaited film Coolie is the latest film from superstar Rajinikanth, and excitement is at fever pitch, with fans making extraordinary efforts to make it in the historical first-day shows. In some places, the price of the first show’s ticket has shot up to a whopping ₹4,500, which shows how huge and unique the demand is. From steaming long queues at theatres to heavy online booking rushes, the echo is of Rajinikanth’s huge blockbusters time and again confirming that the Thalaivar’s star power is untouchable.
Reports suggest die-hard fans are even planning Cross-state journey just to watch Coolie on the big screen. Special shows planned at odd hours during which fan clubs will organize massive celebratory drum, firecracker and banner unveilings. The teaser and advertising events in the movie, however, have already broken social media records, driving up the hype even more. Most cinema owners expect theatres filled up not only for the first show but for days, if not weeks, afterwards.
The frenzy is not just limited to Tamil Nadu: Cities in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and even in North India are gearing up for fan events. . Industry insiders believe that Coolie could smash opening-day box office records for an Indian film. Rajinikanth’s unmatched charisma, a star-studded cast, and a story that promises high-octane entertainment are supposed to create a whole lot of atmosphere for something more than a movie-it’s a cultural festival.