Updated On: 07 May, 2025 08:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is set for release on August 14 and has created a buzz with its nostalgic teaser referencing Thalapathi

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Superstar Rajinikanth has been an icon of Indian cinema for more than four decades. Even today, his name and face are enough to pull audiences to the theatre. Currently, the actor is gearing up for the release of Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Marking the 100-day countdown to the film's release, the makers released a teaser.
One moment highlighted in the teaser by fans was the recreation of an iconic frame from the 1991 film Thalapathi. In the scene, Rajinikanth can be seen standing tall against the backdrop of a setting sun. Fans were elated to watch this due to its connection with the superstar’s most popular film, which also earned him the title Thalapathi. Some fans called it a “34-year challenge” that proves he is still standing tall in the industry as an icon.