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Coolie star Rajinikanth fan frenzy: Milk Abhishekam to free food distribution, extraordinary things Thalaivar’s fans do before the release of his films

Entertainment desk | August 13, 2025 / 17:05 IST
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Even though Rajinikanth's new movie, Coolie, won't be out for hours, people are already quite excited about it. For decades, the Superstar's releases have been more than just movie premieres; they've been cultural events that people celebrate with passion, theater, and pure madness. 
Even though Rajinikanth's new movie, Coolie, won't be out for hours, people are already quite excited about it. For decades, the Superstar's releases have been more than just movie premieres; they've been cultural events that people celebrate with passion, theater, and pure madness.
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Milk Abhishekam to Big Cutouts
Outside of theaters, where gigantic cutouts of Rajinikanth stand, fans bathe in liters of milk. Some of these cutouts are nearly 100 feet tall.
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Unbelievable Show Times
die-hard fans set up screenings at 4 a.m. with drum beats, dancing, and fireworks. First day, the first show isn't enough.
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Mass Pilgrimages
Some groups walk or ride their bikes for hundreds of kilometers to temples to pray for the movie's success.
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Permanent Tributes
Some people have tattoos of Rajini's face, lines from her movies, and movie titles as signs of respect.
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Mass Pilgrimages: Some groups walk or ride their bikes for hundreds of kilometers to temples to pray for the movie's success.
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Dress Codes That Are Based on Themes
All of the fan clubs wear the same clothes that look like the Superstar's clothes on TV.

First published: Aug 13, 2025 05:05 pm

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