The Tamil Nadu government has granted permission to Sun Pictures, the producers of Coolie”, starring superstar Rajinikanth, to hold special screenings across the state on the film’s opening day on Thursday.
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the highly anticipated action drama will release worldwide on Thursday.
Sun Pictures had earlier submitted a formal request to the state government seeking approval for special shows on the first day of release.
On Tuesday, the government accepted the proposal, allowing theatres to begin screenings from 9 a.m. on August 14.
As per the official order, cinema halls will be permitted to run a maximum of five shows of “Coolie” between 9 a.m. on Thursday and 2 a.m. on Friday. The move comes in response to the massive demand for tickets, with trade analysts predicting record-breaking box office collections for the opening weekend. The government, while granting permission, has also directed theatre owners and multiplex operators to take adequate safety measures to prevent overcrowding. (IANS)
