'Coolie' hit by piracy just hours after grand release

Rajinikanth’s Coolie opened in theatres on August 14 to a grand reception, with fans flocking in from the very first show. But within hours, pirated copies surfaced online, from low-quality 240p rips to full HD 1080p versions, according to News18.

The leak has angered fans and the makers, who fear it could impact box office collections. Despite quick action to curb piracy, many are demanding stricter laws to protect major releases.

Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie features Rajinikanth as Deva, a former gold smuggler trying to reclaim his power by stealing technology hidden in old gold watches — a move that plunges him into a deadly game.