'Coolie': Netizens wonder why Rajinikanth's film was given 'A' by CBFC? Here's what we know

Superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, was released in theaters across the world on August 14 with a grand release. As fans turn theaters into festivals, many people on the internet have been asking why the film was given an 'A' certificate by the censor board.

Discussions about this are rapidly progressing on social media.

Censor Board’s decision tied to story elements

According to many, 'Coolie' does not have as many bloody and violent scenes as Lokesh Kanagaraj's previous films. However, the main reason is said to be the way the film's story moves, with frequent scenes of bodies being cremated. Fans are debating what prompted the censor board to issue an ‘A’ certificate. In fact, it is also being argued that the scenes were unavoidable because the film’s story revolves around that aspect.

Depiction of illegal activities raises concerns

After this, another reason is mentioned, which is the depiction of illegal activities taking place at the government-controlled port, as per the Hindu Tamil. It is also believed that the fact that official institutions are shown to be in the hands of criminals and not functioning properly may have been a controversial aspect in the eyes of the censorship board. Thus, sources say that the film was given an 'A' certificate after assessing its overall situation.

Lokesh’s clarification awaited, film breaks records

In this situation, director Lokesh Kanagaraj is expected to give an interview soon regarding this matter. In it, fans are hoping that he will explain the real reasons why Coolie was given an 'A' certificate. Trade sources say that the controversy will not affect the film's success, as the film has already received a great response on the first day of its release by grossing over Rs 151 crore globally, setting a new day 1 record for a Tamil film.

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