Udhayanidhi Stalin congratulated Rajinikanth on his 50th year in film and praised 'Coolie' after a preview. He lauded the film as a power-packed entertainer, anticipating global success. Stalin extended wishes to the cast and crew, including Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Aamir Khan, and Shruti Haasan, heightening anticipation for the film's release in over 100 countries.
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