Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan shared a heartfelt throwback to his first meeting with Rajinikanth as Coolie hit theatres, revealing he teared up and praising the actor’s humility and 50-year legacy. He decided to delay unveiling the first look of his upcoming film Love Insurance Company until its official release.

Shortly after hitting theaters, Coolie appeared on unauthorized streaming platforms, exposing audiences to potential malware threats and legal issues. The movie also faced stiff competition at the box office from Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan’s War 2.