Overview
- Speaking on January 26, Lokesh Kanagaraj said the CBFC recommended 35 cuts for Coolie and repeated the same list after re-censoring.
- He said he retained the original cut and chose an A certificate rather than implement edits he felt would dilute the film.
- According to the director, the board cited depiction of electric cremation as a key reason the film merited an adults-only rating.
- He estimated the A certification led to a revenue shortfall of about ₹40–50 crore by limiting potential audiences.
- The film released worldwide on August 14, 2025 with Rajinikanth in the lead, and the director said he agreed to mute nine words but refused scene cuts.