Singapore’s strong fanbase for superstar Rajinikanth was on full display ahead of the release of his upcoming film Coolie on August 15. Known affectionately as “Thalaiva,” Rajinikanth’s movies are regularly dubbed into the local language and enjoy significant popularity in the city-state.
#Singapore police force shares their Diwali wishes . Pure goosebumps
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥#Rajinikanth | #Rajinikanth𓃵 | #Superstar @Rajinikanth | #Vettaiyan | #Coolie | #Jailer | #Police | #Jailer2 pic.twitter.com/9WvrSVax4E
— Suresh balaji (@surbalutwt) October 30, 2024
To mark Singapore’s National Day celebrations, the local police department created a special video reel featuring officers walking in Rajinikanth’s iconic style, replicating his distinctive swagger. The video, set to the ‘Powerhouse’ song from Coolie, shows officers striking stylish poses reminiscent of the superstar’s signature moves. The tribute quickly gained traction on social media, generating additional buzz for the film’s imminent release.
🚨Surprise from Singapore Police Force — their NDP prep video is set to #Coolie Powerhouse!
Not Deepavali, but National Day vibes at full throttle.
Rajini mass culture crossing borders again. pic.twitter.com/17XqW0TxjC
— Backchod Indian (@IndianBackchod) August 9, 2025