Sun TV Network Limited, the makers of Rajinikanth-starrer 'Coolie', approached the Madras High Court against Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) 'A' certification. Producers were "shocked" at the board for claiming that the film 'celebrated violence'. The plea questioned censor board for giving U/A certificate to movies like 'KGF' and 'Beast', when they have more violence than 'Coolie'.