Coolie

As a fan of Rajini, I thoroughly enjoyed his screen presence and energy throughout the movie. Nagarjuna's negative role was outstanding, especially in the opening sequences, adding a strong impact to the story. Shruti delivered a solid performance, and the background music was excellent, perfectly complementing the mood and action. The second half, however, felt a bit stretched, and Upendra's role could have been utilized better. Aamir's cameo added to the excitement. Overall, a good entertainer with memorable performances and powerful moments.

Honestly, the story feels pretty outdated - some bits work, some don't, but nothing really fresh. The pacing is flat, the narration drags on forever, and the writing just doesn't have that spark.

Rajinikanth is fine, but nowhere near his peak form. Nagarjuna? Totally wasted potential. The rest of the cast... well, let's just say they didn't leave much of an impression.

Music hits okay in a few scenes, but overall nothing that sticks in your head. Cinematography is meh - not bad, not wow. Sets are passable, but nothing grand. Lokesh's direction is probably the biggest letdown... feels like he just wasn't in the zone for this one.

End of the day? Save your time - not worth the watch unless you're a diehard fan who just has to see everything.

So yes finally i catched up morning show of one of the most anticipating films of the year,and one of my or my proper first day first show and the experience was just blast. My throat is still recovering from the loud screams,a experience that's to remember personally. But...yes theater was fire through and through, the cheers,hoots were never stopped even for a second and this is a wild memory but...after completion of movie if i take a pause and start recalling the things unfortunately there aren't that wild. So yes the coolie starring Super Star Rajinikanth in the lead with a huge ensemble cast Written and Directed by 'Lokesh Kanagaraj' ,basically this are only two pillars that are reason for the wait and viewing, but if you ask me they land ofcourse but may be not upto the power we expect or for its capability. Going into further detail.

See coming to the plot since first promotional material to this release date never the plot was properly known as a viewer and even they didn't reveal in detail but the plot is something that can't be explained in one phrase because it may majorly lead to spoiler,but definitely I want to divide the feelings into both the halves; The first half actually opens up and sets up the things very fastly most importantly neatly. The characters,world,most importantly the conflicts,the minor twists that are established here are almost engaging and convincing, even the mass moments in between completely work. I mean heavily like the set pieces or the blocks which are placed perfect and land .But from the premise level again,this isn't something groundbreaking atleast if from a view of lokesh's brilliance of blending clever or new age commercial cinema definitely a lacking feel generates due to the vision we expect. For the pre interval things get start spiraling that generates a heavy curiosity that how the Interval is planned and when Interval comes up it definitely hits,the way they leave a reference of deva's flashback and for upcoming events it's fine. But again is it a banger or loki mark Interval? Definitely it falls short in that way of comparison.

And coming to the second half,here the things start getting uncertain and inconsistent. Lokesh sets too many subplots and turns that we can easily feel that its not only getting heavy but there aren't being a proper payoffs to the setups. I mean few things specifically, like there is a particular track with rachita ram character basically a major type of twist which feels so odd like is this written by lokesh? Very unconvincing the whole writing choice over not only that character but a repetitive writing feels which surprisingly makes the things feel a drag or lengthy. Most importantly the way pre climax and climax are placed,I don't know how to describe but these are really a very huge events and few moments here hit the chords so perfectly. But once you look over,the characters which are introduced or being introduced here the justification given for them completely doesn't appeal,ofcourse we throughly feel the presence and we flow in that amusement too but at last you know. The major thing that work here is the writing and presentation of deva's flashback,I mean Undoubtedly one thing where lokesh completely succeeded is too project a high voltage moments throughout for a action drama like this,he's potential of bringing up mass moments land unanimously as said especially the flashback portions that again has a incomplete feels,but what if it got to be shown is fire.

And coming to the performances, The SUPERSTAR RAJINIKANTH!!!! This is his ground,this his stage and he slayed as ever. I mean despite such a huge cast,the film and its spine is this man forever. Rajinikanth in Deva character is just portraying his usual swag and eternal presence that doesn't even for second feels uneven. And another actor who completely didn't just justify but almost steal the show with his commanding act is Soubhin Shahir,praise to lokesh again because the way Dayal character is written as a center of whole events throughout with a proper duration soubhin just kill each second with his performance that doesn't justify his character but proceed the movie in a way. And nagarjuna as Simon,see honestly one of the most exciting thing to see him as a Antagonist but it completely feels underwhelming. Definitely the actor stands with his potential but surprisingly the writing is shallow and not as threatening to last for the viewers. And coming to upendra,seriously shocking that his character was stated as a vital role with others but it's too late when the character is introduced with again very minimal dialogues and a bare minimum writing for his character. Seriously felt that nagarjuna and upendra were partially wasted and Aamir Khan as Daha in a guest role,again there isn't a purpose of his character's existence. The collab of actors in few frames are definitely simewhere worth the whole despite stumbles. Satyaraj was fine,Shruti Hassan too may be.

Coming to the technical departments, Music by Anirudh is Asusual Its a major the pulse of the film throughout. The disco,mobsta,powerhouse are pure bangers but again tracks feel repetitive for a extent due to the other score doesn't highlight. Cinematography By Girish Gangaradhan is stylish and gritty.

Coming to writer and director Lokesh Kanagaraj with this stand alone film,without even slight hesitation I feel he's the only new age director who can change commercial cinema roots. But with leo especially with the second half writing, it was to uneven and inconsistent. Although the second half I peronall say it's definitely better than but doesn't definitely justify the few underwhelming choices and a huge feel of missing his signature mark writing. Definitely as said above the mass moments and commercial payoffs are terrific and worthy asusual but from the last and this one it's clearly evident that he's somewhere confused and lacking his true core brilliance that should definitely return and definitely it will, still have a faith and admiration that we'll bounce back for sure.

At last coolie is a proper theater flick that should be experienced for the power packed moments and Rajini's presence, but for it's generic plot and shortcomings from loki are setbacks. A decent to good watch definitely for theaters.

🎬 First Half - Slow paced, but still engaging. Not boring.

🔥 Second Half - Filled with twists, unexpected scenes, and a powerful climax!

✨ Performances:

Superstar Rajinikanth - Outstanding! He proves again why he's a legend 👑

King Nagarjuna - Nailed his role perfectly 💥

Soubin Shahir - Crucial role, performed brilliantly 👌

Sathyaraj Sir - Solid performance 🙌

Shruti Haasan - Did justice to her role 👍

Upendra - Grand entry + strong BGM 💯

Anirudh - BGM was good, but just okay compared to his usual

🎥 Direction - Lokesh Kanagaraj Good movie overall, though not his signature "touch." Still worth a watch!

🤔 Aamir Khan's Role - Felt underpowered, but he did well with what was given.

📌 Overall: A complete Superstar Rajinikanth movie - engaging, entertaining, and never boring. Best enjoyed with zero expectations.

Watched Coolie today, and as a long-time Rajinikanth fan, I can say one thing right away this is a treat for anyone who loves his signature style and screen presence. From the very first scene, you know you're in for that trademark Rajni charisma the walk, the punchlines, the larger-than-life action. The man still knows how to hold the screen like no one else.

The film packs plenty of those "whistle" moments. The theatre crowd was electric cheering, clapping, and even shouting punch dialogues along with him. Honestly, the energy inside was so infectious that even during a few predictable stretches, you never felt bored. This is one of those movies where the audience becomes part of the entertainment.

Action sequences are vintage Rajni exaggerated in the best way possible. He throws in his usual mix of swag, charm, and sharp timing, making sure fans get exactly what they came for. The cinematography and background score definitely add to the larger-than-life feel. You get the sense that more depth in the writing could have turned this into a truly memorable outing rather than just a fun ride. Still, the pacing is fast enough that you rarely have time to dwell on these shortcomings.

In short, Coolie is pure Rajni-style mass entertainment - a festival in the theatre. If you're a fan, this is a must-watch just for the joy of experiencing him on the big screen again. If you're not... well, the crowd might just convert you.