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Coolie

  • 2025
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Coolie (2025)
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Delves into a man's relentless quest for vengeance since youth, driven by righting past wrongs, shaping his very existence. Viewers experience the complexities of his tumultuous vendetta jou... Read allDelves into a man's relentless quest for vengeance since youth, driven by righting past wrongs, shaping his very existence. Viewers experience the complexities of his tumultuous vendetta journey.Delves into a man's relentless quest for vengeance since youth, driven by righting past wrongs, shaping his very existence. Viewers experience the complexities of his tumultuous vendetta journey.

  • Director
    • Lokesh Kanagaraj
  • Writers
    • Chandhru Anbazhagan
    • Lokesh Kanagaraj
  • Stars
    • Rajinikanth
    • Nagarjuna Akkineni
    • Soubin Shahir
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    6.4/10
    16K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
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    166
    • Director
      • Lokesh Kanagaraj
    • Writers
      • Chandhru Anbazhagan
      • Lokesh Kanagaraj
    • Stars
      • Rajinikanth
      • Nagarjuna Akkineni
      • Soubin Shahir
    • 452User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
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    8aniketrajpoot-13574

    Blockbuster

    Thalaivar is back! #Coolie is pure mass with vintage Rajini swag, killer dialogues, and Lokesh's gritty style. Anirudh's BGM = goosebumps guaranteed. This one's going to set the box office on fire! 🚂💥 #Rajinikanth #LokeshKanagaraj #Coolie

    Coolie is a celebration of pure mass cinema, bringing together the unbeatable combination of Superstar Rajinikanth and director Lokesh Kanagaraj for the first time. From the opening frame to the final shot, the film is an adrenaline-charged ride packed with style, swagger, and solid storytelling.

    Rajinikanth shines as Devaraj "Deva," a fearless and charismatic figure who stands up for exploited coolie workers. His screen presence is magnetic - every dialogue, gesture, and slow-motion walk is greeted with whistles and cheers in theatres. This is Thalaivar at his vintage best, blending the fiery energy of his earlier roles with the refinement of experience.

    Lokesh Kanagaraj's direction keeps the momentum high, delivering tightly choreographed action sequences with the signature Anbariv stunt magic. The harbor-set fights and hand-to-hand combat scenes are standout moments, perfectly balancing grit with cinematic grandeur.

    The supporting cast adds tremendous value - Shruti Haasan impresses with both style and substance, Nagarjuna brings gravitas to his role, and special appearances by Aamir Khan and others are pure treats for fans.

    Anirudh Ravichander's music and background score are electrifying, with the "Monica" song becoming an instant crowd favourite. His pulsating BGM elevates both emotional and high-voltage moments, ensuring the theatre experience is immersive.

    Cinematography captures the film's industrial, gritty setting beautifully, while the production design gives the narrative an authentic yet larger-than-life feel. The interval block is a masterstroke, guaranteed to leave audiences roaring for the second half.

    In short, Coolie is a power-packed entertainer that delivers everything fans expect - action, drama, style, music, and of course, Rajinikanth's unmatched charisma. It's more than just a film; it's a festival on screen.
    8mdzaid-307

    Enjoyable Watch with Strong Performances

    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.
    8shekar-36355

    Coolie a Review

    Coolie movie staring Rajnikanth, Nagarjuna, Soubin shahir, Satyaraj, Upendra, Aamir khan, Shruti Hassan, Rachitha Ram is a movie with good screen play with lots of unexpected twists right from the start of movie as it's seen to be a revenge story initially but lokesh kanagaraj handles the play with twists and unanswered suspence upto the intermission block, while the second half slowly reveals the answers in non linear way which leads to the unexpected twists on how coolies are used for, Soubin shahir performed well right from the start of movie till the climax, main antagonist nagarjuna has done well in the movie, all the other characters have justified thier roles, High lights of the movie tricky screen play by director, camera work is good at many scenes mainly stunts sequences, editing is good, anirudh bgm and songs like monica belluci, Aragam adiram is good, art works in movie is average, Unexpected move by rachitha ram was good, Aamir khan entry , upendra action turn over was a good feast on screen, the mapping of rajnikanth coolie number to one the character in movie was an emotional scene, the words power house was also in similar pattern but utilized at good place at last few minutes.

    This movie is worth watch movie for true friendship.
    best-review

    Honest Opinion

    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.
    7mayanklouteriya

    Coolie - Thalaivar Mode Entertains. - itsbymayank

    Coolie, the Rajinikanth-led multistarrer, begins with a promising first half that beautifully builds the chemistry between the audience and the narrative. The introduction of Rajni sir's character is impactful, setting the tone for a high-energy entertainer. The storytelling in the early portions keeps you engaged, with well-timed emotional beats, stylish sequences, and perfectly placed cameo appearances that bring an element of surprise and delight.

    However, the second half slows down its pace noticeably, causing the overall momentum to dip. The build-up of Rajni sir's character, which started strong, gradually loses its intensity, leading to a climax that feels underwhelming compared to the expectations set earlier. The screenplay seems to stretch certain sequences, making the final act less gripping than it could have been.

    On the brighter side, the performances are consistently good across the cast. Every actor, big or small, delivers with sincerity, and the camaraderie among characters feels genuine. The fight scenes are a highlight-well-choreographed, stylish, and executed with flair, perfectly complementing the action-packed essence of the film. The background score deserves special mention for enhancing the mood and elevating several key moments.

    In summary, Coolie is an entertaining watch in parts, carried by strong performances, impactful cameos, and impressive action. Yet, a tighter second half and a more powerful climax could have transformed it into a truly memorable Rajinikanth spectacle.

    Coolie Review by itsbymayank - Mayank Bharat Bhushan Louteriya.

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    • Trivia
      Aamir Khan and Rajnikanth team up after 30 years for the film. They earlier worked in Aatank Hi Aatank (1995).
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      Music by Anirudh Ravichander

      Lyrics by Muthulingam

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 2025 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Languages
      • Tamil
      • Malayalam
      • Hindi
      • Telugu
      • Kannada
    • Also known as
      • #Thalaivar171
    • Filming locations
      • Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
    • Production companies
      • Sun Pictures
      • Sun Pictures
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,450,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,450,000
      • Aug 17, 2025
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,468,694
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 48m(168 min)
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
      • 12-Track Digital Sound
      • DTS:X
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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