Superstar Rajinikanth is all set to set screens ablaze once again with director Lokesh Kanagaraj's upcoming action-packed thriller Coolie, which is scheduled to release worldwide on August 14. Produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner, the film is already generating massive buzz across film industries for its star-studded cast and high-octane premise.
Touted as an action thriller centered around the dark world of gold smuggling, Coolie promises to be a stylish, standalone film. Interestingly, Lokesh Kanagaraj has confirmed that Coolie will not be part of his much-discussed Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), sparking curiosity about the direction and style the filmmaker will bring to this new story.
The director took to X to share the update. He tweeted, “COOLIE FROM 14 AUGUST 2025.”
Internet reacts
Fans flooded social media with excitement following the release date announcement of Coolie. One fan wished Lokesh Kanagaraj the best, urging him to make Rajinikanth's 50th year in cinema truly special. Others expressed peak excitement, while some pointed out the potential box office clash with War 2. Many simply declared, "Make way for Thalaivar!"
About Coolie
The film boasts an ensemble cast that unites talent across multiple Indian film industries. Apart from Rajinikanth in the lead, Coolie features Telugu superstar Nagarjuna, Kannada icon Upendra, Malayalam actor Soubin Shahir, and Tamil veteran Sathyaraj in significant roles. Bollywood heavyweight Aamir Khan is also said to make a cameo appearance, further fuelling the excitement.
Adding to the film's appeal are actors Shruti Haasan, Reba Monica John, and Junior MGR, who play pivotal roles in the narrative. With music composed by Anirudh Ravichander and cinematography handled by Girish Gangadharan, the film is expected to be a visual and musical spectacle. Editing is helmed by Philomin Raj, ensuring the film’s pace matches its intense storyline.
One of the film’s major highlights is the reunion of Rajinikanth and Sathyaraj after a staggering 38 years. The legendary actors last shared screen space in the 1986 hit Mr. Bharath, where Sathyaraj played Rajinikanth’s father. Fans are particularly thrilled about this pairing, especially since Sathyaraj had previously turned down roles in Rajinikanth’s blockbusters like Sivaji and Enthiran.
As Coolie gears up for release, the buzz around it continues to intensify. With Rajinikanth headlining his 171st film and Lokesh Kanagaraj crafting a fresh cinematic experience outside the confines of his established universe, expectations are sky-high for what could be one of the biggest pan-India blockbusters of the year. Meanwhile, the superstar is also gearing up for the sequel to Jailer, titled Jailer 2.
Touted as an action thriller centered around the dark world of gold smuggling, Coolie promises to be a stylish, standalone film. Interestingly, Lokesh Kanagaraj has confirmed that Coolie will not be part of his much-discussed Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), sparking curiosity about the direction and style the filmmaker will bring to this new story.
The director took to X to share the update. He tweeted, “COOLIE FROM 14 AUGUST 2025.”
#COOLIE FROM 14 AUGUST 2025💥💥💥@rajinikanth sir @anirudhofficial bro @iamnagarjuna sir @nimmaupendra sir #SathyaRaj sir #SoubinShahir sir @shrutihaasan @hegdepooja @anbariv @girishganges @philoedit @Dir_Chandhru @PraveenRaja_Off @sunpictures #CoolieFromAug14 pic.twitter.com/vqyLJFW7Il
— Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) April 4, 2025
Internet reacts
Fans flooded social media with excitement following the release date announcement of Coolie. One fan wished Lokesh Kanagaraj the best, urging him to make Rajinikanth's 50th year in cinema truly special. Others expressed peak excitement, while some pointed out the potential box office clash with War 2. Many simply declared, "Make way for Thalaivar!"
About Coolie
The film boasts an ensemble cast that unites talent across multiple Indian film industries. Apart from Rajinikanth in the lead, Coolie features Telugu superstar Nagarjuna, Kannada icon Upendra, Malayalam actor Soubin Shahir, and Tamil veteran Sathyaraj in significant roles. Bollywood heavyweight Aamir Khan is also said to make a cameo appearance, further fuelling the excitement.
Adding to the film's appeal are actors Shruti Haasan, Reba Monica John, and Junior MGR, who play pivotal roles in the narrative. With music composed by Anirudh Ravichander and cinematography handled by Girish Gangadharan, the film is expected to be a visual and musical spectacle. Editing is helmed by Philomin Raj, ensuring the film’s pace matches its intense storyline.
One of the film’s major highlights is the reunion of Rajinikanth and Sathyaraj after a staggering 38 years. The legendary actors last shared screen space in the 1986 hit Mr. Bharath, where Sathyaraj played Rajinikanth’s father. Fans are particularly thrilled about this pairing, especially since Sathyaraj had previously turned down roles in Rajinikanth’s blockbusters like Sivaji and Enthiran.
As Coolie gears up for release, the buzz around it continues to intensify. With Rajinikanth headlining his 171st film and Lokesh Kanagaraj crafting a fresh cinematic experience outside the confines of his established universe, expectations are sky-high for what could be one of the biggest pan-India blockbusters of the year. Meanwhile, the superstar is also gearing up for the sequel to Jailer, titled Jailer 2.
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