Coolie 2025 full movie, review 

What’s Coolie (2025) All About?

Director & Production: Directed and co-written by Lokesh Kanagaraj, and produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures

Cast Ensemble: Features Rajinikanth as the protagonist “Devaraj (Deva)” alongside Nagarjuna (antagonist Simon Xavier), Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, and Rachita Ram. Aamir Khan and Pooja Hegde make notable cameo appearances.

Plot Overview: Deva, a former coolie union leader, gets drawn into a deadly crime syndicate investigation after his friend Rajasekhar dies under mysterious circumstances. The case unfolds across Visakhapatnam’s ports and Chennai, embroiled in smuggling, mysterious murders, and corrupt exploitation.

Technical Details:

Music by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by Girish Gangadharan, edited by Philomin Raj.(Wikipedia)

Budget estimated at ₹350–400 crore; worldwide gross stands at around ₹150 crore so far.

Certified ‘A’ by the CBFC—the first Rajinikanth film to receive this in 36 year

Release & Box Office Impact

Release Date: 14 August 2025, right before India’s Independence Day

Box Office:

Collected around ₹65 crore on opening day domestically

Early trade updates show it crossed ₹84–85 crore by midday on the second day.

Globally, day-one collections reportedly hit ₹150 crore.

Overseas Milestone:

In the U.S., Coolie surpassed $3 million in premiere day revenue—setting a new record for Tamil films

It also outperformed other releases like War 2 in regions like the Hindi belt and Telugu states.

Buzz & Critic Reception

What Critics Are Saying:

Reviews are mixed—fans are loving the energy, Rajinikanth’s iconic screen presence, and Anirudh’s score, especially in the first half

Critics point to pacing issues and a weaker second half; some find the narrative overly stylized.

NDTV summarized: “It is Rajinikanth the star... who call the shots all the way through.

Audience Reactions:

Many social media users describe it as a one-time watch—high on fan service, but thin on logic.

A review from The News Minute notes: “Logic is too small a trade-off for Lokesh-Rajini’s ridiculously fun film.

Why Coolie (2025) Counts

Marks Rajinikanth’s first A-certified film in decades—highlighting a more mature, intense tone.

A rare record-breaking success domestically and overseas, reaffirming his superstar pull.

Blends Lokesh Kanagaraj’s signature style with classic Rajini swagger—a major theatrical experience.