
Here’s a look at the theatrical poster for Coolie (2025), featuring Rajinikanth in gritty, stylized action mode—an iconic visual that perfectly captures the film’s high-voltage energy and mass appeal.



Coolie (2025) – Overview
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Genre: Tamil-language action thriller
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Director & Writer: Lokesh Kanagaraj
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Cast: Rajinikanth (as Deva), Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Rachita Ram; Aamir Khan and Pooja Hegde in special appearances WikipediaIndiatimesSamayam Telugu
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Music: Anirudh Ravichander Wikipedia+1
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Runtime: Approximately 170 minutes (2h 50m) Wikipedia
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Release Date: Worldwide theatrical release on 14 August 2025 (Independence Day weekend) WikipediaFilmfare
Plot Summary
Deva, a former coolie union leader, runs a youth hostel and investigates the suspicious death of his friend Rajasekar. His quest uncovers a sinister crime syndicate dealing in a lethal invention for disposing of bodies—leading to a tangled web of revenge, revelation, and personal reckoning. WikipediaEW.comThe Times of India
Reception & Box Office
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Critical Response: Generally mixed-to-positive
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Praises: Rajinikanth’s magnetic screen presence, Anirudh’s music, dynamic action sequences, stylish direction EW.comThe Times of IndiaWikipediaRotten Tomatoes
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Criticisms: Some reviews pointed out pacing issues, convoluted storytelling, and excessive fan-service first half The Times of IndiaRotten TomatoesEW.comThe Hans India
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Box Office: A blockbuster hit—crossed ₹500 crore worldwide, ranking among the top Tamil and Indian films of 2025 WikipediaThe Economic TimesThe Times of India
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In its 21st day, it still earned ₹1 crore, a sign of its staying power despite slowing momentum The Times of India
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OTT Release & Availability
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Set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on 11 September 2025 IndiatimesThe Times of IndiaWikipedia
Highlights & Noteworthy Points
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Rajinikanth’s Return to Form: The film is celebrated for delivering the superstar’s signature charisma, swag, and punchy action moments, rekindling fan enthusiasm The Times of India+1EW.com
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Stylish Direction & Ensemble Cast: Lokesh Kanagaraj’s dark visuals and layered storytelling, along with standout performances from Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and surprise cameos by Aamir Khan and Pooja Hegde, elevate the film’s mass appeal The Times of IndiaWikipediaIndiatimes
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Music That Strikes: Anirudh’s soundtrack, especially tracks like “Chikitu,” “Monica,” and “Powerhouse,” added significant hype—showcased through an elaborate audio launch at Chennai’s Nehru Stadium on 2 August 2025 Wikipedia+1ellofacts.com
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Not Part of the LCU: Though created by the LCU-directed Lokesh, the film functions as a standalone story—despite nods that fans might relate to a shared universe Wikipedia
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