Superstar Rajinikanth has again established his unstoppable box office strength with his new release Coolie, which hit the screens across the globe on August 14. The film, made by the prestigious Sun Pictures banner, had opened to colossal buzz and has already crossed ₹500 crore worldwide, establishing itself as one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.
Right from day one, Coolie saw houseful shows throughout Tamil Nadu and in international markets, as Rajinikanth’s chemistry on screen attracted audiences in large numbers. Trade analysts had first estimated that the film could comfortably make it to the ₹1000 crore club, considering the star’s past record and the buzz surrounding the movie.
However, despite the strong opening, the film fell short of that landmark. However bad writing and a mediocre screenplay kept Coolie from maintaining its momentum beyond the first few weeks. After its ₹500 crore haul, the movie still holds a mark of success and has been performing steady in some places.
Although the movie was not flawless, the consensus amongst audiences was that Rajinikanth gave an energetic performance that prevailed the movie solely on his star power. His style, energy, and screen presence were able to revive his charm and appeal. While Soubin Shahir, and Rachita Ram were also able to make an impact through their strong performances with Rajinikanth, they at least got some positive remarks from fans and critics.
The film also has an ensemble cast including Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and Aamir Khan, all lending their weight to the narrative.
To the film’s strengths is Anirudh Ravichander’s soundtrack, which quickly became a chartbuster before the release of the film. Tracks like Monica generated a massive hype and helped usher in young audiences into theaters. The technicalities of the film, cinematography, action choreography, and stylish presentation, were also well-received.
With the theatrical run now slowing down, fans are eagerly waiting for Coolie to arrive on digital platforms. Reports confirm that Amazon Prime Video has secured the digital streaming rights. According to the latest buzz in Kollywood, the movie will premiere on Prime from September 11, giving fans another chance to enjoy Rajinikanth’s mass entertainer from the comfort of their homes.