Movie Name : Coolie
Release Date : August 14, 2025
Cast : Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Aamir Khan etc.
Director : Lokesh Kanagaraj
Music Director : Anirudh Ravichander
Andhrawatch.com Rating : 2.5/5
Story:
Simon, played by Nagarjuna, operates a smuggling empire from Visakhapatnam’s Kingpin shipyard, smuggling gold watches and electronics under the watchful eye of Dayal (Soubin Shahir). When the police suspect a larger conspiracy, undercover officers are sent—but anyone who uncovers the truth meets a deadly fate.
Rajasekhar (Sathyaraj) discovers a high-tech electronic mission and seeks government approval, only to be rejected. Simon’s gang then threatens his daughters, forcing him and his eldest, Preethi (Shruti Haasan), to take matters into their own hands.
Deva (Rajinikanth), living alone in Chennai, learns Rajasekhar’s death was murder. Determined to uncover the truth and take revenge, he enters Simon’s dangerous world.
Packed with action, suspense, and shocking twists, the film keeps audiences guessing: Who killed Rajasekhar? What is Simon’s true plan? And what roles do Dahaa (Aamir Khan) and Kaleesha (Upendra) play?
Review:
Superstar Rajinikanth again wows his fans with a film that combines high-octane action and emotion. His performance is class in versatality, easily moving between differing expressions, body language, and style to match the needs of each moment, character, and scene.
Nagarjuna, as the antagonist, does a good and effective job. Guest appearances from Aamir Khan and Upendra lend a shot in the arm to star power, and Soubin Shahir does well in a supporting role. Shruti Haasan and Sathyaraj do a decent job and Pooja Hegde’s special number is a riot of colors and a visual treat.
The action sequences are competently handled by director Lokesh Kanagaraj, and the characters are well-delineated. But the narrative handling falls short of the story’s potential. The Coolie subplot, especially, lacks development and some sequences become slow and laboured, while certain sections seem stale. Although the first half maintains a sense of pace, the second part of the film drags, cutting down audience engagement. There was room for ratcheting up suspense and tension, which would have increased grip over the plot.
Even with good emotional beats and confrontations, they are not taken to their full extent, making the audience less engaged than desired. Though Lokesh Kanagaraj is great as a director in terms of style, action, and character conception, the narrative could have been better tightened. The effort to make good characters is evident, but the script required wittier handling to achieve full impact.
Anirudh Ravichander’s music is undeniable; even the background score is flawless, perfectly matching emotional scenes. In terms of cinematography, Girish Gangadharan great throughout – each frame splashed with beautiful scenery.
Production values, managed by Kalanithi Maran, bring grandeur and polish, giving the film a high-quality cinematic experience.
Overall, Rajinikanth is excellent in his trademark style, charisma, and emotion, and the movie itself is entertaining. With well-done action sequences, a strong supporting cast, and technical execution, this is a ride worth taking, but excessive slack in the second half and an underdeveloped plot keep it from reaching a point where one could call it a near-perfect film. Fans will enjoy Rajinikanth’s presence, even if the narrative doesn’t fully deliver.