Rajinikanth’s Coolie hit theatres to midnight queues, stadium-like cheers, and sky-high expectations for his first collaboration with Lokesh Kanagaraj. While some fans call it a blockbuster packed with mass moments and top-tier de-aging, others feel it falls short of the hype.
Absolute chaos broke out at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre for the first screening of ‘Coolie.
VIDEO | Bengaluru, Karnataka: Fans gather outside Mukunda theatre to watch first day, first show of superstar Rajinikanth’s new movie ‘Coolie’.
The film is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, known for projects such as ‘Kaithi’, Leo’ and ‘Aviyal’. Backed by Sun Pictures, ‘Coolie’ also… pic.twitter.com/ZSM8v47eWe
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It’s no exaggeration to say ‘Coolie’ is the year’s biggest release. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj—the guy behind ‘Maanagaram,’ ‘Vikram,’ and ‘Leo’—the film’s hype was off the charts. Every ticket for the 6 am shows in Thiruvananthapuram vanished, though, interestingly, there was none of the usual fanfare in Kerala’s capital.
No massive cutouts, no fireworks, no wild street dancing. Local movie fans said they were keeping the hype in check too much buildup can lead to a letdown.
Lokesh himself told The Hollywood Reporter about pitching the story to Rajinikanth, recalling how he nervously asked, “Is this your style? Would you like to act in this film?” Rajinikanth didn’t even hesitate—just said “yes,” right then and there. That kind of immediate trust in a director is rare, and it says a lot about how much faith Rajinikanth had in Lokesh’s vision.
#WATCH | Fans of Superstar Rajinikanth gather outside a theatre in Chennai to watch his new movie ‘Coolie’, which has been released today. pic.twitter.com/3buroWjme8
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#WATCH | Tamil Nadu | Fans of Superstar Rajinikanth gather outside a theatre in Chennai to watch the first day-first show of his new movie ‘Coolie’. pic.twitter.com/RTQeCAusFl
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2025
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It’s no exaggeration to say ‘Coolie’ is the year’s biggest release. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj the guy behind ‘Maanagaram,’ ‘Vikram,’ and ‘Leo’ the film’s hype was off the charts. Every ticket for the 6 am shows in Thiruvananthapuram vanished, though, interestingly, there was none of the usual fanfare in Kerala’s capital.No massive cutouts, no fireworks, no wild street dancing. Local movie fans said they were keeping the hype in check too much buildup can lead to a letdown.Lokesh himself told The Hollywood Reporter about pitching the story to Rajinikanth, recalling how he nervously asked, “Is this your style? Would you...