Coolie Tamil Movie Review, Rating & Release Live Updates: Poised for a record-breaking weekend, the spotlight is on the film’s storyline and Rajinikanth’s portrayal.
Coolie Movie Review, Rating & Release Live Updates: Touted as the most awaited film of the year and among the biggest Indian releases in recent times, the Rajinikanth-starrer is already smashing records. coolie 2025 reviews As per industry tracker Sacnilk, by Wednesday evening, advance ticket sales for its opening day had crossed ₹41 crore in India.
Rajinikanth’s Coolie Live Review: Mixed Reactions but Smashes $2.75M Box Office Record in North America
Helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, this high-voltage action drama boasts one of the year’s most star-studded casts, including Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and Sathyaraj. After the blockbuster success of Leo, Kanagaraj joins forces with Rajinikanth for the first time, intensifying the buzz. Plot details remain closely guarded, and while last week’s trailer drew a lukewarm reception—dubbed by some as the “weakest trailer” in Kanagaraj’s career—anticipation is still sky-high. Fans are eager to see how the director follows up his critically and commercially acclaimed Vikram with Kamal Haasan.
Coolie Box Office Prediction Day 1: Rajinikanth-Starrer Targets ₹100 Cr Opening Weekend
The ‘A’-rated Coolie is surrounded by speculation that it belongs to the Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe (LCU), despite repeated denials from the makers. This theory has only amplified the hype, given Lokesh’s track record of interlinking films like Kaithi, Master, Vikram, and Leo through recurring characters such as Suriya’s ‘Rolex’ and Karthi’s ‘Dilli’. Fans are still hoping for surprise cameos, though nothing has been confirmed.
A grand press event in Tamil Nadu saw the entire cast in attendance, including Aamir Khan, who plays a cameo role. Rajinikanth praised Aamir, saying he stands tall alongside Bollywood’s Salman and Shah Rukh Khan. Aamir, in return, expressed his deep admiration for Rajinikanth, revealing that his decision to join Coolie was purely out of fandom—the first time in his career he accepted a role without reading the script or knowing his character. Both Lokesh and Aamir have also confirmed they will team up for a superhero film, scheduled to go on floors after next summer.
Here are Rajinikanth-starrer Coolie LIVE UPDATES:
Dhanush showcased his fanboy enthusiasm as he was seen at a FDFS of Rajinikanth’s new film, Coolie, at Rohini Theatre in Chennai, accompanied by his son Yatra. Dhanush, who was earlier married to Rajinikanth’s daughter Aishwarya, continues to share an amicable relationship with her and the superstar’s family. Dhanush and Aishwarya Rajinikanth has two sons — Linga and Yatra.
A fan @Navyanth_17 posted Coolie review on X and singled out Nagarjuna’s performance, “Coolie review: a decent first half followed by a gripping second half, it feels lag at some point but the performances are great, Rajinikanth sir as usual nailed it, Nagarjuna is the perfect choice for Simon, Upendra sir and Shoubin sir will be the talk of the town, Anirudh’s delivered again, powerhouse mansion, beedi shot, overall it’s a great experience everyone can go and watch.”
Box office number tracker site Sacnilk shared that Rajinikanth-starrer Coolie has earned around Rs 14.25 cr till 10 am on it’s Day 1. The film is expected to earn over Rs 100 crore on day 1, though Coolie’s review so far hve been mixed.
X user @Imtweetygoose shared Coolie review, “First Half: Chikitu Vibe, Hostel fight sequence with hummer, slowly building a momentum to getting us into the #Coolie universe Interval: Fire level screen play with vintage song. Second half: Manson flight, twists, climax with flashback portion. INDUSTRY HIT.” He also highlighted Rajinikanth’s performance.
@MalaysiaTickets shared Coolie review that read, “#Coolie is a blast theatrical watch. This is what we called as theatrical watch movie. The moments, vintage portion, Deva role, Simon character, Dayal meaty role… The climax – it’s purely made for commercial cinema!”
@Troll_Cinema shared their Coolie review on X, “#Coolie is an average flick if you watch without any expectations. Weak villains, weak screenplay — not the results expected from LOKI. High expectations resulted in huge disappointments for me (I usually watch without any expectations). There was zero intensity in the fight scenes, no high moments, and while the story was good, the screenplay was below average. The staged scenes did not work well, and for big-budget films, if you miss the impact in staging, you miss everything. The Aamir Khan cameo, as well as Sathyaraj and Nagarjuna’s scenes, made no impact. Ani’s BGM along with Upendra, Rac…
Rajinikanth-starrer is getting very mixed reviews but @telugurajyam shared via X, “The UNDISPUTED RULER sits on top of the box office. It’s all his master plan making everyone bow and whistle to the mayhem. #Coolie North America gross crosses $2.75M+ and counting… North America release by #PrathyangiraUS.” This record makes Coolie All time Highest Premieres for a Tamil film in North America.
X user @_imsathish shared review for Coolie that read, “#Coolie As usual, Superstar Rajini’s charisma carries the movie. The vibe works well in a few elevated scenes. Felt a bit heavy on violence with too many fight sequences. Screenplay could have been better. something felt like Loki’s touch was missing. overall rating: 3/5.”
X user @pmn2067 posted Coolie review, but said they expected more from the director, “Saw a first #Coolie movie review from Singapore. #Rajinikanth carries the picture on his shoulder. Expected more from #LokeshKanakaraj.”
X user @Nikcricmovies3 shared his Coolie review and wrote, “#Coolie movie is okayish … works in parts … The screenplay is very clumpsy … Average to above average.:. some of the thalaivar @rajinikanth moments were whistle worthy… One time watch for me.”
X user @karthickt posted Coolie review that read, “#CoolieFDFS clumsy screenplay, no content, Bad characterisation, few scenes work here and there. Anirudh couldn’t save this time. Avg #coolie.”
While Coolie reviews come in, here’s what Hrithik Roshan wrote about 50 years of Rajinikanth, ahead of their films War 2 and Coolie clashing this Independence Day weekend. He posted on X, “Took my first steps as an actor at your side. You were one of my first teachers, @rajinikanth sir, and continue to be an inspiration and a standard. Congratulations on completing 50 years of on-screen magic!”
@santu_pspk posted on X, “Good 1st half… Pre interval to interval is fire. Nag back side camera angles loo ramp ramp. wt a man @iamnagarjuna Monica and Mobsta is love. I am the danger is fire. @anirudhofficial #Coolie.”
A fan posted Coolie review on X, “#Coolie – 2nd half Overall satisfying movie. Few boring scenes in 2nd half. Finishing was fire. Not best of loki still worth it.” Rajinikanth leads an all-star cast in the latest entrant into Lokesh Cinematic Universe.
A fan @king_sadashiva shared Coolie’s second half review and wrote, “Avg 2nd half with few theatre worthy moments but struggles from Vikram hangover. Lokesh does full fan service to Rajini, that climax flashback scene is worth fans money. Overall its a abv avg stylish action thriller but i think this is enough for box office rampage. #Coolie.”
Coolie early reviews may tag Rajinikanth film as ‘average’ but Box office number tracker site Sacnilk shared that Rajinikanth-starrer Coolie has earned around 10.06 Cr India net on its first day for all languages by 8am. The film is expected to earn over Rs 100 crore on day 1.
Industry Tracker Ramesh Bala shared on X, “The first #Coolie premiere shows are over in key overseas markets.. The movie has lived upto the huge hype.. ? The talk is enough for a Blockbuster result at the Box office! #CoolieReview #CoolieBlockbuster.”
X user @Aiden43066042 posted Coolie review that reads, “Lokesh’s worst work. Story built up in the first half, wasted in the second. Gave Jailer vibes at times. Positives: Anirudh, Soubin, Nagarjuna. Aamir Khan cameo flopped. Without Ani, the film would’ve been a total letdown. #coolie #CoolieThePowerHouse #loki #lokesh #Rajanikanth.”
AB George shared Coolie early review and wrote, “#Coolie an average film with a decent first half and comparatively better second half with a completely different Superstar, Superb ani, big star cast and some moments here and there. Superstar, Ani, Soubin, mansion fight, Upendea, flash back scenes were good. Nag & Amir were just okay. Weakest one from Loki.”
Ahead of Rajinikanth’s Coolie’s grand release, director Lokesh Kanagaraj was seen taking a holy dip at Rameshwaram to seek blessings for the film.
While Coolie early reviews are coming in, Box Office number tracker site Sacnilk shared that Rajinikanth-starrer has already made a collection of Rs 7.4 Cr by 7am on its first day for all languages.
X user @pinkypradeep7 posted, “Coolie First Half Report : “AVERAGE FIRST HALF”. The first half lacks major high points or impactful moments. #Nagarjuna feels severely underutilised, with limited scope. The storyline is thin, offering little depth or substance. The screenplay is sluggish and drags for the most part.”
On the day of Rajinikanth’s film Coolie release, fans in Pondicherry were seen dancing to dhol beats, pouring milk on Rajini posters and worshiping his life-sized cutouts.
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A fan @rk_dublin posted Coolie review on X, “#CoolieReview Avg First Half & Good Second half with Cameos Rajnikanth, Nag, Soubhin & Shruti is good Anirudh is soûl for the film #Coolie My Rating: 2.75/5.”
Trade Analyst Christopher Kanagaraj shared Coolie early review on X, “First Half – OK Energetic Superstar Rajinikanth, Stylish Nagarjuna, Performer Shruthi. Anirudh Maja. 4 songs. Scenes r Kinda Disconnected. Interval Block & Vintage Song Pakka! #Coolie.”
Coolie first show in Mumbai saw fans cheering, dancing, and celebrating superstar Rajinikanth in true festive style. Sharing a clip from Coolie screening, a fan posted, “It’s concert for #Chikitu ???#Coolie #Mumbai.”
As Coolie releases, Kamal Haasan took to X to share a post about Rajinikanth, “Marking half a century of cinematic brilliance, my dear friend @rajinikanth celebrates 50 glorious years in cinema today. I celebrate our Super Star with affection and admiration, and wish #Coolie resounding global success befitting this golden jubilee. Helmed by the powerhouse @Dir_Lokesh, backed by the pillar of our industry Kalanithi Maran @sunpictures, enriched by the ever-inventive @anirudhofficial, and brought to life by my long-time friends #Sathyaraj, @iamnagarjuna, #AamirKhan, @nimmaupendra, and #SoubinShahir. A special cheer to my darling daughter @shrutihaasan, keep shining bright.”
At a Mumbai promotional event, Nagarjuna—who plays the chief antagonist in Coolie—described working with Rajinikanth as “nothing short of fantastic,” praising his on-set guidance, charisma, and aura. While his role remains under wraps, the trailer hints at a direct face-off between Nagarjuna’s character and Rajinikanth’s ‘Deva’. “Rajini sir helped me with the Tamil dialogues and guided me throughout. Even though I played a negative role, my experience on this film has been nothing but positive,” he shared.
One lingering mystery for fans is the identity of the lyricist “Heisenberg,” credited for the songs I Am The Danger and Mobsta. The pseudonym has appeared in films like Leo, Jawan, Vettaiyan, and Vikram—all scored by Anirudh Ravichander. Addressing the speculation, Anirudh teased, “Lokesh and I will take the Heisenberg secret to the grave. He’s a very talented person, and every track he’s done for us, including Mobsta and I Am The Danger, has turned out great. Let’s keep his identity just between us.”
Anirudh also lauded Shruti Haasan’s work in Coolie, calling it “possibly the finest performance of her career.” Shruti reflected on the role as a period of immense artistic growth, noting the film’s “very strong feminine quotient” and predicting audiences will deeply connect with her character, Preethi.
While Coolie is on track for a record-shattering weekend, the real test will be the strength of its story and Rajinikanth’s portrayal. Despite clashing with YRF’s high-profile War 2—starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR—the film currently dominates both advance bookings and media buzz.
X user @ichandu_ posted Coolie review that reads, “Decent first half with proper character setups, picks up well from the pre-interval portion. Second half has a fast-paced screenplay, twists that fall flat. A few high moments keep you hooked, A simple revenge story but treatment made complicated. Average One-Time Watch.”