Tamil film Coolie starring superstar Rajinikanth finally arrived in the theatres on Thursday (August 14). The action drama is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj of the LCU fame. Coolie follows the story of a mafia gang led by Rajinikanth's Deva, a former gold smuggler. He aims to reclaim his power by reuniting his old gang. The movie features a star-studded ensemble including Sathyaraj, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra, Soubin Shahir and Shruti Haasan, among others. Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan also appears in a special role. Fans of Thalaivar are rushing to the theatres to catch early morning shows of the Tamil film, and reviews for Coolie are pouring on social media. ‘Coolie’ Not in LCU: Lokesh Kanagaraj Confirms ‘Standalone’ Status in His Thank You Note for Rajinikanth and the Team – Read Statement.

‘Coolie’ X Review

Early responses to Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie are mixed. While many are praising Rajinikanth's performance as a "one man show", others pointed out how the film focuses on a grand celebration of the Tamil superstar rather than being a signature Loki film. A user shared that Coolie might not make it to the list Lokesh Kanagarj's best films but it delivers exeatly what expected of it - "a tribute to Rajinikanth designed for whistles and cheers."

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Moviegoers were impressed with Nagarjuna Akkineni and Soubin Shahir’s performances, but felt the second half was lengthy with a predictable climax. The much-hyped Aamir Khan cameo failed to impress, while Pooja Hegde wowed audiences with her glamorous “Monica” act.

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Hours before the film's release, Lokesh Kanagaraj confirmed that Coolie is a standalone film for Rajinikanth and not a part of his Lokesh Cinematic Universe, consisting of films Kaithi, Vikram and Leo. The movie is bankrolled by Kalanithi Maran's Sun Pictures. Coolie clashes with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's War 2 at the box office. ‘Coolie’ vs ‘War 2’ Box Office: Rajinikanth-Aamir Khan or Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR – Who Is Expected To Take a Bigger Opening? Find Out!.

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