Coolie (2025), the high-octane Tamil action thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj

Coolie (2025), the high-octane Tamil action thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj

Coolie (2025)

Coolie (2025) – Movie Description

Coolie is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language action thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner. The film premiered globally on 14 August 2025, debuting during the India Independence Day weekend.

Plot Summary

The story follows Deva, a former coolie union leader living in Chennai who now offers shelter and guidance to young men. His tranquil life is shattered when his dear friend Rajasekar dies under mysterious circumstances. Determined to uncover the truth, Deva is drawn back into a dangerous world of crime and corruption, pitting him against a powerful syndicate.

Main Cast & Characters

• Rajinikanth as Deva

• Nagarjuna Akkineni as Simon (antagonist)

• Upendra as Kaleesha

• Shruti Haasan as Preethi

• Soubin Shahir as Dayal

• Sathyaraj as Rajasekar

• Pooja Hegde and Aamir Khan in special cameo appearances
  Additional cast includes Rachita Ram and others

Production & Technical Highlights

• Screenplay: Lokesh Kanagaraj and Chandhru Anbazhagan

• Cinematography: Girish Gangadharan

• Editing: Philomin Raj

• Music: Anirudh Ravichander

• Runtime: Approximately 170 minutes

Reception & Accolades

• Received mixed-to-positive reviews for performances, soundtrack, and technical craft, with some critiques aimed at its story and screenplay

• Achieved massive commercial success:

  • Highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025

  • 3rd highest-grossing Indian film of 2025

  • 4th highest-grossing Tamil film ever

  Box office performance highlights:

  • Crossed ₹200 crore domestically, outperforming rival War 2 early on The Times of IndiaThe Economic Times.

  • Continued strong earnings into its second weekend, nearing the ₹250 crore mark The Times of India.

  • In North America, it became the second-biggest Indian film of 2025, earning USD 6.22 million within the first five days

   

  Summary Snapshot

  Feature	Details
  Title	Coolie (2025)
  Genre	Action Thriller
  Director	Lokesh Kanagaraj
  Lead	Rajinikanth (Deva)
  Release Date	14 August 2025
  Notable Aspects	Stellar cast, revenge-driven plot, mass appeal
  Box Office	Huge hit — over ₹200 cr in India + US success