coolie 2025 release date
Coolie is confirmed to release worldwide on August 14, 2025
Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj known for Vikram, Leo
Producer: Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures
Budget: ₹230 crores (approx. $28 million), making it a high-budget pan-Indian project
Filming: Began in July 2024; shot in Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and Jaipur
Leaz: Rajinikanth in the titular role as "Deva"
Supporting Cast:
Nagarjuna (as Simon), Upendra, Sathyaraj (reuniting with Rajinikanth after 38 years), Shruti Haasan, Reba Monica John
Special Appearances: Aamir Khan (cameo), Soubin Shahir, and Junior MGR
Note: Earlier reports mentioned Kamal Haasan and Suriya, but these are unconfirmed in recent updates
Music: Anirudh Ravichander featured tracks: "Coolie Disco,Chikitu Vibe
Cinematography: Girish Gangadharan with IMAX format support
Stunt Choreography: Anbariv known for KGF, Kabali)
Coolie will clash with the Bollywood blockbuster War 2(starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR) on August 14
Both films target pan-Indian audiences, with releases in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada
First Look: Released on March 28, 2024, featuring Rajinikanth's rugged avatar nth's past "coolie" roles
Music Teasers: "Chikitu Vibe" debuted on Rajinikanth’s birthday (December 12, 2024)
A copyright dispute arose when composer Ilaiyaraaja sued Sun Pictures for using his song "Vaa Vaa Pakkam Vaa" in the teaser without permission. The Madras High Court later ruled Ilaiyaraaja didn’t hold exclusive rights
OTT Rights: Acquired by Amazon Prime Video; digital release date TBA
💎 Why This Release Matters
Rajinikanth’s Legacy: Marks his 171st film and 50th year in cinema
Genre Shift: Director Lokesh Kanagaraj confirms this is a standalone film (not part of his LCU) exploring gold smuggling and vengeance
Industry Impact: The clash with War 2 could reshape 2025’s box office dynamics
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