The thing about a Rajinikanth film is that there’s always the expectation of delivering something that truly does justice to his stardom. Filmmakers working with him are well aware of this responsibility. Even after 50 glorious years, Rajinikanth’s charm and charisma remain untouched—drawing whistles and thunderous applause from audiences of all age groups at the mere sight of his name on the screen. Lokesh Kanagaraj, the director of Coolie, was clearly mindful of these expectations.

Plot

Coolie follows the story of Deva (Rajinikanth) and his quest for revenge after the murder of his dear friend and brother-in-law, Rajashekhar (Sathyaraj). When Deva discovers that Rajashekhar was killed by someone connected to Simon’s (Nagarjuna) criminal nexus, he infiltrates their operations. What follows is a series of high-octane action sequences, unexpected twists, and truly clap-worthy moments.

The first half of Coolie might feel a bit slow, but Lokesh takes his time establishing the world, balancing multiple characters and subplots. The interval scene is an electrifying payoff, as the true nature of certain characters is revealed. From that point, the momentum holds steady, and you can’t wait to see what happens next.