Updated On: 16 December, 2025 09:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Former India cricketer R Ashwin has now defended Rajinikanth`s Coolie after watching it in one stretch on OTT. He added that he did not agree with the negative social media verdict of the film, which pointed out flaws

R Ashwin and Rajinikanth`s Coolie
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Rajinikanth’s Coolie was one of the most anticipated releases of 2025. It also delivered strong box office numbers; however, it received a varied reception ranging from underwhelming to decent. The film was heavily criticised on social media. Now, former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has come out in support of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s film.
Speaking to Galatta Plus, Ashwin mentioned that he disagrees with the opinion that Coolie is not a good film. He shared, “There were many opinions on social media saying that Coolie was not a good movie. I have an issue with that opinion. I watched it when it came to OTT. I watched the film in one stretch without any distraction, and that’s my criterion for watching any film on OTT."