Movie Desk: In this Coolie movie review Telugu, we explore how director Lokesh Kanagaraj blends his trademark action with a mass entertainer led by superstar Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna.
The film offers powerful performances, high-octane sequences, and grand visuals, though not without a few familiar tropes.
Release Date: August 14, 2025
Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj
Cast: Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Pooja Hegde, Soubin Shahir, Aamir Khan (Guest Role)
Music: Anirudh Ravichander
Producer: Kalanithi Maran
Introduction:
Story:
Deva (Rajinikanth) was once a coolie who chose to live in hiding after a life-changing incident.
When his friend Rajasekhar (Sathyaraj) dies under suspicious circumstances, Deva realizes it’s not a natural death and sets out to uncover the truth.
Along the way, he clashes with Simon (Nagarjuna), a businessman with dark secrets, and unravels the crimes of Dayal (Soubin Shahir) that connect to Rajasekhar’s murder.
The story unfolds as a high-energy action thriller, leading to whether Deva can deliver justice for his friend.
Lokesh Kanagaraj packs Coolie with intense action sequences, showcasing Rajinikanth’s screen presence, charisma, and dialogue delivery that electrify mass audiences.
Despite his age, Rajini proves he can still own the screen.
Nagarjuna impresses with a fresh take on a villain role, and his confrontations with Rajinikanth draw massive applause.
Upendra and Aamir Khan add star value in guest roles, while Shruti Haasan delivers a natural performance. Pooja Hegde’s special song draws a roaring response.
However, the plot carries shades of familiarity. The first half moves briskly, but certain sequences in the second half slow down the momentum.
The climax carries emotional weight, though it could have been portrayed with more punch.
Plus Points:
- Rajinikanth’s powerful presence and action
- Nagarjuna’s impactful villain portrayal
- Anirudh’s background score and Girish Gangadharan’s cinematography
Minus Points:
- Slow pacing in the second half
- Predictable and routine story elements
Bottom Line:
Coolie is a mass-action thriller tailor-made for Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna fans, with enough high-voltage moments to entertain despite its familiar story beats.
Rating: 3/5
Rajinikanth once again proves his star power! The action is intense, but the storyline feels a bit over the top. Still, a must-watch for Thalaivar fans.