Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' Movie Is a Standalone Story
Imagine a new, big action movie called 'Coolie' starring the famous Rajinikanth!
It's being made by Lokesh Kanagaraj, who has made other movies that connect, but this one is a story all by itself.
In 'Coolie,' Rajinikanth plays a gold smuggler who has to stop a new bad guy, with a budget like a big theme park ride.
The movie also has some other well-known actors in it.
It's set to come out in theaters on August 14, 2025, so get ready for a super fun adventure!
Lokesh Kanagaraj confirms Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' is a standalone film, not part of his LCU.
The film stars Rajinikanth as Deva, a gold smuggler, with Nagarjuna and Aamir Khan as antagonists.
Coolie is scheduled for a worldwide release on August 14, 2025.
The movie is one of the most expensive Indian films, with a budget of ₹400 crores ($46.6 million).
The film's supporting cast includes Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, and Shruti Haasan.
- Who
- Stars Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, and Aamir Khan, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.
- What
- Coolie is a standalone Tamil film starring Rajinikanth.
- When
- Scheduled for release on August 14, 2025.
- Where
- Worldwide release in all major Indian languages.
- Why
- The film is a one-of-a-kind story made specifically for Rajinikanth.
Director's Stance
Fan Expectations
LCU Connection
Director's Stance
Lokesh Kanagaraj stated Coolie will not be part of the LCU.
Fan Expectations
Fans might anticipate a connection as Leo was initially described as a standalone film.
- Film Title
- Coolie
- Director
- Lokesh Kanagaraj
- Lead Actor
- Rajinikanth
- Release Date
- August 14, 2025
- Budget
- ₹400 crores ($46.6 million)
- Genre
- Action