Coolie Movie Review
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14 Aug 2025
Coolie movie review: what critics say (14)
What critics say Critics are divided: 3 of 13 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more, 4 gave it 2 or less. Praised: the script and the pacing. Criticised: the emotion.
Lokesh Kanagaraj, known for his stylish and massy storytelling, once again delivered his signature entertainer with the combination of chartbuster tracks, high elevation BGM, raw action sequences and an ensemble cast oozing swag.
Read the full reviewAs much as the action and Rajinikanth’s swag dominate the film, what impresses is the screenplay and story. The plot twists are nothing short of impressive.
Read the full reviewWhat happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? What if the force was superstar Rajinikanth, who, in this phase of his career, is experimenting merrily with genres and directors?
Read the full reviewIt’s disappointing how so many underperforming star vehicles in Tamil lose out on the emotional quotient — Coolie is following up on Thug Life, which you are reminded of when you think of the many similarities between Thee and…
Read the full reviewAfter a compelling start, Rajinikanth's Deva and Coolie forget to have fun and are burdened by a cross that they unnecessarily carry throughout the 169-minute runtime
Read the full review2025 has been an unusual year for spectacle films (barring a few, of course), not just in Kollywood, but across the industry.
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What we know
Deva, once living a quiet life, is shaken when his close friend dies under suspicious circumstances. Determined to uncover the truth, he infiltrates a powerful gang operating in the shadows. As he investigates, Deva becomes entangled in a dangerous web of crime, betrayal, and secrets from his own past, forcing him to confront powerful enemies while protecting the ones he loves.
Cast and crew
RajinikanthDevaraj 'Deva'
Nagarjuna AkkineniSimon
Soubin ShahirDhayal/Dilip
UpendraKaleesha
Shruti HaasanPreeti
SathyarajRajasekar
Aamir KhanDahaa
Rachita RamKalyani
Kanna RaviArjun
Lollu Sabha MaaranKumar
DhilebanSaravanan
Kaali VenkatPalanisamyWhere to watch in India
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Questions
Is Coolie worth watching?
Critics rate it mixed: 2.7 out of 5, with 6 of 13 critics recommending it.
When did Coolie release?
14 Aug 2025.
Who is in the cast of Coolie?
Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Aamir Khan, Rachita Ram.
Who directs Coolie?
Lokesh Kanagaraj.
What do critics say about Coolie?
14 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 2.7 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.
