Coolie Movie Update: Rajinikanth’s 171st Film Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj Set for August 14 Release – Cast, Trailer, Songs & More

🎬 Film Overview & Release Timeline

Title: Coolie (Tamil; dubbed in Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi; dubbed Hindi titles have shifted from Majadoor to Coolie The Powerhouse)
Release Date: Scheduled worldwide for August 14, 2025, coinciding with India’s Independence Day
Trailer Launch: Official trailer is set to premiere on August 2, 2025

Lead: Rajinikanth as Deva
Antagonist: Nagarjuna Akkineni in a pivotal role — confirmed to share action scenes with Rajinikanth
Ensemble Cast: Includes Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, and a cameo by Aamir Khan in a high-voltage climax sequence (no shared scenes with Nagarjuna)
Special Song Appearance: Pooja Hegde stars in the promotional track “Monica… Love You Monica”, teased in a song promo released recently
Music: Composed by Anirudh Ravichander, featuring singles:
- “Chikitu” (released June 25)
- “Monica” (released July 11)
- “Powerhouse” (released July 22) with a fun nod to Breaking Bad

Budget & Scale: Estimated around ₹350–375 crore, with Rajinikanth reportedly receiving ₹150–280 crore—making him one of Asia’s highest-paid actors
Post-Production Status: Filming wrapped in mid‑March 2025; Rajinikanth viewed the first half and reacted with “Super, super, super Kanna!”
Lokesh’s Dedication: Director spent two intense years on the project, calling it a profound obsession

Pre‑sales: Estimates suggest up to ₹500 crore in pre‑release business for domestic theatrical rights
Overseas Rights: Sold for a record ₹85 crore, making it the highest-ever deal for a Tamil film; Telugu distribution rights reportedly snapped up for another massive sum
Advance Bookings (USA): Collected about ₹2.5 crore (~$500K) in advance premiere bookings within three days of opening, signaling huge global demand

Genre: A standalone action thriller (not part of Lokesh’s LCU universe), centering on a gold-smuggling kingpin’s revenge arc, featuring tech-laced vintage watches and gritty confrontations
Violence & Tone: Lokesh has confirmed the film will retain his signature intensity — no compromise on action or visual grit

Fan Debates: Online debates have erupted with both Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna fans claiming credit for the film’s hype
Critical Expectations: While some early talk is enthusiastic, observers caution that excessive hype adds pressure for delivering a blockbuster

Collaboration Potential: Lokesh has hinted at developing a new story with Rajinikanth post-Coolie
Rajinikanth’s Reflection: Amid production, the legend has been writing his memoirs, highlighting a reflective phase in his 50‑year cinematic journey