The movie is made on an estimated budget of ₹350-400 crore.
The wait for the Rajinikanth starrer Coolie is finally over; the film has finally been released after much anticipation from fans. To handle the craze, special early morning shows were set up to facilitate Rajinikanth fans. From the looks of videos shared by fans online, the theatres are packed with fans cheering for the superstar at every given opportunity.
After the first show of Coolie concluded, fans rushed to X (formerly Twitter) to share their review of the film. Overall, the Rajinikanth starrer has received average reviews on the platform, with people constantly sharing videos of the environment inside the theatres.
Fans can be heard cheering on top of their lungs as Rajinikanth makes an entry in the movie.
The initial reviews of the film are mixed, with a lot of people calling the film a disappointment, while others are in awe of the presence the believer actor brings, even at the age of 74.
A user on X called the film a disappointing watch and tagged the director its Lokesh Kanagaraj.
Expressing a similar sentiment, a user wrote that the Coolie audio launch was better than the movie itself, a criticism that is gaining popularity among fans.
Another review of the film went into detail and shared why the movie is so bad. Rating it a 1.5/5, an X user wrote that the film had a decent first half with Nagarjun’s part taking the spotlight, calling the first half “Soubin okish.” Following it, the user criticised the second half for having a predictable climax and a bad cameo from Aamir Khan, making the film a “below average” watch.
In contrast to the negatives, fans have been praising Rajinikanth’s star power, celebrating Coolie as a testament to his longevity.
A user on X wrote, “We are witnessing the only actor in the world who is going to give hit as lead actor after spending 50years in cinema.”
Another user wrote, “Believe Me this is not Chenna..This is F#cking Hyderabad..Title Card ke Potaru ra”
While some users are sharing positive reviews of the film, the overall sentiment sways towards disappointment. Fans feel let down by the release and
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Coolie is an action thriller film directed by famed Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj, who is known for directing hits like Vikram (2022) and Leo (2023). Hit latest film Coolie celebrates the 50 years of Rajinikanth and his 171st film as a lead actor. It also stars Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj and Aamir Khan in key roles.
Mounted on an estimated budget of ₹350-400 crores, Coolie centres around Rajinikanth’s character, a former coolie union leader who takes on a syndicate abusing coolies in a port town.
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