Coolie release: Here’s when Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s gangster actioner is expected to hit the theatres

Coolie is undoubtedly one of the most exciting projects, and fans are eagerly looking forward to watching Rajinikanth-starrer on the big screen. Although director Lokesh Kanagaraj and his team have completed the majority of the principal photography, they are yet to update the audience on its release date. However, the latest buzz surrounds the speculated release date that the makers are considering to finalise.

Coolie release date buzz

As per the latest grapevine, the makers of Rajinikanth’s multi-starrer gangster action drama are set to release the film on May 1, 2025. The date seems like a perfect choice, as the film could utilize the long weekend to attract more footfalls to theaters. With the film’s buzz already palpable, there is no doubt the movie will collect massive numbers on its opening. Notably, this film is also director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s standalone project after a long time. For context, the director’s previous outings—Kaithi, Vikram, and Leo, — were all part of his celebrated movie franchise, the Lokesh Cinematic Universe.

Coolie exciting star cast

Lokesh Kanagaraj, known for always including a celebrated star cast in his films, is once again set to deliver the same or maybe even bigger! The director has promised his fans several big names sharing screen space with superstar Rajinikanth in Coolie. As announced earlier, Rajinikanth will play the role of Deva in the film, while actors such as Telugu star Akkineni Nagarjuna, Manjummel Boys-fame Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and Kannada star Upendra are set to be part of the gangster action drama. According to sources, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is set to make an important cameo appearance in the film, although the makers are yet to confirm this speculation.

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Lokesh Kanagaraj teases Coolie update

In an earlier interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Lokesh promised fans a "perfect pan-Indian film" with groundbreaking action sequences, scheduled for release in 2025. While keeping the plot under wraps, the director hinted at Aamir Khan's potential cameo appearance but asked fans to wait for an official announcement. If the latest release buzz holds true, fans can look forward to this gangster action spectacle in May 2025. He also revealed that the pending portions for the film will be completed in 2025.

For the unversed, Coolie narrates a gripping story of vengeance. It delves into the life of Deva, starting from his childhood and exploring his journey into a life of vengeful crimes.

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