Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Rajinikanth, has created a strong buzz even before its release. The film is drawing huge attention from both fans and trade analysts. With early reviews pouring in and record-breaking advance bookings, Coolie seems all set to make a powerful impact at the box office.
Coolie Review: Early Reaction Praises Rajinikanth Starrer
The first reactions to Coolie are already in, and they are highly positive. A social media reviewer called Rajinikanth’s role “possibly his best performance since Kabali.” Shruti Haasan has been described as the “main highlight” of the film, while both Nagarjuna and Aamir Khan have been praised for their scene-stealing performances.
This early praise raises expectations and suggests that the film is loaded with star power and memorable characters.
There is strong buzz around the story. It’s being said that Shruti Haasan’s character exposes Nagarjuna’s illegal business involving gold and luxury watches. This makes the villain gang angry, and they plan to kill her. But Rajinikanth’s character (Deva) steps in to save her. In a shocking turn, Deva brutally kills Nagarjuna. Aamir Khan will make a powerful entry in the climax, which is expected to be similar to Rolex’s role in Vikram. (just a spoiler)
Overseas Pre-Sales Show Coolie Leading The Race Against War 2
Advance ticket sales are reflecting the film’s popularity. In North America, Coolie has already crossed the $1 million mark in pre-sales, which is a major lead over its competitor War 2, which has earned around $200,000 so far.
In the USA, the film’s premiere bookings have reached Rs 2.5 crore, putting Coolie on track to becoming one of the top-performing Tamil films in overseas pre-sales history.
These pre-release numbers show that the film is not only highly anticipated but is also proving to be a box office force even before release.
Lokesh Kanagaraj Reveals His Favourite Scene
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj recently shared that his favourite part of the film is the interval block. In an interview, he revealed that he spent two years perfecting this intermission sequence and described it as giving him goosebumps.
Music director Anirudh Ravichander called Coolie a “super intelligent film.” He also shared that Rajinikanth loved the song “Powerhouse.”
The film’s audio launch was a star-studded affair. Nagarjuna labelled the film “whistle-worthy”, while Aamir revealed he took on his cameo role without even hearing the script – out of respect for Rajinikanth.
Meanwhile, the film’s viral song “Monica,” featuring Pooja Hegde, is gaining major traction on social media thanks to its catchy hook step.
Coolie is set to hit theatres worldwide on August 14.
