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Coolie(2025)

6.3/10
Tamil170 mins

Coolie (2025) is a 170-minute Tamil film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Starring Kanna Ravi, Aamir Khan and Maari. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Coolie stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2025.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
13 August 2025
Director
Lokesh Kanagaraj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 50m
GudVibe Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A man's peaceful life is shattered when his friend dies mysteriously. He goes undercover inside a dangerous criminal gang to find answers. This pulls him into a world of crime, betrayal, and old secrets, where he must fight powerful enemies to protect his loved ones.

A friend's death. A dangerous truth.

Film Details

6.3Rating
170Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date13 August 2025
Also Known AsThalaivar 171 · Mazdoor · Coolie: The Powerhouse · मजदूर · Majdoor

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefuldarkemotional
Themes
revengefriendshipcorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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Kanna RaviActor
#2
Aamir Khan, Dahaa in Coolie
Aamir KhanActor
#3
M
MaariActor
#4
Rajinikanth, Devaraj 'Deva' in Coolie
RajinikanthActor
#5
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Soubin ShahirActor

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Coolie' is a nod to the 1983 Rajinikanth film of the same name, but the stories are not connected.
  • Director Lokesh Kanagaraj revealed the film's plot was inspired by real-life stories of port workers in Chennai.
  • This is the first time actor Vijay has worked with cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa since their 2014 film 'Kaththi'.
  • A key action sequence was filmed over 15 nights at the Chennai Port, requiring special permission from authorities.
  • The film's soundtrack uses a rare traditional percussion instrument called the 'Thavil' to highlight the local setting.
  • A cameo appearance by a popular actor from a previous Lokesh Kanagaraj film was kept secret until release.
  • The production team consulted former port workers to accurately depict the coolie community's lifestyle and slang.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Coolie

Rajasekar-Devaraj 'Deva'7 films
Devaraj 'Deva'-Original Music Composer5 films
Preeti-Original Music Composer2 films
Original Music Composer-Palanisamy2 films
Original Music Composer-Director2 films

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