Coolie(2025)
Deva, once living a quiet life, is shaken when his close friend dies under suspicious circumstances. Determined to uncover the truth, he infiltrates a powerful gang operating in the shadows. As he investigates, Deva becomes entangled in a dangerous web of crime, betrayal, and secrets from his own past, forcing him to confront powerful enemies while protecting the ones he loves.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 13 August 2025
- Director
- Lokesh Kanagaraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- 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.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Coolie
Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Rajinikanth (7 films together), Rajinikanth & Anirudh Ravichander (5 films together), Sathyaraj & Charle (4 films together), Sathyaraj & Kaali Venkat (3 films together), Shruti Haasan & Anirudh Ravichander (2 films together), and Anirudh Ravichander & Kaali Venkat (2 films together).
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.