Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film

The film has a star-studded supporting cast of Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj and Upendra
Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
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Coolie, Rajinikanth's 171st film, is one of the most anticipated projects of Tamil Cinema. The film pairs up the legend with Lokesh Kanagaraj, who is currently one of the most popular directors working in the industry.

The title teaser reveals that the film will delve into gold smuggling, and will be action-packed like other films of Lokesh. Rajinikanth's character is named Deva: note that this is the name of the Mammootty character in the iconic 1991 film Thalapathi.

The film has a star-studded, pan-Indian supporting cast of Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj and Upendra. The inclusion of Aamir Khan is yet to be officially announced.

This will be Lokesh's sixth feature film after Maanagaram (2017), Kaithi (2019), Master (2021), Vikram (2022), and Leo (2023), and his first with the superstar.

Anirudh, who has collaborated with Lokesh since their blockbuster album for Master, will compose the music for Coolie, also marking it his third consecutive collaboration with Rajinikanth after Jailer (2023) and Vettaiyan (2024).

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Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals Rajinikanth's surgery was planned; Coolie shoot to be wrapped up in six months

He addressed a master class organised by Neelam Social, in which he also spoke about violence in his film, LCU and more

Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Lokesh Kanagaraj is all praise for Coolie actor Soubin Shahir

Coolie is the Manjummel Boys actor's debut Tamil film

Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Rajinikanth's Coolie wraps up Hyderabad schedule

According to reports, team Coolie will next shoot the film in Chennai after the Pooja holidays in October

Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Lokesh Kanagaraj on Coolie leak: Two months of hard work gone in vain

He requested not to engage in such practices as they "spoil the overall experience."

Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Rajinikanth’s Coolie features Rachita Ram in a negative role?

That’s the buzz about the 'Dimple Queen’s' role in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s directorial, which is currently in production

Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Rajinikanth meets Coolie team, grooves to Manasilaayo from Vettaiyan

In the video, Rajinikanth can be seen dancing to the song, while director Lokesh Kanagaraj and the rest of the team are present as well.

Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Rajinikanth to play Deva in Coolie

'Deva' is the name of the Mammootty character in the iconic 1991 film Thalapathi

Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Upendra to play Kaleesha in Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie

Upendra, who last acted in Kabzaa (2023), will next be seen in the surrealist action thriller UI, which is also being directed by him

Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Sathyaraj to play Rajasekar in Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie

Sathyaraj and Rajinikanth reunite after Mr Bharath (1986).

Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Shruti Haasan plays Preethi in Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie

Coolie marks Shruti's first film with Rajnikanth. It also marks the actor's first film with Lokesh, even though they starred together in the single Inimel, which was composed by Shruti. 

Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Nagarjuna to play Simon in Rajinikanth's Coolie

The actor will be seen in an action-packed role.

Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Soubin Shahir onboard Rajinikanth starrer Coolie

The actor's Manjummel Boys was a big hit in Tamil Nadu.

Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Upendra joins Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie
Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Shruti Haasan joins the cast of Rajinikanth's Coolie
Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Cinematographer Girish Gangadharan onboard Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie

He has worked with Lokesh in Vikram (2022).

Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Lokesh Kanagaraj gives a sneak peek from pre-production of Rajinikanth's Coolie

Rajinikanth had a look test for the film

Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Coolie writer Chandhru makes an important reveal about the Rajinikanth-starrer

He shared a pic from his brainstorming session with director Lokesh Kanagaraj and the film's associate directors Santhosh Krishnan and Immanuel Prakash.

Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Ilaiyaraaja issues copyright notice to Sun Pictures for using his song in Rajinikanth's Coolie promo

The title promo of Coolie featured the noted composer's 'Va Va Pakkam Va' song from the 1983 film Thanga Magan, which also had Rajni playing the lead.

Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Thalaivar 171 is titled Coolie: Rajinikanth dazzles in a black and gold promo video

Written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie has music by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by Girish Gangadharan, and editing by Philomin Raj

Coolie updates: Everything you need to know about the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film
Lokesh Kanagaraj to direct Rajinikanth in Thalaivar 171 

The film will be backed by Sun Pictures, which also produced Jailer

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