Coolie Review
The wait was long, but the payoff was worth every second. Coolie opens with the kind of Rajnikanth entry that makes the theater walls vibrate. It is not because of noise, but because of presence. That slow-burn build, the swagger, the realism, it’s an entry that doesn’t just arrive, it lands. And from that very moment, Anirudh’s background score starts doing what only he can: turn every frame into an experience. Every fight, every glance, every silent pause is backed by music that lingers in your head even after you’ve left the hall.
Songs Without the Cheap Tricks
No bikinis. No vulgarity. No desperate closeups. Yet the very first song has more energy, style, and heart than half the “chartbusters” Bollywood keeps churning out. It’s proof that you can make a song a showstopper without stripping away dignity.
Yes, there’s the “Monica” number with Pooja Hegde. While its placement in the film feels forced, you can’t deny she brings the moves.
Emotions, Action, and Pure Mass Moments
The funeral scene with Shruti Haasan? Brutal on the heart. That rare moment in a mass entertainer when the screen goes quiet and you feel it in your chest. Then comes Nagarjuna. No over-the-top theatrics, no grandstanding, just pure mass acting. He storms in but carries himself like ice. In a film where plasma integration (a refreshingly new and believable sci-fi twist) drives the plot, Nagarjuna grounds it with pure presence.
Rajnikant’s Command of the Screen
Post-interval, the film dips. But then Rajni sir decides to take charge. And when he does, you remember why you came. Every time you think there’s no way out, he finds one — logically, stylishly, without breaking the film’s tone.
The fight scene where he talks with a goon mid-combat? Possibly the most sensible action choreography I’ve seen in years. And yes, fans of Jailer will get a little gift during the climax fight too. A perfectly timed Hindi song drops in the middle of an intense fight scene.
A Cast That Knows Its Job
From Upendra Rao’s grounded intensity to Aamir Khan’s short but sharp cameo, not a single casting choice feels wasted. Even Mahesh Manjrekar, with limited time, leaves his mark. Then there’s the surprise package — Rachita Ram. She sneaks up on you with a twist you’ll never see coming and nails it. Soubin Shahir? Rock solid from start to finish, giving his role the kind of weight most side characters never get.
A Complete, Sense-to-Sense Story
What’s rare these days is a plot that starts with sense and ends with sense. Coolie manages that. Twists that are earned, callbacks that fans will recognize and love, and a conclusion that doesn’t feel like it was patched in the last minute.
Yes, there are low points. Yes, some scenes could’ve been sharper. But when the final credits roll, you feel like you’ve been served a chef’s special — crafted with care, seasoned with surprises, and plated with style.
Final Word
Coolie isn’t just another Rajni movie. It’s Rajni reminding everyone why he’s still the one to beat. With believable action, memorable music, and a plot that respects your intelligence, this is a film that deserves your theater ticket.
Skip War 2. Watch Coolie. Twice if you can.
