The much-awaited pan-India action film "Coolie," under the prestigious Sun Pictures banner and the celebrated collaboration of Superstar Rajinikanth and director Lokesh Kanagaraj, is set for a grand release in Telugu states on August 14, 2025 through Asian Multiplex Private Limited. The movie also features powerhouse performances by King Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, and Shruti Haasan. The promotional buzz around the film has created massive excitement among fans.
At the film's pre-release event, King Nagarjuna shared his heartfelt thoughts about his role as Simon, which he describes as "almost like a hero." Nagarjuna revealed it is his first negative role and called working with Rajinikanth "a truly memorable experience." He recounted how director Lokesh patiently narrated the story multiple times before convincing him, highlighting the balanced portrayal of heroes and villains in the film. Notably, Nagarjuna praised the electrifying action sequences filmed in Visakhapatnam and Thailand, involving over 350 people, and the exceptional music score by Anirudh Ravichander. He expressed that despite playing a villain, the experience was positive and helped him grow as an actor.
In a special video message, Superstar Rajinikanth addressed Telugu audiences, calling "Coolie" his diamond jubilee film. He applauded director Lokesh Kanagaraj's consistent streak of hit movies and praised the stellar ensemble cast, including Nagarjuna in a stylish villain role. Rajinikanth expressed his excitement to reunite with Nagarjuna after 33 years and congratulated the music by Anirudh, assuring fans the film will be a grand success.
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj expressed gratitude to the producers and superstar Rajinikanth for believing in him. He acknowledged convincing Nagarjuna to play the negative role as a challenging but rewarding process, confident the audience will be amazed by Nagarjuna's performance.
Shruti Haasan described her special character in the film and called the opportunity to work with Rajinikanth a blessing. She lauded Nagarjuna’s fantastic performance and urged everyone to watch the movie on August 14.
Producer Suresh Babu spoke highly of Nagarjuna’s character, highlighting its impact and eagerly hoping for the film's success, while Sathyaraj expressed his joy working alongside such a high-profile cast. Producer Dil Raju acknowledged Nagarjuna’s versatile career, appreciating his first-time negative role under Lokesh Kanagaraj’s direction, and predicted that this trendsetting villain role will become a major asset for the film.
Overall, the film "Coolie" promises to be a sensational worldwide hit, mixing stellar star power, top-class direction, gripping action, and a captivating villainous role for Nagarjuna, marking a new chapter in Telugu cinema. Fans are eagerly awaiting the August 14 release to witness this epic cinematic experience.
