Coolie Movie Review: The Rajini Rollercoaster
According to Bingoo Box: Coolie is the latest Rajinikanth-starrer that everyone and their amma seems to be talking about, and for good reason—the movie is like a local festival packed into 2.5 hours, bursting with nostalgia, punchy music, and, let’s be honest, a healthy dose of over-the-top fun.
The Climax Knocks It Out of the Park
Let’s not beat around the bush: the climax is where Coolie really earns its stripes. Yes, the ending has everyone buzzing—a rare sight outside most theaters these days.
You know how sometimes you leave a movie and the first thing you do is open your phone? With Coolie, folks were too busy arguing, gushing, and even acting out bits from the last 20 minutes in the parking lot!
Someone near me actually punched the air and shouted, “Ultimate always!” Grown adults, mind you. That kind of unfiltered energy is contagious. For all its flaws, Coolie lights up the screen when it matters most.
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Stamp: Stylish and Satisfying
Here’s the scoop: Lokesh Kanagaraj has done what he’s famous for—making a film that feels both slick and crowd-pleasing. His direction gets a hearty thumbs up from most audience members I chatted with (and eavesdropped on; theaters aren’t quiet, after all).
There's a rhythm to the action, the way he teases out the reveals, that keeps people hooked even when the story feels familiar. Was there a moment I felt déjà vu? Sure. Did I care? Not really.
The most repeated audience verdict? “Satisfied.” It's not the gushing, five-star variety—but it's real, like finishing a big plate of biryani and feeling full in a good way.
Story and Music: Hits the Right Nostalgic Notes
Let’s be fair—the plot isn’t breaking new ground. You could probably recite half the story beats blindfolded if you’ve seen enough “mass” films.
As more than one theater-goer put it: “Usual story. BGM and fights.” And still, that’s half the charm. Sometimes you crave a film that feels like an old fuzzy sweater, and Coolie absolutely delivers that comfort.
Anirudh’s background score does some of the heavy lifting—there were moments where the music made people literally tap their feet and, okay, maybe do a bit of slow-motion head bopping in their seats.
The Surprise Elements (and That Mad Flashback)
Several sequences stand out—one time twists, surprise nods to Rajini’s vintage looks, and even an extended flashback that catapults us straight into 80s nostalgia.
There’s a chunk in the second act, a solid “super 15 minutes,” that seemed to have the entire audience hooting, clapping, and whispering, “Did you catch that reference?” to whoever would listen. My favorite overheard comment? “That flashback—never seen the uncle next to me this excited. I think he cheered louder than the kids!”
Audience Verdict: A Solid Mix, Heavy on Satisfaction
It’s not like everyone’s ready to put this movie on a “best of all time” list. Across the crowd, you’d hear everything from “50/50” assessments to “super from start to end.”
Some folks found stretches of the second half sagging a bit, and one auntie walking out quipped, “First half strong, second half can nap little.”
Still, what stuck out was the overall warmth—people left smiling, riffing on dialogue, and most of all, using that word again: “satisfied.” You can’t fake that kind of endorsement.
Quick-fire Audience Reactions:
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“Climax—next level, pa!”
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“Rajini vintage. 10-15 minutes super.”
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“Story okay, but show mass.”
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“Direction, fight scenes, BGM—all power-packed.”
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“Don’t miss for Thalaivar fans.”
Rajinikanth: The True Showman
Look, even if everything else fell apart, this would still be a Rajini film. His entry, those classic one-liners, and a kind of swagger that nobody else can quite reproduce—even in a hall full of imitators, only Rajinikanth owns it. By the time he’s dominating the last act (with a chorus of applause echoing with every hair flip), you remember why he’s been a superstar for decades.
There’s a special joy in seeing whole families, groups of old friends, and sometimes just lone fans—each leaving with goofy smiles, some with tears, nearly all humming Anirudh’s tunes. It becomes more than a movie; it’s a miniature event.
Maybe Coolie isn’t perfect, but it never promises perfection. What it brings is a grand, high-energy, unapologetically mass Rajinikanth celebration. The story might be familiar, the logic sometimes wobbly, but when you’re swept up in that climatic rush, in the choreography of fandom and nostalgia, you don’t really mind.
If you’re after innovation, maybe wait for something art-house. If you want satisfaction, smiles, and a reminder of why people queue for FDFS every single time Thalaivar drops a film—Coolie’s your ticket. And yeah, bring a friend—movies like this are more fun when the laughter’s contagious.
