Coolie movie review
His long-time friend Rajinikanth, who runs a mansion house, comes to pay his last respects, but Shruti lashes out and asks him to get out. Days later, Rajini finds out that there is more to Sathyaraj’s death than meets the eye.
As Rajinikanth begins to investigate, the mystery surrounding Sathyaraj’s death, he drawn towards Nagarjuna, who heads a smuggling syndicate and indulges in a lot of illegal activities. Soubin Shahir is a man in command at the port where a lot of workers get exploited and killed.
Why was Sathyaraj killed, who kille Sathyaraj and how the lives of Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna are interconnected forms the core plot of the movie.
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film kicks off in style with Rajinikanth’s entry that sends audiences into a frenzy.
But as the story progresses, we are introduced to many subplots which are not explored much.
Lokesh’s knack for creating moment cinema works wonders for Rajinikanth’s mass persona but comes at the cost of narrative cohesion.
Rajinikanth’s sheer charisma and vintage swag drive the film’s energy. His presence alone is enough to deliver thrills and nostalgia for die-hard fans.
From grand intro scenes to slow-mo walk-ins, every fan-service beat gets its due.
The film also features a strong ensemble, including Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, and a cameo by Aamir Khan.
Shruti Haasan gets a few strong moments. Soubin Shahir and Sathyaraj deliver solid performances, Nagarjuna stands out in his antagonist role, while Aamir Khan’s cameo adds curiosity.
Despite anticipation, Aamir Khan’s special appearance drew criticism for not contributing significantly.
Anirudh’s background score elevates each and every scene. The music composer has used silence effectively during whistle worthy moments.
The camera work by Girish Gangadharan is kinetic and immersive — heavy use of tracking shots, low angles for hero elevation, and smooth drone sweeps for grand port visuals.
Rest of the technical aspect of the movie are good as well. However, the deaging and voice modulation in the flashback portions could have been better.
Rating: 3.7/5