- By Swati Singh
- Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:44 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The release date of Lokesh Kanagaraj's highly anticipated movie Coolie, starring Rajinikanth, has been announced. The Indian Tamil-language action thriller film, Coolie, is set to take the world by storm. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Kalanithi Maran's esteemed Sun Pictures, this film boasts an impressive ensemble cast. Rajinikanth takes center stage, supported by a talented group of actors, including Nagarjuna, Upendra, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan and Monisha Blessy.
Coolie Release Date
Rajinikanth’s movie is all set to hit the theatres on August 14, 2025, a day ahead of Independence Day.
Coolie to clash with War 2 in theatres
This release date puts Coolie in direct competition with Ayan Mukherji's War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, which is also scheduled to release on the same day. Fans are eagerly wondering which film will emerge victorious at the box office, with some even drawing comparisons to the Salaar vs Dunki clash.
The excitement is palpable, with many taking to social media to speculate about which film will reign supreme, asking 'Who's taking the crown?' As the release date approaches, the buzz around both movies is only expected to intensify, making for a thrilling box office battle.
Sound-ah yethu! 📢 Deva Varraaru🔥 #Coolie worldwide from August 14th 😎 @rajinikanth @Dir_Lokesh @anirudhofficial @sunpictures @iamnagarjuna @nimmaupendra #SathyaRaj #SoubinShahir @shrutihaasan @hegdepooja @anbariv @girishganges @ArtSathees @TheCoolieMovie#CoolieFromAug14 pic.twitter.com/GQ4KH9u0N7
— Coolie (@TheCoolieMovie) April 4, 2025
About the movie: The journey of Coolie began in September 2023, when the project was officially announced under the tentative title Thalaivar 171, signifying Rajinikanth's 171st film as a lead actor. The official title, Coolie, was later revealed in April 2024, generating immense excitement among fans. Principal photography commenced in July 2024 in Chennai, followed by intermittent schedules in various locations, including Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Jaipur and Bangkok. After a whirlwind production journey, filming wrapped up by mid-March 2025.
The film's technical crew is equally impressive, with Anirudh Ravichander at the helm of music composition, Girish Gangadharan handling cinematography, and Philomin Raj taking care of editing.