Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie delivers a gripping mix of action, mystery, and sentiment, powered by Rajinikanth’s commanding performance and Nagarjuna’s menacing turn. With stylish set pieces, emotional beats, and a rousing climax, this mass entertainer is a theatrical treat.
Nagarjuna, playing a villain in Coolie, recalls asking director Lokesh Kanagaraj if people could truly be so evil. Lokesh replied, “They are more evil,” reflecting the film’s dark themes.
