Coolie (2025) Movie Review: Rajinikanth’s Style Outshines the Story
Coolie promised style, action, and Rajinikanth’s mass presence, but did it deliver on substance? Here’s my full review on whether Lokesh Kanagaraj’s film lives up to the hype.

On the eve of the 2025 championships, here is a chance to relive 2024’s Wimbledon, which saw a familiar face win the men’s singles and a surprise in the women’s event. It was also the year when Andy Murray waved goodbye to the All England Club with a memorable Centre Court send-off.
Coolie promised style, action, and Rajinikanth’s mass presence, but did it deliver on substance? Here’s my full review on whether Lokesh Kanagaraj’s film lives up to the hype.
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