Coolie
Seen it?2025 | 170 min | Action, Thriller, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but mixed reviews and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Epic and sweeping, at 2 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 50 min.
- It's in Tamil, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Deva, once living a quiet life, is shaken when his close friend dies under suspicious circumstances. Determined to uncover the truth, he infiltrates a powerful gang operating in the shadows. As he investigates, Deva becomes entangled in a dangerous web of crime, betrayal, and secrets from his own past, forcing him to confront powerful enemies while protecting the ones he loves.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$58 million worldwide on a $43 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.4 million people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj
- RajinikanthDevaraj 'Deva'
- Nagarjuna AkkineniSimon
- Soubin ShahirDhayal/Dilip
- UpendraKaleesha
- Shruti HaasanPreeti
- SathyarajRajasekar
- Aamir KhanDahaa
- Rachita RamKalyani
- Kanna RaviArjun
- Lollu Sabha MaaranKumar