Coolie (2025 film) explained

Director:Lokesh Kanagaraj
Producer:Kalanithi Maran
Cinematography:Girish Gangadharan
Editing:Philomin Raj
Music:Anirudh Ravichander
Studio:Sun Pictures
Country:India
Language:Tamil

Coolie (;) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Sun Pictures. The film stars Rajinikanth in the titular role, alongside Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan and Mahendran.

The film was officially announced in September 2023 under the tentative title Thalaivar 171, as Rajinikanth's 171st film as a lead actor, and the official title was announced in April 2024. Principal photography commenced the following July in Hyderabad along with another schedule held in Chennai. The film has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography handled by Girish Gangadharan and editing by Philomin Raj.

Coolie is scheduled to release worldwide in 2025 in standard and IMAX formats.

Cast

Production

Development

During the filming for Master in late 2019, Lokesh Kanagaraj reportedly visited Rajinikanth at his residence in Chennai and discussed a potential collaboration.[1] The project was assumed to be Rajinikanth's 169th film as a leading actor; however, that position instead went to Jailer (2023).[2] [3] That December, Lokesh and Rajinikanth signed the contract,[4] while Kamal Haasan was announced to fund the project, under Raaj Kamal Films International, the same month.[5] However, despite initial plans, the principal photography, originally scheduled to commence in March 2020,[6] was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Rajinikanth's prior commitments, which included Annaatthe (2021) and Jailer.[7] The postponement led to Lokesh beginning his work for Vikram (2022) and Leo (2023), and Rajinikanth continuing to work on Annaatthe and Jailer.[8]

In early 2023, Lokesh was reported to have visited with Rajinikanth again for a potential script discussion.[9] Subsequently, Mysskin and Babu Antony confirmed their collaboration that May, which was followed by Lokesh's confirmation in July, confirming his collaboration with the actor, tentatively titled Thalaivar 171.[10] On 11 September, Sun Pictures officially announced the venture through their social media platforms.[11] The project signifies Rajinikanth's maiden collaboration with Lokesh and fifth with the production house after Enthiran (2010), Petta (2019), Annaatthe and Jailer. Lokesh and Rajinikanth would reportedly receive 60 crore and 150 crore for their remuneration respectively.[12] [13] Lokesh stated that the film would be a standalone film, not another entry in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), making it his third standalone film.[14] The film's official title Coolie was announced on 22 April 2024.[15] Unlike Lokesh's other films, Coolie does not revolve around drugs but gold smuggling.[16]

Pre-production

Lokesh stated that he wrote the script during the post-production of Maanagaram (2017) in 2015.[17] He also stated in December 2023 that he would not collaborate with Rathna Kumar, ending a continuous streak of three films.[18] Subsequently, he co-wrote the film's script with Chandhru Anbazhagan, whom he previously co-wrote Maanagaram with.[19] It took six months to complete the first half's script.[20] [21] The team shot and completed filming for the promotional teaser by 9 April.[22]

In late-October 2023, Manoj Paramahamsa was announced as cinematographer. However, he was replaced with Girish Gangadharan, in his second collaboration with Lokesh after Vikram.[23] [24] Anirudh Ravichander would score the music, in his fourth consecutive film with the director.[25] Lokesh further continued to retain most of his norm crew technicians including stunt choreography duo Anbariv,[26] editor Philomin Raj, costume designer Praveen Raja and production designer N. Sathees Kumar.[27] Lokesh stated that they would be filming with an IMAX-certified camera, rather than filming with an ordinary camera and later converting, thus making it as the first time to do so in Tamil cinema.[28]

Casting

Rajinikanth would sport salt-and-pepper shaded hairstyle and beard, reminiscing his look in Kaala (2018).[29] [30] Sathyaraj was confirmed to play an important role,[31] reuniting with Rajinikanth after a hiatus of 38 years as their last film together was Mr. Bharath (1986).[32] [33] Shruti Haasan was cast as the female lead, collaborating with Rajinikanth and Lokesh for the first time. Although Haasan and Lokesh earlier appeared in the music video "Inimel", Coolie signifies their maiden collaboration for a film.[34] [35] Mahendran joined the film in an important role; reuniting with Lokesh after Master,[36] whilst Reba Monica John was also cast in an important role, according to a source from The Times of India.[37] Sandy announced his involvement, during an event in March 2024, reuniting with Lokesh after dance choreographing in Vikram and acting in Leo. However, he did not specify whether he would be dance choreographing or act.[38]

Shobana was reported to have been cast as the female lead, pairing opposite Rajinikanth; whom she would reunite with after Thalapathi (1991).[39] In late October 2023, Kannada actors Yash and Duniya Vijay were reported to play the lead antagonist role.[40] [41] The reports were dismissed in early November as Raghava Lawrence was reported to be in consideration for the role.[42] Fahadh Faasil had been approached to play a prominent role, reuniting with Lokesh after Vikram, and Rajinikanth after Vettaiyan (2024), but declined due to scheduling conflicts.[43] The director then reportedly approached Soubin Shahir for his role, and would mark his Tamil debut if true.[44]

Filming

Principal photography was initially intended to begin in March 2024.[45] However, Lokesh stated the same month that filming was delayed to June.[46] According to reports, the delay was due to a grand set was erected and not finished in time.[47] Rajinikanth later confirmed that it was scheduled to begin on 10 June in Chennai,[48] but failed to do so, reportedly due to pre-production delays.[49] Filming then ultimately began with the first schedule on 5 July at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.[50] [51] The schedule was touted to be going for a month.[52] Rajinikanth, along with Haasan and Mahendran, joined the concurrent schedule. In mid‐July, production moved to Adhityaram Studios in Chennai.[53] The second schedule commenced on 12 August at ERR Studio in Chennai.[54]

Music

Coolie
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Anirudh Ravichander
Released:2024
Recorded:2023–2024
Studio:Albuquerque Records, Chennai
AM Studios, Chennai
Studio DMI, Las Vegas
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Language:Tamil
Label:Sun Pictures
Producer:Anirudh Ravichander
Prev Title:Vettaiyan
Prev Year:2024
Year:TBA
Next Title:Love Insurance Kompany
Next Year:TBA

The music and background score is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, in his fifth collaboration with Rajinikanth after Petta (2019), Darbar (2020), Jailer (2023) and Vettaiyan (2024); fourth with Lokesh after Master (2021), Vikram (2022) and Leo (2023). Lokesh revealed that the lyrics for the songs will be written by his assistant director Vishnu Edavan.[55] The audio rights were acquired by Sun Pictures's own company. "Coolie Disco" was the track featured on the teaser trailer that released on 22 April 2024.[56] It features a sample of "Vaa Vaa Pakkam Vaa", written by Muthulingam and composed by Ilaiyaraaja for Thanga Magan (1983), also starring Rajinikanth.[57] [58]

Marketing

The first look poster was released on 28 March 2024, without any pre-announcement.[59] The film's teaser trailer was released on 22 April, which revealed the film's title.

Release

Theatrical

Coolie is scheduled to release worldwide in 2025 in standard and IMAX formats. Apart from the original Tamil language, the film is also scheduled to release with dubbed versions in the Hindi, Telugu and Kannada-languages.[60]

Home media

The digital streaming rights were reportedly acquired by Amazon Prime Video and the satellite rights by Sun TV.[61]

Legal issues

A week after the teaser's release, Ilaiyaraaja sent a notice to the makers for using "Vaa Vaa Pakkam Vaa" in the teaser without his permission. Pointed as an offence under the Copyright Act of 1976, the composer demanded the makers to get proper permission or remove the track from the teaser.[62] [63] Rajinikanth, when questioned about the issue, stated that it was only between Ilaiyaraaja and the film's producer, Kalanithi Maran.[64] However, according to critic Sathish Kumar, Ilaiyaraaja does not hold the copyright to the song as Echo, the record label of the song, had their entire catalogue acquired by Sony Music South who later sold this song's rights to Sun Pictures.[65] [66] During a hearing in the Madras High Court in late April, the judge said Ilaiyaraaja could not claim exclusive ownership over the song, as the lyrics were written by a different person.[67]

Notes and References

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  44. Web site: Menon . Akhila . Jul 20, 2024 . Coolie: Manjummel Boys actor Soubin Shahir joins the Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj project? . 2024-07-20 . . en . 20 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240720211302/https://www.ottplay.com/news/coolie-manjummel-boys-actor-soubin-shahir-joins-the-rajinikanth-lokesh-kanagaraj-project/db31b481ce664 . live .
  45. Web site: 8 October 2023 . Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals juicy update on Rajinikanth's next . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231009033532/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/lokesh-kanagaraj-reveals-juicy-update-on-rajinikanths-next.html . 9 October 2023 . 8 October 2023 . 123telugu.com.
  46. Web site: 25 March 2024 . Lokesh Kanagaraj talks about his plans for Thalaivar 171 starring Rajinikanth . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240325143719/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/lokesh-kanagaraj-spills-beans-on-superstar-rajinikanths-thalaivar-171-speaks-on-karthi-starrer-kaithi-2-1289392 . 25 March 2024 . 25 March 2024 . . en.
  47. News: 23 April 2024 . Dhanush reacts to Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' title teaser, calls it "Mass" . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240423100351/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dhanush-reacts-to-superstar-rajinikanths-coolie-title-teaser-calls-it-mass/articleshow/109523425.cms . 23 April 2024 . 24 April 2024 . The Times of India.
  48. Web site: 4 June 2024 . Rajinikanth returns to Chennai after spiritual tour, to begin 'Coolie' on June 10 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240605023420/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rajinikanth-returns-to-chennai-after-spiritual-tour-to-begin-coolie-on-june-10-2548728-2024-06-04 . 5 June 2024 . 5 June 2024 . . en.
  49. Web site: 12 June 2024 . Rajinikanth To Begin Shooting For Coolie From July 1 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240613151059/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/rajinikanth-to-shoot-for-coolie-from-july-1-article-110924422 . 13 June 2024 . 27 June 2024 . . en.
  50. Web site: 5 July 2024 . Shooting Of Rajinikanth's Coolie Begins . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240705070704/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/shooting-of-rajinikanths-coolie-begins-article-111505484 . 5 July 2024 . 5 July 2024 . . en.
  51. Web site: 5 July 2024 . Rajinikanth and Shruti Haasan begin 'Coolie' shooting . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240705151903/https://telugucinema.com/news/rajinikanth-and-shruti-haasan-begin-coolie-shooting . 5 July 2024 . 5 July 2024 . . en.
  52. News: 4 July 2024 . Mohan Babu receives Rajinikanth at the Hyderabad airport as the 'Jailer' actor arrives for the 'Coolie' shoot . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240705015456/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mohan-babu-receives-rajinikanth-at-the-hyderabad-airport-as-the-jailer-actor-arrives-for-the-coolie-shoot/articleshow/111484025.cms . 5 July 2024 . 4 July 2024 . The Times of India.
  53. 1813590268626805243 . MovieTamil4 . - The shooting of #Coolie directed by Lokesh has started today at Adityaram Studios ⏳ - Hyderabad shooting has been completed . Movie Tamil . 5 August 2024.
  54. 1822895607737991546 . MovieTamil4 . Xclusive - #Coolie Update - After the first leg of COOLIE, they are currently shooting action scenes at ERR Studios in Chennai. - A special stage has been set up for this and the shooting is going on. - A foreign stunt master also contributes in the action sequences. They say the scenes are thrilling. Important....❗ - They say restrictions on the sets are strict and mobile phones are also banned - Apart from this, the shooting of the second unit of 'Coolie' is also going on at the place where the shooting of 'Vikram' took place in Rayapetta. - Scenes are being shot there in #Sathyaraj and #ShrutiHaasan combination. . Movie Tamil . 2024-08-12 . 2024-08-12.
  55. Lokesh: "இது யார் பொண்ணு தெரியுமா?"LEO's Kutty Trisha மாறியே இருக்காங்க!Part 4 . 8 October 2023 . ta . BehindwoodsTV . 9:45 . 8 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231009033514/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL1B21CKIZI . 9 October 2023 . live . YouTube.
  56. Web site: Coolie Disco (from "Coolie") . live . https://archive.today/20240424111733/https://open.spotify.com/album/47G7VihrP4GYxgTw5fFwhK . 24 April 2024 . 24 April 2024 . Spotify.
  57. COOLIE - #Thalaivar171 Title Teaser Superstar Rajinikanth Sun Pictures Lokesh Kanagaraj Anirudh . 22 April 2024 . ta . . 22 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240423081900/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xqNk5Sf5jo . 23 April 2024 . live . YouTube.
  58. Web site: பாரதிராஜா . மை. . 23 April 2024 . Coolie: 'டிஸ்கோ டிஸ்கோ' ரீமிக்ஸ் தெரியும்; இதன் ஒரிஜினல் 'தங்க மகன்' வெர்ஷன் தெரியுமா? . 7 August 2024 . . ta . 7 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240807022629/https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/coolie-kavignar-muthulingam-about-the-original-thanga-magan-song . live .
  59. Web site: 28 March 2024 . Thalaivar 171: Rajinikanth is ultra stylish in Lokesh Kanagaraj's next . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240328145850/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/thalaivar-171-rajinikanth-is-ultra-stylish-in-lokesh-kanagarajs-next-9238619/ . 28 March 2024 . 28 March 2024 . . en.
  60. Web site: 5 July 2024 . Rajinikanth to sport Kaala-style look in 'Coolie' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240705141246/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2024/07/05/veteran-actor-rajinikanth-coolie-kaala-movie-shruthi-haasan.html . 5 July 2024 . 5 July 2024 . . en.
  61. Web site: 15 June 2024 . Coolie OTT partner revealed! Digital rights to Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj's film sold for a massive amount . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240615102114/https://www.desimartini.com/movies/trending/coolie-ott-partner-revealed-digital-rights-to-rajinikanth-and-lokesh-kanagarajs-film-sold-for-a-massive-amount/22eca986c9484/ . 15 June 2024 . 19 June 2024 . Desimartini . en.
  62. News: 1 May 2024 . Ilaiyaraaja sends a copyright notice to Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' team . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240501082420/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ilaiyaraaja-sends-a-copyright-notice-to-rajinikanths-coolie-team/articleshow/109746674.cms . 1 May 2024 . 1 May 2024 . The Times of India.
  63. Web site: 1 May 2024 . Ilaiyaraaja issues copyright notice to Sun Pictures for using his song in Rajinikanth's Coolie promo . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240501082551/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/May/01/ilaiyaraaja-issues-copyright-notice-to-sun-pictures-for-using-his-song-in-rajinikanths-coolie-promo . 1 May 2024 . 1 May 2024 . . en.
  64. News: 5 May 2024 . Rajinikanth reacts to 'Coolie' audio rights issue . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240515122116/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rajinikanth-reacts-to-coolie-audio-rights-issue/articleshow/109852443.cms . 15 May 2024 . 15 May 2024 . The Times of India.
  65. News: 3 May 2024 . Ilaiyaraaja doesn't hold the copyright for the song 'Va Va Pakkam Va' featured in the 'Coolie' teaser- deets inside . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240503091443/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ilaiyaraaja-doesnt-hold-the-copyright-for-the-song-va-va-pakkam-va-featured-in-the-coolie-teaser-deets-inside/articleshow/109810781.cms . 3 May 2024 . 6 May 2024 . The Times of India.
  66. 1785564888443875443 . sathishmsk . Spoke with few source regarding #Coolie - #Ilaiyaraaja controversy of claiming #VaaVaaPakkamVaa Song in title announcement video. Seems the rights has owned by #Echo. #Echo catalogue has been taken over by @SonyMusicSouth and they have sold this song to @sunpictures So, officially music director Ilaiyaraaja can't claim it . Sathish Kumar M . 1 May 2024 . 6 June 2024 . https://archive.today/20240529130331/https://x.com/sathishmsk/status/1785564888443875443 . 29 May 2024 . live.
  67. Web site: 15 May 2024 . Ilaiyaraaja fights for rights of his music being used for Rajinikanth-starrer Coolie, but what do copyright laws say? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240515122130/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/ilaiyaraaja-fights-for-rights-of-his-music-being-used-for-rajinikanth-starrer-coolie-but-what-do-copyright-laws-say-101715761581453.html . 15 May 2024 . 15 May 2024 . . en.

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