All your doubts cleared by insider who watched Coolie Telugu
- Script-wise, Coolie is very average. The film has a strong theme of friendship, but eventually, style takes over substance—especially in the second half.
- It’s a movie filled ul of episodes, and many of those have turned out well, especially the action sequences.
- Rajinikanth’s role will be a treat for his fans. But for the common audience, it might test their patience a little —similar to how GBU worked well for Ajith fans but didn’t click with everyone else this though wont be that polarised but still might irriates a little. De-aging was okay—not great, but not cringeworthy either.
- Nagarjuna’s role, which Rajinikanth referred to as “the next Anthony” in the Telugu press meet, starts off well in the first half. He looks stylish and shows his mettle in several scenes—even dominating Rajini in a few moments. However, the role fizzles out in the second half.
- The interval scene, in classic Lokesh style, has come out really well. If you’re familiar with Lokesh’s movies, you might even guess how it unfolds.
- The film received an A rating—not just for violence, but also due to cuss words. These might surprise or even shock some viewers.
- Aamir Khan’s role isn’t forced and fits into the narrative well—but he appears pale in role and also sequences because it looks patience testing by then. Not a ROLEX worthy cameo .
- Upendra’s character is really good. As many guessed, he appears mostly in the flashback sequences and has a minor but impactful presence in the present timeline too.
- Shoubin is ruthless as the villain and leaves a strong impact. He deserves top marks.
- Overall, Coolie offers some great episodes, powerful background scores, and solid performances—but the story is Lokesh weakest though he tried very different one.
- First half > Second half in terms of engagement. Still, both halves contain good episodes. The second half is action-heavy.
- Nagarjuna shines in the first half, but his character becomes regular in the latter half.
- Shoubin’s performance is commendable.
- Upendra delivers a strong extended cameo with the best fan-service scene alongside Rajini.
- Sathyaraj and Shruti Haasan serve as the emotional threads of the story, but this is also where the writing becomes weak.
- Rajinikanth, as always, impresses with his acting and screen presence. The film is filled with Rajinisms, though Lokesh couldn't fully utilize them. That said, there are several moments that will enthrall.
Overall:
Don’t expect Vikram or Kaithi level storytelling. Lokesh tried something unique but couldn’t sustain it consistently. However, the major episodes have come out really well, and that should help at the box office.
Tip: Keep your story expectations in check to enjoy Coolie to the fullest.
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