Lokah - Kalyani as Superwoman for ONAM / Coolie set to Break Pushpa 2

 Kalyani and Naslen in a Youth Vibe! "Lokah – Chapter One: Chandra" in Theatres for Onam

The seventh production from Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films, "Lokah – Chapter One: Chandra", will arrive in theatres as an Onam release. The makers have now unveiled the film's latest poster. The project is significant for being the first in Indian cinema to introduce a lady superhero. "Lokah" will reach audiences worldwide through Dulquer's Wayfarer Films.

Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen play the lead roles in this superhero entertainer, written and directed by Dominic Arun. Mounted on a mega budget, "Chandra" is the first instalment in a superhero cinematic universe titled "Lokah". Kalyani Priyadarshan essays the role of a superhero in the film. Following the release of the teaser, the project has generated tremendous hype. Cinephiles are eagerly anticipating its theatrical release.

The first look poster was unveiled earlier. Both the teaser and the initial poster hinted at a storyline and setting never before seen by Malayalam audiences. The film also stars Chandhu Salim Kumar, Arun Kurian and Shanthy Balachandran in pivotal roles. As the opening chapter of a multi-part cinematic universe, "Lokah – Chapter One: Chandra" carries massive expectations.

Cinematography: Nimish Ravi, Music: Jakes Bejoy, Editor: Chaman Chacko,Executive Producers: Jom Varghese, Bibin Perumbally, Additional Screenplay: Shanthy Balachandran, Production Designer: Banglan, Art Director: Jithu Sebastian, Make-up: Ronex Xavier, Costume Designers: Melvy J, Archana Rao, Stills: Rohith K Suresh, Amal K Sadar, Action Choreographer: Yannick Ben, Production Controllers: Rini Divakar, Vinosh Kaimal, Chief Associate:

 Sujith Suresh , Pro : Yuvraaj

 Coolie is chasing a never-before South Cinema record. 

Till now, no film has collected a double-digit gross in all 5 southern states: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala. Rajinikanth’s Coolie now has a chance of chasing this never-before South Cinema record. 

The film starting with a double-digit opening in Tamil Nadu is obvious, and in Kerala, the advance sales have already crossed the 5 Cr mark, with high chances for a 10 Cr+ start. Karnataka advances have crossed the 4 Cr mark, with full-fledged bookings yet to open.

So, a double-digit opening for the film in Karnataka is also certain, and Coolie has a higher chance of opening with a double-digit gross opening in Telugu states as well.

For any film, this chance is very rare, but Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie has a high chance of achieving this. Even Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 has failed to achieve this, as the film opened in Kerala with a single-digit number.

Aamir Khan enters Coolie v/s War 2 in North / Mammootty film on October 9

 Coolie Hindi is getting a raw deal in North markets as YRF the Producer of War 2 are using the clout and taken all premium slots in theatres. Sun Pictures has flooded Mumbai Metro with posters but the fact that they are a Madhrasi company and with a Madhrasi hero is playing out big . Aamir has reportedly called PVR-Inox boss Ajay Bijli directly, aggressively requesting premium showcasing for Coolie across the country, and has even pushed the multiplex chain to do a marketing tie-up with the Rajinikanth starrer in North India. The call has left the PVR-Inox team stunned. “Aamir has no financial stake in Coolie. This wasn’t expected,” said a source close to the matter to Bollywood Hungama.

Industry insiders believe this is less about friendship and more about business. War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, NTR Jr., and Kiara Advani, and backed by Aditya Chopra’s YRF, is being positioned as the next mega franchise event. Caught in the middle is PVR-Inox, now walking a tightrope between two giants: YRF and Sun Pictures. The phone call from Aamir, insiders say, has caused nervous murmurs within the exhibition chain, given his long-standing relationship with Ajay Bijli and a history of last-minute interventions reported Bollywood Hungama

What should have been a straightforward release has now turned into a battleground of egos, leverage, and legacy. And as always in Bollywood, the real show begins off-screen. Interestingly, both Aamir Khan and NTR Jr. are doing a film on DadaSaheb, and the off-screen battle makes things even more intense.

In a statement released to the media, the spokesperson for Aamir Khan Productions set the record straight. “Neither Aamir Khan, nor anyone from his team is involved in the distribution of Coolie. Mr Khan has not made any calls to any exhibitor or distributor,” the statement read.

If rumours doing the rounds in the industry are to be believed, director Jithin K Jose’s much-awaited film Kalamkaval, featuring Malayalam superstar Mammootty and Vinayakan in the lead, is likely to release on October 9 this year. Sources in the industry claim that Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer .. Films, which is distributing the film, has informed theatre  . Mammootty plays a character with shades of grey in it. ..This is will be the first film to release after Mammootty went for medical treatment.

 

 

 

War 2 Telugu song with Kiara bikini show BEATS COOLIE / Did Aamir save the theatres or himself ?

 Coolie‘s recently released Telugu version of the hit track “Powerhouse” has ignited backlash online, catching the makers off guard. While the Tamil original had gone viral across South India as a powerful anthem, the Telugu rendition is being slammed for lacking the same fiery energy. Listeners say the lyrics and delivery don’t match the vibe that made the original a sensation.

However The first single of War 2 is titled Oopiri Ooyalaga in Telugu, and it strikes the right chord with audiences. 

Oopiri Ooyalaga is a beautifully composed song. This romantic love track will certainly help boost the movie’s buzz among audiences. Audio plays a major role in building hype for a movie, and it seems like the War sequel has a highly promising album. The song features the must-have hook step and Kiara Advani looking amazing in her bikini, teasing her fans with oozing. The song also features Hrithik Roshan, and his chemistry with Kiara is cute. But actress' hot bikini avatar has grabbed everyone's attention. The fans can't stop praising how hot Kiara is looking in the track.

 

Amazon parcels arriving at customers’ homes are being wrapped in Coolie-themed posters, featuring Rajinikanth alongside other stars like Nagarjuna or Aamir Khan, depending on the region. This move brings the film directly into everyday life and is already trending online. If Sun Pictures’ campaign succeeds, the Amazon parcel strategy might become a new blueprint for Indian film promotion.

 This initiative signifies a strategic pivot by Sun Pictures toward digital marketing. After ending its alliance with Netflix, the studio has embraced Amazon Prime Video for distribution. Reports suggest that Coolie’s OTT rights have been sold for around ₹120 crores, matching record deals in Tamil cinema like Leo. Upcoming Sun Pictures films like Jailer 2 will also debut on Amazon. With a pan-Indian cast that includes Shruti Haasan, Pooja Hegde, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj, Coolie is positioned as a major multi-language blockbuster. Industry analysts are projecting potential global earnings of ₹1000 crore, fueled in part by this bold marketing and record-breaking OTT deal

Lokesh to Repeat Leo Record with Coolie / Thalapathy could not folllow Kamal's advice

Why Lokesh Kanagaraj will repeat Leo success with Coolie and Rajinikanth ?  Released in 2023, Leo marked the reunion of Lokesh Kanagaraj and Thalapathy Vijay after Master. With crazy hype on the ground, the film clocked a superb 66 crore net at the Indian box office on day 1.  This figure was possible after Leo clocked high figures in two Telugu States as well as in Kerala and Karnataka. Now Coolie will have to play second fiddle to War 2 that has NTR Je with Hrithik. But looks like Coolie is just a rampage in these States after the lukewarm response to War 2.

Coolie has many things going its way. It has many familiar faces, including Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna. And on top of that there is adequate commercial appeal with the massy BGMs and commercial visuals.

Read more at: https://www.m9.news/movienews/coolie-shock-to-war-2-in-telugu-states. War 2 is going to be a Hindi flavoured spy actioner with very little domestic Telugu touch. Barring the presence of NTR, there might not be too much to get excited for the Telugu audience.

As officially announced, Coolie is scheduled to release on August 14, 2025. In a solo release, the film would  definitely bag the biggest opening ever for a Tamil film, as War 2 is a Hindi film dubbed in Telugu – Tamil .  Vijay’s Leo holds the record of the biggest Kollywood opening at the Indian box office with its massive day 1 collection of 60 crore+.  Lokesh will match it or go one step more with Coolie.

   According to an earlier report by India Today, Kamal Haasan was asked about Vijay’s films in a television interview. The National Award-winning actor responded by saying that Vijay had given some blockbuster films, and he had even seen some of them. But Kamal Haasan also wanted Vijay to make good films like accomplished Hindi film industry actors Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. He further said that Vijay has the potential to do that. By saying that Vijay should make ‘good films’ like Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, Kamal Haasan might have meant that he should do films that blend quality storytelling with mass appeal.

Interestingly, Kamal Haasan’s remark about Vijay came in the same year when the latter’s film Bairavaa was released in theatres. Although the film received an underwhelming response from several critics, Bairavaa reportedly became Vijay’s fastest film to breach the 100-crore mark at that time (Via Indian Express) Before that, Vijay starred in Atlee’s action thriller Theri, which is regarded as one of the most popular films of his career. Both these Bollywood stars were doing content-oriented films, which did well commercially. Perhaps that’s why Kamal Haasan cited Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan as examples and wanted Vijay not to focus solely on mass entertainers. An advice that Thalapathy could not take heed. Last film is Jana Nayakan.

According to an earlier report by India Today, Kamal Haasan was asked about Vijay’s films in a television interview. The National Award-winning actor responded by saying that Vijay had given some blockbuster films, and he had even seen some of them. But Kamal Haasan also wanted Vijay to make good films like accomplished Hindi film industry actors Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. He further said that Vijay has the potential to do that. By saying that Vijay should make ‘good films’ like Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, Kamal Haasan might have meant that he should do films that blend quality storytelling with mass appeal.

Interestingly, Kamal Haasan’s remark about Vijay came in the same year when the latter’s film Bairavaa was released in theatres. Although the film received an underwhelming response from several critics, Bairavaa reportedly became Vijay’s fastest film to breach the 100-crore mark at that time (Via Indian Express) Before that, Vijay starred in Atlee’s action thriller Theri, which is regarded as one of the most popular films of his career. Both these Bollywood stars were doing content-oriented films, which did well commercially. Perhaps that’s why Kamal Haasan cited Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan as examples and wanted Vijay not to focus solely on mass entertainers. An advice that Thalapathy could not take heed. Last film is Jana Nayakan.