Superstar Rajinikanth is set to return in explosive style with Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, which will hit screens worldwide on August 14, 2025. Timed perfectly for the Independence Day weekend, the film is already one of the most awaited Indian releases of the year, with a staggering ₹400 crore budget — making it one of the costliest Indian films ever made.
The action-packed thriller promises slick set pieces, intense storytelling, and a star-studded cast, including Nayanthara in a prominent role. While early reports confusingly attributed the direction to AR Murugadoss, it is confirmed that Lokesh Kanagaraj is at the helm, marking his most ambitious project yet. In fact, Lokesh is reportedly being paid ₹60 crore, the highest remuneration of his career so far.
Adding to the excitement, Rajinikanth has once again asserted his dominance as Asia’s highest-paid actor, reportedly taking home a massive fee for the film, though exact figures remain under wraps.
With Hollywood-level action, raw emotional depth, and a gripping narrative, Coolie is shaping up to be a pan-India cinematic spectacle, combining the best of mass appeal with high-end production.
