“Coolie isn’t what you think” – Lokesh Kanagaraj cooks surprise

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj has once again stirred excitement among fans with his latest statement about #Coolie, the much-anticipated film starring Superstar Rajinikanth. While speculation has been rife that the film is a sci-fi or time-travel saga, Lokesh has made it clear, audiences are in for something entirely unexpected.

“I used to read all the fan theories… Everybody says it’s a sci-fi film or a time travel film and all,” the director quipped, acknowledging the buzz. “I’m so excited to see people are gonna get surprised when they actually see what Coolie is all about.”

The statement has sent fans into a frenzy, with many now second-guessing their assumptions about the film’s genre and narrative. Lokesh, known for weaving clever twists into his storytelling, seems to be hinting at a completely fresh cinematic experience, one that breaks away from the predictable.

With Coolie marking the 171st film in Rajinikanth’s legendary career and Lokesh’s first full-fledged collaboration with the superstar, expectations are sky-high. The teaser, featuring Thalaivar’s mass screen presence and retro energy, already broke the internet. Now, with this new revelation, curiosity around the plot has only deepened.

Is Coolie a Time Travel thriller? A meta-narrative? Or something the Tamil industry hasn’t seen before?

Only time — not time travel — will tell. Lets keep the excitements spiking till August 14, 2025 to witness the blast.