Rajinikanth’s new movie, ‘Coolie,’ directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, just hit theatres today, and the hype was huge. Everyone was waiting for it. With a big cast and lots of ads calling it a super fun flick, it was supposed to be full of action, drama, and awesome star moments. But first reactions from people watching overseas and those who saw it on day one in India are saying it didn’t quite live up to the crazy expectations. It seems like the movie had some speed bumps and is up against some tough competition at the box office. Here are five things that might explain why ‘Coolie’ couldn’t quite keep all its big promises.
5. Coolie? More Like Lacking freshness
With all the hype and big names, I thought Coolie would bring something fresh to the table. Nope. It’s just the same old song and dance. You’ve got your predictable story and action scenes we’ve all seen a million times. These old tricks can be good if done well, but here? It just feels like leftovers. If you’re hoping for something new, you might be let down. Even the good stuff reminds you of other Tamil hit movies. Basically, it’s a been-there-done-that kind of movie, and a fancy look can’t hide that the story doesn’t go anywhere new.
4. Direction Doesn’t Match Rajinikanth’s Magnetism
Rajinikanth possesses all the charisma to hold your attention in any scene. Lokesh Kanagaraj’s direction fails to build on that star presence at times. There are moments that really play up his strengths and others that seem to deny him adequate material worthy of his mountaintop statue. Sometimes the sway of tone compromises the pacing, and the audience feels behind in some crucial moments; at other times, the spectacle unfavourably sets against the story, and the artistic decisions seem at odds with their protagonist. Thus, acts and direction are so ill-assorted that many a scene shines brighter with the actor than the film and leaves an adverse aftertaste that in such collaboration, the possibilities were left untapped.
3. The Show Stalls Post-Break
Lots of folks noticed the energy drop after the intermission. The first part keeps you interested, but the second part kind of loses it, with some scenes going on way too long. Some bits feel like they’re just repeating stuff or are way over the top, like a cartoon. This slow patch makes it hard to stay interested because you were expecting more. Critics think a sharper edit could have kept things moving and held everyone’s attention until the end. Instead, the story kind of wanders in the middle, which messes up the flow and makes the lead-up to the finale feel like a slog.
2. Coolie’s Action Can’t Mask Emotional Void
Even with its big action scenes and Rajinikanth’s charisma, Coolie doesn’t quite grab you emotionally. The movie goes all-in on looking cool, but we don’t get to know the characters well enough to care about what’s happening to them. Critics are saying that some important scenes just don’t hit as hard as they should, since we don’t really understand the characters’ stories or relationships. The wild action feels empty when there’s no human connection. In the end, your eyes might be happy, but your heart won’t be. Without that emotional base, Style alone can’t make up for a story that truly matters.
1. Coolie’s Story is Too Full, Loses Its Way
Coolie tries to do too much with its many stories, times, and places, which hurts the main plot. Lokesh Kanagaraj’s usual way of telling stories out of order is there, but there are too many side stories. This makes the feelings less strong and the story harder to follow. Some scenes look great, but the whole thing feels disconnected, and people might not know which part of the story to pay attention to. The movie changes direction too often, which stops it from building excitement. It could have been a tight story about revenge, but it’s too big and messy, and it’s hard to keep watching the whole time.
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Wrapping Up
Coolie comes in swinging with big hopes, a killer lead, and looks amazing. But it trips up when it comes to keeping you hooked all the way through. It’s got plots that are too tangled, feels kind of cold, and drags in spots. Plus, it leans on old cliches too much, which weakens the whole thing. Rajinikanth is charming, which keeps you watching. Still, it doesn’t quite hit the mark. People are still talking about it, so we’ll see if word of mouth can pick up steam later on.
Written by Nidhi Singh