The official trailer of Rajinikanth starrer Coolie has been released through the Sun TV YouTube channel. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the period gangster action thriller is Rajinikanth’s 171st film and brings together a major ensemble cast including Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan and Sathyaraj.
Produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner, Coolie is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14 in standard and IMAX formats.
Coolie Official Trailer Released
The official trailer offers a glimpse into the action-packed world created by Lokesh Kanagaraj, with Rajinikanth leading the film.
The trailer also showcases members of the film’s extensive cast, making Coolie one of the major multi-starrer projects featuring Rajinikanth.
The movie is described as a period gangster action thriller, combining action and drama within Lokesh Kanagaraj’s filmmaking style.
Coolie Movie Cast and Crew
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | Coolie |
| Lead Actor | Rajinikanth |
| Film Number | Rajinikanth’s 171st Film |
| Director | Lokesh Kanagaraj |
| Producer | Kalanithi Maran |
| Production Banner | Sun Pictures |
| Genre | Period Gangster Action Thriller |
| Main Cast | Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj |
| Other Cast | Reba Monica John, Junior M.G.R., Monisha Blessy |
| Guest Roles | Aamir Khan, Pooja Hegde |
| Music | Anirudh Ravichander |
| Cinematography | Girish Gangadharan |
| Editing | Philomin Raj |
| Release Date | August 14 |
| Formats | Standard, IMAX |
| Kerala Distribution | HM Associates |
Rajinikanth’s 171st Movie
Coolie marks Rajinikanth’s 171st film, with Lokesh Kanagaraj directing the superstar for the project.
Alongside Rajinikanth, the film features actors from different Indian film industries. Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir and Shruti Haasan play prominent roles.
Reba Monica John, Junior M.G.R. and Monisha Blessy are also part of the cast, while Aamir Khan and Pooja Hegde appear in guest roles.
Soubin Shahir in Coolie
Malayalam actor Soubin Shahir is among the prominent names in the ensemble cast of Coolie. His presence makes the Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial particularly interesting for Malayalam audiences.
The film also has another major Malayalam connection behind the camera, with Girish Gangadharan handling the cinematography.
Anirudh Ravichander Handles Coolie Music
Anirudh Ravichander composes the music for the film, continuing his association with major Tamil cinema projects.
Philomin Raj handles the editing, while Girish Gangadharan is the cinematographer. The film also features lyrics by Muthuligam, with Anirudh Ravichander, T. Rajendran and Arivu among the singers.
Coolie Worldwide Release on August 14
Coolie is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on August 14. The film will be presented in both standard theatrical and IMAX formats.
For Kerala audiences, HM Associates will handle the theatrical distribution of the movie.
With Rajinikanth in the lead, Lokesh Kanagaraj behind the camera and an ensemble cast spanning multiple industries, the release is positioned as a major theatrical event.
Related Story – Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Acting Debut DC Now Streaming on Sun NXT
Apart from his work as a filmmaker, Lokesh Kanagaraj has made his acting debut with DC. He plays Devadas, opposite Wamiqa Gabbi as Chandra, in the film directed by Arun Matheswaran.
DC is now streaming on Sun NXT from September 4, 2026, with Tamil as the original language along with Telugu and Malayalam versions. Anirudh has composed the music, while Sun Pictures produced the film.
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