There is this factor about Rajinikanth movies. The buzz. The hype. The a number of fan theories.
All that has elevated with Coolie , his newest movie with director Lokesh Kanagaraj.
What if Coolie was half of his a lot celebrated LCU? What if there was some connection to his earlier superhit movie with Kamal Haasan, Vikram? All these ideas swirl as I enter the cinema corridor for Coolie . I’ve simply completed my breakfast – Pongal at Palmgrove Hotel, which by the way occurs to be Rajinikanth’s favorite – and I’m all set for a celebration of the Superstar.
There is a cool introduction card for Rajinikanth, a celebration of his 50 years in cinema, which was a journey that began method again in 1975 with Apoorva Raagangal.
But Coolie – atleast the first half – isn’t just about celebrating the person. It begins with Dhaya (Soubin Saahir), who’s the principle henchman in a port. There is a few shady enterprise concerned and Simon (Nagarjuna) is on the helm. With a police informers among the many hundreds of employees, it’s Soubin’s job to seek out out who the rat is. The first couple of minutes arrange this premise, and the rat is discovered and executed quick sufficient.
But…what if there have been extra rats?
Enter Deva (Rajinikanth) who’s operating a mansion, distant from all this insanity. He doesn’t get a grand introduction sequence – his first dialogue is so simple as “Sollu da Kumar” (Tell me Kumar)…and that is a sign of issues to return.
Coolie – atleast the first half – isn’t all about Rajinikanth. It does have slow-mo fights in a hostel and a bit of sermonising, however to Lokesh’s credit score, he sucks you into the story. He chronicles friendship (an arc between Rajinikanth and Sathyaraj that we want to know extra about), and a supposed betrayal turned friendship (an arc between Shruti Haasan and Rajinikanth)and some shades of gray (Nagarjuna, at all times amidst smoke and liquor bottles).
Of course, there’s composer Anirudh’s tracks – like ‘Monica’ and ‘Powerhouse’ – including to the flavour in good measure.
How will the second half fare? Watch out for our full overview.
