Get ready for fireworks at the box office! Superstar Rajinikanth is back in a full-blown action avatar with Coolie 2025, directed by the maverick Lokesh Kanagaraj. Set against a gritty smuggling backdrop, Coolie promises a retro blast wrapped in modern-day cinematic fury. With power-packed performances, surprise cameos, and a galaxy of South Indian and Bollywood talent, here’s the explosive full cast list you need to know.
Cast
Main Cast
Rajinikanth as Deva
The legend returns in a role that screams vintage Rajini charisma, rebellion, and cigarette flips. Deva is a dockyard worker with a mysterious past and a bone to pick with a criminal empire.
Nagarjuna Akkineni as Simon
A rare villainous turn for the Telugu superstar. His role is reportedly as layered as it is menacing, with deep ties to Deva’s dark history.
Shruti Haasan as Preethi
A journalist and firebrand love interest, Shruti adds emotional gravity and fearless elegance to the narrative.
Soubin Shahir as Dayal
Known for his brilliant comic timing and dramatic depth, Soubin adds color and unpredictability to the ensemble.
Sathyaraj as Rajasekar
A stoic police commissioner with blurred lines between law and justice. Sathyaraj reunites with Rajinikanth for a much-awaited cinematic face-off.
Upendra as Kaleesha
Kannada cinema’s powerhouse plays a morally ambiguous smuggler who may be friend… or foe.
Special Appearances
Aamir Khan as Dahaa (Cameo)
Yes, you read that right! Bollywood’s perfectionist steps into Lokesh’s universe for a high-voltage cameo that’s already buzzing across fan forums.
Pooja Hegde in the item number “Monica”
Glamour meets groove in this high-energy dance number shot across a retro port set. Expect fireworks, literally.
Supporting Cast
Reba Monica John, Kaali Venkat, Monisha Blessy, Rishikanth, and Junior MGR round off the cast with punchy supporting roles, each adding texture to the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU).
When to Watch Coolie
Coolie is set to release on August 14, 2025, in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. It is expected to hit:
Theatrical screens worldwide on Independence Day weekend,
Followed by an OTT release on Amazon Prime Video (tentative).
Opinion
With an ensemble cast that cuts across film industries, Coolie isn’t just a film, it’s a cinematic celebration. Expect style, swagger, and a sizzling Rajini roar like never before. Whether you’re here for the action, the mass dialogues, or the crossover surprises, Coolie has something for every movie lover.
Don’t blink, this cast is ready to blow the roof off theaters… Peace and out.
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