Rajinikanth’s New Movie ‘Coolie’ Teaser Revealed: Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj recently unveiled the teaser for Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated film “Coolie,” formerly known as Thalaivar 171. The teaser pays homage to Rajinikanth’s iconic roles as a coolie in past films like Uzhaipaali, Mannan, and Mullum Malarum. Fans praised Kanagaraj’s ability to incorporate references to Rajinikanth’s illustrious career.

Notably, Coolie marks a departure from Kanagaraj’s cinematic universe, which includes Vikram, Kaithi, and Leo, making it the third standalone movie in his filmography after Maanagaram and Master.

#Thalaivar171TitleReveal on April 22 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ekXFdnjNhD

— Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) March 28, 2024

Last month, Kanagaraj unveiled the first-look poster of Coolie, featuring Rajinikanth in a denim shirt bound by a chain of wristwatches against a grayscale backdrop. The inclusion of watches has sparked speculation about a potential time-travel narrative, with fans theorizing about connections to Suriya’s Rolex character.

Anirudh Ravichander is set to collaborate with Rajinikanth once again for Coolie, with renowned action choreographers Anbu-Arivu also on board. The film is being produced by Sun Pictures.

In addition to Coolie, Rajinikanth is also working on a project with TJ Gnanavel titled Vettaiyan, slated for release later this year.