Coolie Ending Explained: Aamir Khan's Surprise Cameo And Its Connection To LCU
Rajinikanth's much-awaited Coolie hit theatres on Thursday, just in time for the Independence Day weekend. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film boasts a powerhouse ensemble featuring Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, and a surprise debut from Aamir Khan in Tamil cinema. The Bollywood superstar's cameo as Daaha in the climax has sparked a flurry of fan theories, especially around whether the film ties into the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU).
Aamir Khan's Cameo As Daaha In Coolie's Ending
The story follows Deva (Rajinikanth), who infiltrates the empire of Simon (Nagarjuna) to avenge the death of his friend Rajashekhar (Sathyaraj). As the narrative unfolds, it is revealed that Simon is merely a pawn in a larger global syndicate headed by the mysterious Daaha.
In the climax, Aamir Khan makes a dramatic entry as Daaha, accompanied by Mahesh Manjrekar as his father, Kaakar. Their history ties back to a massacre 35 years prior, deeply entwined with Deva and Simon's past. Surprisingly, Daaha spares Deva after witnessing Simon's downfall, while Kaakar agrees to leave Deva's coolies unharmed. Daaha even extends an invitation to Deva to join forces with him, though Deva remains elusive in his response.
The reveal has left audiences intrigued, particularly since this marks Aamir's first Tamil film appearance, adding a fresh layer of star power to Coolie.
Is Coolie A Part Of The Lokesh Cinematic Universe?
Fans had high expectations that Coolie would tie into Lokesh Kanagaraj's interconnected universe that includes Kaithi, Vikram, and Leo. Each of these films has featured post-credit teasers or character overlaps that expanded the LCU mythology.
However, unlike Leo's direct link to Vikram via Kamal Haasan's voice cameo, Coolie stands as a standalone film. Lokesh had clarified during promotions that Coolie was not part of the LCU, and indeed, there is no post-credits sequence hinting otherwise. Additionally, Aamir's Daaha has no connection to Rolex (played by Suriya), the notorious villain of the LCU.
That said, Coolie is already smashing box office records. With advance bookings crossing Rs 100 crore, the Rajinikanth-starrer is on track to challenge Leo for one of the biggest openings in Tamil cinema history.
Featuring Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, and Aamir Khan in pivotal roles, the film blends star power with Lokesh's trademark mass action. Whether or not it belongs to the LCU, Coolie has carved its own unique space.
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