'Coolie' first day reactions: Fans celebrate Rajinikanth's return, critics divided
Early reviews are pouring in from every corner, and the verdict is mixed. Some are calling it a 'blockbuster', while others feel it 'could've been tighter". But one thing's for sure: it has sparked a cultural moment.
According to reports online, Coolie became the first Tamil film to cross $2 million in premiere sales in North America, surpassing records set by Kabali, Leo, and Ponniyin Selvan.
#Coolie - 4.5 â�â�â�â�
lokesh kanagaraj and team delivered a blockbuster.�
1st Half - Good mix of Mass & Loki's plot twists�
One of the best de-aging in Kollywood �
The mass scenes in the second half worked out big time.ð�� @rajinikanth sir sambavamð��¥ #CoolieReview pic.twitter.com/3G4Gne7fjW
— Swethaâ�¢ (@SwethaLittle_) August 14, 2025
On ground, the madness has been palpable. Outside Chennai's Rohini Theatre, fans lit fireworks, poured milk over Rajinikanth cut-outs, and broke into celebratory dances.
Amidst all this, Aamir Khan's cameo is also emerging as a crowd favourite.
'Aamir Khan's cameo = Best of the year. Story could've been tighter, but Rajinikanth carries the whole show on his shoulders," a post on X stated.
Nagarjuna, too, is being widely praised for his villainous role, called 'the backbone of the film'.
Just Came from coolie show
Here my review
-Action - choppy but decent
-Screenplay - simple and engaging.
-Acting - nothing new all are decent.
-Movie pickup after 40 min and end credit is mind-blowing ( �cameo).
Rating - 3.5/5�� #cooliereview #coolie pic.twitter.com/13Y4AsYlXK
— Spike (@uselessfellow1k) August 13, 2025
Another account posted, 'Rajinikanth is BACK — bloodier, darker & deadlier than ever! Lokesh Kanagaraj delivers a violent mass masterpiece with soul… surprise LCU twist!'
But not everyone's sold. 'Extreme violence suffocates. Something didn't blend with multistars. My #cooliereview 2.5/5 — sorry Thalaiva," stated a contrasting view on X.
Despite the mixed reviews, the box office has been on fire. And whether we loved it or expected more, we're definitely talking about it.
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