Not Alia Bhatt, Hrithik Roshan or Jr NTR, this 74-year-old superstar's upcoming film has become highly anticipated release of 2025; He is...
Yes, according to IMDb, the rankings are determined by 'titles that were consistently the most popular with IMDb visitors between January 1 and July 1, 2025' among Indian films set to release later this year. These rankings are based on actual page views from IMDb's vast user base of over 250 million monthly visitors, lending significant credibility to the list among film fans. How Coolie Has Become One Of The Most Awaited Film?
The upcoming Pan Indian release 'Coolie' is set to be a cinematic event, combining action, drama and a star-studded ensemble. The film stars Rajinikanth in the lead role, with notable appearances from Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, and Soubin Shahir. Adding to the thrill is a special cameo by Bollywood star Aamir Khan, who faces off against Rajinikanth in a high-energy climax, and a peppy item track featuring Telugu actress Pooja Hegde.
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, known for hits like 'Master,' 'Vikram' and 'Leo,' 'Coolie' marks his first partnership with Rajinikanth. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on August 14, 2025, strategically planned to coincide with a major clash with Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR's starrer 'War 2.' Which Other Films Have Been Made Into The List Of IMDb
Meanwhile, in third place is 'The RajaSaab,' marking Prabhas' return to his horror-comedy roots. Shanaya Kapoor's debut 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan' and Ahaan Panday's romantic drama 'Saiyaara' round out the top five. Other notable films include Tiger Shroff's 'Baaghi 4' (#6), 'Son of Sardaar 2' (#7), 'Hridayapoorvam' featuring Mohanlal (#8), animated film 'Mahavatar Narsimha' (#9), and Alia Bhatt-Sharwari's action-packed 'Alpha' at #10. More About Coolie
With a reported budget of Rs 375 crore, 'Coolie' is among the most expensive Tamil film ever made. Rajinikanth's fee alone is rumored to be Rs 150 crore, showcasing his unparalleled box office appeal, along with a staggering OTT deal worth Rs 120 crore with Prime Video.
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