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News18
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Shruti Haasan Reacts To Coolie And War 2 Clash: ‘This Is How Business Works'
Last Updated: While Coolie primarily targets the Tamil audience, War 2 is expected to dominate the Hindi and Telugu markets due to Jr NTR's massive fan base. Superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie is gearing up for a major box office showdown with the much-anticipated War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, this Independence Day weekend. With immense buzz surrounding both films, trade analysts are bracing for one of the biggest cinematic clashes of the year. While Coolie is expected to lead in the Tamil market, War 2 is likely to dominate the Hindi and Telugu circuits, thanks to Jr NTR's massive fan following. Amid the rising excitement, actress Shruti Haasan has shared her thoughts on the high-stakes competition. Speaking to Zoom, Shruti, who is part of Coolie, said, 'It has happened several times, even during my career. Films have the option of selecting certain slots. Even Salaar was released with Dunki." She added, 'Nothing can be done about it. Filmmakers must choose a specific time period for their film. There is a time when people want to see an actor's film, whether it's Coolie or War 2. This is how business works." Further talking about Coolie, Shruti said, 'All of Lokesh's films share a common thread. They have action and high-octane scenes, but there is also an emotional core below. That is similar to this story. He relies on a story thread to make it work. What distinguishes Coolie is the significantly larger scale." Coolie: Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie boasts a stellar ensemble cast including Rajinikanth, Shruti Haasan, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, and Jr. MGR. The film will also feature a special cameo by Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan. According to Letterboxd, Coolie follows the story of Deva (played by Rajinikanth), a once-powerful crime boss whose empire has long crumbled. Years later, Deva stumbles upon a mysterious way to reunite with his former crew through a collection of vintage golden watches embedded with stolen, high-end technology. War 2: Helmed by Ayan Mukerji and backed by Aditya Chopra's Yash Raj Films, War 2 is a part of the production house's Spy Universe. It features Hrithik, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani in the leads. Recently, Fandango, a US ticketing site, provided some information about the film, claiming that Hrithik Roshan's Kabir goes rogue and becomes 'India's biggest villain" in the sequel. To neutralise him, India sends in a lethal agent, who appears to be Jr NTR. Both films are slated to hit the big screens on August 14. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Coolie OTT Update: Rajinikanth And Lokesh Kanagaraj's Action Thriller May Drop After 8-Week Run
Rajinikanth's much-awaited film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is reportedly eyeing an OTT release on Amazon Prime Video—eight weeks after its theatrical run. Lokesh Kanagaraj's upcoming action thriller Coolie, headlined by superstar Rajinikanth, is already making waves as one of the most ambitious films in Tamil cinema. Even ahead of its theatrical release, the buzz surrounding the project continues to mount—especially now, with new chatter about its OTT debut. According to a recent post by industry tracker Laxmi Kanth on X (formerly Twitter), the makers of Coolie are reportedly eyeing a digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video. However, they're said to be planning the streaming release only after the film completes an extensive 8-week theatrical run, underlining the confidence in its box office potential. While Amazon Prime has been pegged as the official digital partner, no formal confirmation has been issued yet by the production team. Meanwhile, director Lokesh Kanagaraj recently shared insights into how Coolie took shape, particularly the moment Rajinikanth came on board. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Lokesh revealed that the iconic actor gave his nod to the project midway through the narration. 'I didn't expect him to say yes. I narrated only the first half and paused at the interval block to ask if he'd be interested," Lokesh said. 'He immediately said yes. I hadn't even written the second half yet. When I returned a couple of months later with the complete script, he loved it." According to Letterboxd, Coolie follows the journey of Deva—played by Rajinikanth—once the formidable leader of a mafia syndicate. Years after his empire collapses, Deva finds a mysterious way to reconnect with his old crew: through a set of vintage golden watches embedded with stolen tech. But what begins as a mission to revive a fallen legacy soon takes an unexpected turn, as Deva finds his world spiraling into something much larger, and far more uncontrollable, than he had ever imagined. As excitement builds around both the film's theatrical release and its eventual OTT debut, Coolie is shaping up to be not just another Rajinikanth film—but a cinematic event in itself. view comments First Published: July 19, 2025, 16:56 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Coolie OTT Release Update: Rajinikanth's film to stream 8 weeks after its theatrical run? REPORT
Coolie happens to be one of Lokesh Kanagaraj's most ambitious projects. Starring Rajinikanth in the lead, the Tamil action thriller has grabbed quite the attention even before its release. And now, buzz has it that the makers have planned something interesting for the film's digital streaming. Coolie to release on OTT after 8-week window of theatrical release? As per a report by industry insider Laxmi Kanth on Twitter (now X), the makers of Coolie are aiming for its OTT release only after completing an 8-week-long theatrical run. Additionally, the filmmakers have reportedly locked in Amazon Prime as the official streaming platform for Coolie However, it must be noted that these remain unconfirmed reports, and there is no official update at the moment from the makers' side. Lokesh Kanagaraj recalls Rajinikanth agreeing to do Coolie Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Lokesh Kanagaraj recently recalled the moment when Rajinikanth agreed to do the film and came aboard for Coolie. He shared that the senior actor gave him his approval after hearing only the first half of the script. Lokesh said, 'I didn't expect him to say yes. I narrated only the first half and paused at the interval block to ask if he'd be interested. He immediately said yes. I hadn't even written the second half yet. When I returned a couple of months later with the complete script, he loved it.' Coolie's plot leaked? As per Letterboxd, the storyline of Coolie will supposedly revolve around a former mafia gang whose leader is Rajinikanth, in his character of Deva. He attempts to reawaken his empire and uses an innovative trick to connect with his former mates. The plot then would show how a bunch of vintage golden watches, consisting of stolen technology, bring them all together once more. However, what Deva does not anticipate is how his once-fallen empire begins to spin out of his control and strives to become something bigger and unexpected than before.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Patrick Mahomes officially shares his Letterboxd-style 4 favorite films
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes officially knows what the Letterboxd Four Favorites trend is (if he didn't already), and he's officially given the world his choices. As FTW talked with Mahomes about his new partnership with T-Mobile for its Friday Night 5G Lights initiative, we wanted to specifically pick Mahomes' cinematic brain for what his favorite movies are if he was filling out a Letterboxd Four Favorites section of his profile. His answers in part show his love for sports movies, as he decided to pick Friday Night Lights, Top Gun, The Sandlot, Remember the Titans. We'll let him explain why he chose each one specifically for his four favorite films. Friday Night Lights "[The movie]" fits perfectly for this with being a Texas guy," Mahomes shared. "I grew up watching that movie." Top Gun "Watching that growing up a little bit with my dad was always cool," Mahomes shared. The Sandlot "The Sandlot was my favorite movie as a kid," Mahomes explained. Remember the Titans "[I'll pick] another sports movie," Mahomes explained. "I'm a sports guy if you can't tell." This article originally appeared on For The Win: Patrick Mahomes officially shares his Letterboxd-style 4 favorite films
Mint
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Coolie story leaked: Rajinikanth's role, plot and more details out, here's what we know
Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj's upcoming film Coolie, starring Rajinikanth, is among the highly anticipated releases of the year. Adding to the mystery around the film, the makers have remained tight-lipped about the film, including its plot, Rajinikanth's role and cast. In fact, when the first song of the film featured Rajinikanth for a few seconds, teasing fans. While not much about the film has been disclosed yet, new details have emerged on platforms like Letterboxd and Fandango. Going by Letterboxd, Coolie is focused on the story of a mafia gang led by Rajinikanth aka Deva, a former gold smuggler who was once feared by people. He aims to reclaim the old glory by reuniting his old gang and taking over. The synopsis on the platform mentions, 'An ageing gold smuggler uses stolen tech hidden in vintage golden watches to revive his old mafia crew. But his plan to reclaim his empire spirals into something bigger, a new universe forged from crime, greed, and broken time.' Reportedly, vintage watches and gold have featured heavily in the film, playing an important part. On the other hand, Fandango claims an emotional angle to Coolie. Reportedly, Deva (played by Rajinikanth) is out to set things straight. The synopsis on the US website reads, 'Delves into a man's relentless quest for vengeance since youth, driven by righting past wrongs, shaping his very existence. Viewers experience the complexities of his tumultuous vendetta journey.' While Lokesh and the film's team are yet to reveal the plot of Coolie, fans aren't entirely in the dark about what the film might have in store for them. However, this isn't the first time that the highly anticipated film's story has been leaked online ahead of its release. Previously, other reported versions of Coolie surfaced online, claiming details about the film. Coolie is set for release on Independence Day weekend. It will hit the theatres on August 14, clashing with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's War 2. War 2 will be the Bollywood debut film for the RRR star. Besides Rajinikanth, Coolie also has an ensemble cast, including Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Satyaraj, Upendra, and Soubin Shahir. Bollywood actor Aamir Khan will also star in the film in a special cameo role. The music of the film is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. It marks Lokesh's first collaboration with Rajinikanth.
