Critical Reception (Mixed to Positive)
Ratings & Reviews
โข Filmfare gave it 3.5/5, calling it โa pocket universe of coolnessโ with standout fan-service moments ๏ฟผ.
โข The Times of India also rated it 3.5/5, praising its energy, nostalgia, and mass appeal ๏ฟผ ๏ฟผ.
โข NDTV rated it 3/5 โ emphasizing that Rajinikanth (as Deva) drives the film, although other aspects are more subdued ๏ฟผ ๏ฟผ.
โข Bollywood Hungama: 3/5 โ highlights Rajiniโs swag but notes the writing falls short at points ๏ฟผ.
โข The Indian Express offered a more mixed view with 2.5/5, suggesting the film spotlights Rajinikanth more than it succeeds as a Lokesh action drama ๏ฟผ ๏ฟผ.
โข Hindustan Times gave 2.5/5, calling it uneven but acknowledging Rajiniโs charisma and strong action sequences ๏ฟผ ๏ฟผ.
โข Additional critical voices from Cinema Express and OTT Play rated it around 2/5, citing disjointed narrative and lack of emotional depth ๏ฟผ.
Aggregated Insight
โข Meta stance from Wikipedia: A broad range of ratings from 3.5/5 to 2/5, generally noting that the film is entertaining largely due to Rajinikanthโs presence, but marred by an inconsistent narrative ๏ฟผ.
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Fan & Social Media Buzz (Generally Enthusiastic)
โข Fans have hailed the film as a โblockbusterโ, praising its relentless pace and energy, with many noting there was โnot a single slowdownโ ๏ฟผ.
โข On Twitter and X, reactions include:
โข โBest mass moment everโ for the interval scene ๏ฟผ ๏ฟผ.
โข Some critique: โCouldnโt live up to the hype,โ and complaints that the film is missing lighter, family-friendly elements for broader appeal ๏ฟผ ๏ฟผ.
โข Economic Times / Udhayanidhi Stalin praised it as a โpower-packed mass entertainer,โ celebrating Rajinikanthโs portrayal and the filmโs global appeal ๏ฟผ.
โข Indiatimes reported a strong social media buzz, noting the filmโs high-energy, emotional tone, and a standout โde-agingโ digital effect ๏ฟผ.
Final Verdict
Coolie is being celebrated as a grand mass entertainer that rides heavily on Rajinikanthโs charisma, electrifying background score by Anirudh, and Lokesh Kanagarajโs trademark stylization. While it doesnโt rewrite the rulebook, it delivers exactly what the Rajini fanbase expects: swag, energy, punch dialogues, and crowd-pleasing spectacle.
If youโre in it for the superstar appeal and cinematic bombast, the film is a worthy watch. But if youโre looking for tight storytelling or emotional depth, you may find it uneven.