Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' Set for OTT Release: All You Need to Know

Rajinikanth's much-anticipated film 'Coolie' is set to debut on Prime Video on September 11, 2025, just a month after its theatrical release. The film, which follows the story of a former gold smuggler turned coolie, has received an 'A' certification due to its violent scenes. Alongside a talented cast, including Aamir Khan in a cameo, the film is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Fans can also look forward to Rajinikanth's future collaboration with Lokesh and Kamal Haasan in an upcoming gangster drama. Stay tuned for more updates!

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 4, 2025, 19:20 IST

Overview of 'Coolie'

The iconic superstar Rajinikanth has captivated audiences with his powerful performance in 'Coolie', which has garnered significant box office success. Fans will be thrilled to learn that the film is making its way to an OTT platform sooner than expected, with its online release just a month after its theatrical debut. The storyline follows Deva, a former gold smuggler turned coolie, who attempts to reclaim his former glory by reassembling his old gang using stolen technology concealed within vintage gold watches, leading to unforeseen complications.

Coolie OTT Release Date

'Coolie' is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video on September 11, 2025. In addition to the original Tamil version, viewers can also enjoy dubbed versions in Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. However, a Hindi dubbed version is currently unavailable.

Certification and Cast

The film recently made headlines for receiving an 'A' rating from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), attributed to its violent content. This rating surprised many, especially since Lokesh's previous films, 'Leo' and 'Vikram', were rated 'U/A'. 'Coolie' features a stellar cast, including Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Rachita Ram, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, Kanna Ravi, Monisha Blessy, and Kaali Venkat, with Aamir Khan making a cameo appearance. The film is produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.

Future Collaborations

Reports suggest that Rajinikanth is set to collaborate with Lokesh once more for an intriguing project alongside Kamal Haasan. According to sources, this upcoming film is anticipated to be a gangster drama, focusing on aging gangsters whose pasts intertwine once again, and will be produced by Kamal Haasan's production company.