The buzz around Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Coolie has been high since it was announced. But now, ahead of its release, the action drama’s plot has allegedly been leaked, which has led to more interest among fans. Despite the film’s team being tight-lipped about the film during its promotions, the film’s story has surfaced online on platforms like Letterboxd and Fandango.
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie has been one of the most awaited movies of the year. The filmmaker has been particularly guarded during interviews.
According to Letterboxd, Rajinikanth plays Deva, a gold smuggler who was once highly feared, seeking to reclaim his former glory. Now older and wiser, Deva uses advanced technology hidden inside vintage gold watches to find his former crew and form a group again. But as his plans unfold, what begins as a personal comeback goes on to create a new criminal empire full of corruption, ambition, and the manipulation of time itself.
Meanwhile, Fandango’s synopsis discloses the emotional angle of the story. It reads, “a man’s unrelenting journey for revenge, shaped by unresolved injustices from his youth, defining his identity and purpose.”
Interestingly, this is not the first time the film’s story has been leaked online. There were earlier versions of these plot descriptions, which had gone viral too.
As Coolie prepares for its Independence Day weekend release, this plot leak comes at a crucial time. The film will hit cinemas on August 14, set to compete with War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.
Coolie also has a star-studded cast, featuring Aamir Khan in a cameo role, alongside Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Satyaraj, Upendra, and Soubin Shahir. Anirudh Ravichander has composed the soundtrack.
This film also marks Lokesh’s first collaboration with Rajinikanth and his return to direction after the success of Leo, which starred Vijay.