Coolie
Chhaava
🎬 Basic Info
Title: Coolie
Language: Tamil (with dubbed versions)
Genre: Action thriller
Director & Writer: Lokesh Kanagaraj
Producer: Sun Pictures under banner of Sun Pictures (Producer: Kalanithi Maran)
Music: Anirudh Ravichander
Cinematography: Girish Gangadharan
Editing: Philomin Raj
Runtime: About 170 minutes
Release Date: 14 August 2025
👥 Crew / Cast (Key Names)
Major Cast:
Rajinikanth as the lead character “Deva” (or similar)
Nagarjuna Akkineni in a key role (Simon)
Soubin Shahir as Dayal (debut in Tamil)
Upendra as Kaleesha
Shruti Haasan as Preethi (female lead)
Sathyaraj in a supporting role
Cameos / Special Appearances: Aamir Khan and others
Key Crew:
Director & Writer: Lokesh Kanagaraj
Producer: Kalanithi Maran (Sun Pictures)
Music: Anirudh Ravichander
Cinematography: Girish Gangadharan
Editing: Philomin Raj
📖 Storyline (Synopsis)
The film follows Devaraj “Deva”, a man with a mysterious past and ties to the world of labour and smuggling.
The plot begins with a major smuggling operation at Visakhapatnam harbour, where a crime syndicate traffics goods under the guise of a labour union.
As Deva investigates the death of his friend (a former coolie), he uncovers layers of corruption, betrayal, and a dark nexus between labour exploitation and organised crime.
The story also explores elements of revenge, loyalty, and legacy—with Deva’s past as a union leader and his battle against the syndicate forming the core.