Lokesh Kanagaraj

Insight

Tamil Director Rathna Kumar’s Next To Be Produced By Lokesh Kanagaraj And Karthik Subbaraj

Rathna Kumar had previously directed 'Gulu Gulu', apart from being one of the co-writers for Rajinikanth’s 'Coolie'

BY Team THR India

Insight

Aamir Khan Denies Reports of Criticising 'Coolie' Cameo: 'Have The Highest Regard for Rajinikanth, Lokesh...'

Unverified reports of Khan criticising his cameo appearance in 'Coolie' were circulated on social media.

BY Team THR India

Superstar Rajinikanth in a poster of 'Coolie'

Insight

'Coolie': Plot Holes or Plot Convenience? Six Essential Questions That Rajinikanth-Lokesh Film Left Unanswered

When logic itself begins to feel like an act of faith, plot conveniences begin to feel like plot holes, and what we get is proof of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s faltered cinema in 'Coolie'

BY Prathyush Parasuraman

Insight

Are Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan Reuniting For A Lokesh Kanagaraj Film?

After 'Coolie', it was expected that Lokesh Kanagaraj would direct 'Kaithi 2'.

BY Team THR India

Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s ‘Coolie’ Sets Countdown With A Slick Video

Insight

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie': Producers Approach Madras High Court Challenging 'A' Certificate

Sun TV Network Limited has filed a civil appeal against the CBFC’s decision, in hopes of making the film accessible to viewers under the age of 18.

BY Team THR India

Theatrical

'Coolie' Movie Review: Lokesh Imitates Lokesh In A Convoluted 'Baashha' Reprise

When Lokesh isn’t imitating himself, he’s regurgitating every single trick from the Superstar playbook.

BY Vishal Menon

Insight

'Coolie' Fever: Singapore Firm Announces Paid Holiday, Free Tickets Ahead of Rajinikanth's Latest

The celebrations have begun ahead of Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', with companies in India and Singapore doling out paid leaves and free tickets to employees

BY Team THR India

Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj on the sets of 'Coolie'

Insight

‘Coolie’ Ticket Fever: Rajinikanth Film Sees Hiked Rates and Sold-Out Shows Across South India

With instances of the ticket rates being jacked to ₹4,500, the frenzy around advance booking for ‘Coolie’ has intensified, especially across the South Indian cities.

BY Sruthi Ganapathy Raman

Lokesh Kanagaraj; Stills from 'Vikram', 'Coolie', 'Leo' and 'Kaithi'.

Insight

A Guide to Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Mad Mass Universe: From 'Kaithi' and 'Master' to 'Vikram' and 'Coolie'

Mass heroes, fractured timelines, explosive violence — director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s universe is Tamil cinema’s slickest export.

BY Prathyush Parasuraman

Insight

'Coolie': Madras High Court Directs Internet Service Providers to Block Pirated Versions of Rajinikanth Film

An interim injunction was granted following a civil suit filed by the production house Sun TV Network Limited

BY Team THR India

Rajinikanth in a promotional shot of 'Coolie'

Insight

Rajinikanth, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s 'Coolie' Locks Runtime of Two Hours and 50 Minutes

The runtime of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s previous release 'Leo' was two hours and 42 minutes

BY Team THR India

Insight

'Coolie': TN Multiplexes Stress On 'Proof Of Age' For The 'A' Rated Film

The Rajinikanth film, which will be released on August 14, is the star’s first A-rated movie in over 30 years.

BY Team THR India

Rajinikanth with team 'Coolie' in Chennai

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'Coolie: Rajinikanth Pokes Fun at Lokesh Kanagaraj and Praises Sathyaraj at Audio Launch

Rajinikanth stole the show with his hilarious speech at the grand trailer and audio launch of 'Coolie' in Chennai

BY Team THR India

Insight

'Coolie' Trailer: Rajinikanth Dials Up The Charm in Lokesh Kanagaraj's Bloody Action Fest

Co-starring Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan and Aamir Khan, 'Coolie' will be out in theatres on August 14

BY Team THR India

An exclusive still of Rajinikanth in 'Coolie'

Insight

Exclusive | Unseen 'Coolie' Stills From The Sets of Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj Actioner

One of the most anticipated collaborations in modern Tamil cinema, 'Coolie' will hit theatres on August 14

BY Team THR India

A poster of Rajinikanth in 'Coolie'; Lokesh Kanagaraj for 'The Hollywood Reporter India'

Interviews

Exclusive | Rajinikanth, Lokesh Kangaraj's 'Coolie' Trailer Will Be Out On August 2

Lokesh Kanagaraj also revealed that the first part of 'Coolie' will be high on emotions, after which it will switch gear to action mode

BY Team THR India

Interviews