Cast, story, trailer and everything we know about the film Thalaivar 171

Rajinikanth is a huge Indian star and he has teamed up with one of the country's most famous filmmakers to present an action-packed extravaganza that is sure to quench the thirst of Indian film fans. With its former provisional title of Thalaivar 171, Coolie is a Tamil action thriller starring the famous Kollywood actor in his 171st film. To the delight of many, director and screenwriter Lokesh Kanagaraj of Kaithi and Vikram fame was used to direct. Joining Rajinikanth, the cast of Thalaivar 171 It's a veritable who's who of Indian talent.

Since Sun Pictures broke the news about Thalaivar 171, Die-hard fans are eager for more news about the film's cast, story, and release date. The reveal of the film's new title, Legal, gave fans a hint of the type of protagonist Rajinikanth is playing, but there's still a lot more information to come.

Thalaivar 171 is now a coolie

The name change was announced with the arrival of a teaser in April

Previously under the provisional title of Thalaivar 171 to celebrate Rajinikanth's 171st film, the official name of the film is now Coolie. The title change was announced by Sun Pictures with the release of a teaser trailer in April 2024. In Eastern countries, “coolie” is slang for unskilled workers who are paid low wages, although the word has a history of being controversial and is sometimes considered a slander (via NPR).

Coolie Latest News

Filming for Coolie began in July 2024

Filming for Coolie started in Hyderabad on 5 July 2024 (through India Times). Also according to India TimesProduction was halted in October due to a necessary medical procedure for Rajinikanth, who had a stent placed in his abdomen to treat a swollen blood vessel. He soon returned to action when filming resumed in Chennai. On December 13th, The statesman reported that actors Shruti Haasan and Aamir Khan have started shooting in Jaipur.

Coolie confirmed

Sun Pictures confirmed Thalaivar 171 in 2023

On September 11, 2023, Sun Pictures made the film's first official announcement with a poster image on X. On a simple dark background, the text reads “Kalanithi Maran Features Star Rajinikanth” in small white letters, then “Thalaivar 171” in large font, followed by “Written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj” and “An Anirudh Musical.”

This simple image was enough to move Kollywood fans, with so many big names from Indian cinema in an unprecedented collaboration. Although there has been no official release date set for Legal, India Times speculates that there could be a summer release as early as May 1, 2025.

Coolie Cast

Rajinikanth will be joined by singer Shruti Haasan, Bollywood star Aamir Khan and more

According to Express Cinema, “Thalaivar” Rajinikanth plays protagonist Deva, the “coolie” titular character in Cooliand. The film also features a number of impressive Indian actors in the supporting cast. One of them is the talented singer Shruti Haasan, known for her work in Srimanthudu, The Eye, and Hello Nanna. Bollywood megastar Aamir Khan, known for successful films Dengal and Secret superstaris ready to make a cameo.

Other names in the supporting cast include Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Sundeep Kishan, Reba Monica John and Upendra. Apart from Rajinikanth, it has not yet been revealed which characters these actors will playalthough many character names were given. India Times also speculated that Nagarjuna will be the antagonist in the film.

Coolie Story Details

Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie looks to be a gritty action film

Almost nothing is known about the plot of Legal, but with Lokesh Kanagaraj directing, there's a good chance that audiences will be in for a gritty, action-packed experience. Kanagaraj is best known for creating the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, the most successful Tamil-language franchise to date. The LCU, also known as the Lokiverse, consists of the films Kaithi, Vikram, and Lion, and each film is packed with compelling action sequences and cinematography.

According to GulteKanagaraj confirmed that Coolie It is an independent film and is not part of the LCU. While there's no official synopsis yet, the film's teaser trailer offers a small taste of what's to come.

Coolie teaser trailer

Rajinikanth gears up for a thrilling action film

On April 22, 2024, the teaser for Coolie fell into YouTubeannouncing the official title of the film at the same time. The teaser begins in a port warehouse where a team of criminals unload a trove of gold bars, watches, jewelry and more. One of the men receives a call that someone has breached security and the group prepares for a fight. Sporting aviators and using a gold chain to subdue one of their attackers, Rajinikanth enters, putting the criminals in their place as Ilaiyaraaja's song “Vaa Vaa Pakkam Vaa” plays during the ensuing fight sequence..

After taking care of business, Rajinikanth relaxes at a table covered in gold and money when the phone rings. He answers, while a man on the other end asks if the threat has been resolved, to which Rajinikanth responds with a sinister laugh. If this “Thalaivar 171“teaser is any indication, Kollywood fans have a lot to look forward to when Coolie hits Indian cinemas, probably in 2025.