Coolie FDFS first half evaluation: Rajinikanth in effective type on this story of friendship and intrigue

There is that this factor about Rajinikanth movies. The buzz. The hype. The a number of fan theories.

All that has elevated with Coolie , his newest movie with director Lokesh Kanagaraj.

What if Coolie was a part of his a lot celebrated LCU? What if there was some connection to his earlier superhit movie with Kamal Haasan, Vikram? All these ideas swirl as I enter the cinema corridor for Coolie . I’ve simply completed my breakfast – Pongal at Palmgrove Hotel, which by the way occurs to be Rajinikanth’s favorite – and I’m all set for a celebration of the Superstar. There is a cool introduction card for Rajinikanth, a celebration of his 50 years in cinema, which was a journey that began manner again in 1975 with Apoorva Raagangal. 

But Coolie – atleast the primary half – isn’t just about celebrating the person. It begins with Dhaya (Soubin Saahir), who’s the principle henchman in a port. There is a few shady enterprise concerned and Simon (Nagarjuna) is on the helm. With a police informers among the many 1000’s of staff, it’s Soubin’s job to search out out who the rat is. The first jiffy arrange this premise, and the rat is discovered and executed quick sufficient.

But…what if there have been extra rats?

Enter Deva (Rajinikanth) who’s working a mansion, far-off from all this insanity. He doesn’t get a grand introduction sequence – his first dialogue is so simple as “Sollu da Kumar” (Tell me Kumar)…and that is a sign of issues to return.

Coolie – atleast the primary half – isn’t all about Rajinikanth. It does have slow-mo fights in a hostel and a little bit of sermonising, however to Lokesh’s credit score, he sucks you into the story. He chronicles friendship (an arc between Rajinikanth and Sathyaraj that we want to know extra about), and a supposed betrayal turned friendship (an arc between Shruti Haasan and Rajinikanth)and a few shades of gray (Nagarjuna, all the time amidst smoke and liquor bottles).

Of course, there’s composer Anirudh’s tracks – like ‘Monica’ and ‘Powerhouse’ – including to the flavour in good measure.

How will the second half fare? Watch out for our full evaluation.