Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ plot sparks curiosity; Alleged leak reveals time-bending twist - Reports

With 'Coolie' set for an August 14 release, excitement is sky-high—but now a possible leak has added fuel to the fire. According to a plot summary spotted on the film discovery platform Letterboxd, the film could revolve around an ageing gold smuggler named Deva, played by Rajinikanth, who tries to reunite his old gang using mysterious stolen technology hidden in vintage gold watches.

The twist? What starts as a comeback mission soon warps into a chaotic spiral of crime, greed, and time distortion.

A character laced with legacy and risk If the leaked description is to be believed, Rajinikanth’s Deva is far from the typical mass hero. He’s older, more strategic, and seemingly burdened with the weight of a complex past. The new underworld that emerges seems less like a glorious return and more like a monster of Deva’s own making.

With anticipation already sky-high, this leak—true or not—has only heightened curiosity around what could be Rajinikanth’s most experimental mass entertainer yet.

The movie has already created buzz with the unveiling of the song 'Monica' where the actors Soubin Shahir and Pooja Hegde paired together and lit the screens.

Not the first leak—and maybe not the last Interestingly, this isn’t the only version of 'Coolie's story that’s appeared online.

An earlier plotline—also seen on Letterboxd—suggested that the film was about a man seeking vengeance for wrongs endured in his youth. The two summaries paint vastly different pictures, which only deepens the mystery. As of now, there’s been no confirmation or denial from the film’s team.Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, 'Coolie' boasts a stellar ensemble featuring Aamir Khan in a special appearance, along with Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Satyaraj, Upendra, and Soubin Shahir. On the other hand, Rajinikanth's previous outing was the thriller 'Vettaiyan' which received decent reviews from the audiences. The movie also featured Fahadh Faasil.