The makers of Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Coolie were trying hard to keep the storyline under wraps but it has now been leaked online. Two different versions of the film’s plot are circulating, both revealing that Rajinikanth plays a gold smuggler in the movie.
Fans have been eagerly waiting for Coolie, which also features Akkineni Nagarjuna and a cameo by Aamir Khan. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film’s story and every little detail have been kept secret. The promotion campaign has also been handled with extreme care to avoid revealing any plot points. Despite all these efforts, the story has surfaced online.
The leaked plot has appeared on two platforms, Letterboxd, a social film discovery site, and the US-based ticketing platform Fandango. According to the leak, Rajinikanth plays a gold smuggler who tries to bring back his old gang and uses gold watches in the process.
First Leaked Version of ‘Coolie’ Story
Coolie centers on a budding mafia gang headed by Deva (Rajinikanth), according to Letterboxd. He intends to get back in control by bringing his former gang together. The site mentions:
“An elderly gold smuggler revives his former mafia empire by using stolen technology concealed inside antique gold watches. But his quest for power takes a different turn than he expects, giving rise to an underworld where greed and crime rule.”
Interestingly, the promotional content for Coolie has prominently featured watches and gold matching the plot leak.
Second Leaked Version on Fandango
On Fandango, the Coolie plot is laid out more explicitly. Deva, as per this account, is a troubled soul from our hero’s past whom he desires to make amends with.
The summary reads:
“This is a story of a man seeking revenge from his younger days, trying to correct his past mistakes and carve out his identity.”
Part of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s LCU
Since Lokesh Kanagaraj and his team have not revealed much about the film, fans were naturally curious. Now, everyone is wondering which of these plot versions is true. Coolie is part of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s LCU (Lokesh Cinematic Universe) releases, which already has box office successes Leo, Kaithi, and Vikram.
Star Cast and Budget of Coolie
Coolie stars Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Akkineni Nagarjuna, Satyaraj, Shruti Haasan, and Upendra. The film is reportedly made on a huge budget of ₹400 crore.