Rajinikanth’s much-awaited film Coolie will release in theatres this Thursday and has already generated huge excitement. The buzz is strong across the South, and now the hype has reached the Telugu states too. One of the hottest topics is whether Coolie is connected to Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Cinematic Universe. The trailer shows Rajinikanth’s character being “undercover for 30 years,” which has sparked fresh speculation.
Writer Chandhru Anbazhagan has teased that a surprise awaits audiences, adding that the truth about an LCU connection will only be revealed after release. This suspense has further increased the excitement. However, Lokesh Kanagaraj has clearly stated in interviews that Coolie is not part of the LCU.
Despite that, fans still hope for one tweet from Lokesh urging viewers to watch Kaithi, Vikram, and Leo before Coolie. If that happens, it could confirm an LCU link and push box office numbers to new heights. A global gross of Rs 1000 crores could then be an easy target thanks to the brand power of the LCU.
Even before its release, Coolie is trending online with debates about the LCU and its impressive cast. Viewers are eager to watch Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, and other stars in action, and to find out whether any hints of a Lokesh Cinematic Universe connection actually come true.
