The superstar Rajinikanth starrer Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, was one of the most anticipated films of the year. However, it received mostly negative reviews from audiences upon its theatrical release. Now, the film has made its way to OTT, streaming on Amazon Prime Video since September 11, and a fresh wave of discussion has started online.
With more people watching the movie at home, many are pointing out some big inconsistencies and logical errors in the film’s script. Fans are taking to social media to list the plot holes that they say are hard to ignore.
The Villain’s Unbelievable Memory Lapse
One of the biggest issues viewers have is with the main villain, Simon (played by Nagarjuna). In the film, he repeatedly fails to recognize Deva (Rajinikanth), the man who killed his father. This is despite the fact that Simon was a teenager when the incident happened and has multiple face-to-face conversations with Deva as an adult. He feels a sense of familiarity but just can’t place him until the very end, which many found unbelievable. Similarly, fans questioned how another character, Dayal, managed to fool the cautious Simon for so many years.
Convenient Inventions And Confused Characters
The film’s logic around a key invention has also been criticized. A device created by Sathyaraj’s character is said to be so complex that only he could operate it. After his death, his own daughter says she can’t use it, but Deva figures it out in no time. The behaviour of another character, Preethi (Shruti Haasan), has also left viewers confused. After being held captive, she sees her captor on a video call but fails to recognize her later. Fans also wondered why she would stop for a “road-side picnic” right after escaping from dangerous criminals.
Basic Logic Takes A Backseat
Several other smaller, but still glaring, mistakes have been pointed out. For instance, an important engagement ceremony is held at a sea port for no logical reason other than to set up an item song. In another scene, Deva has 19 of his trusted men hiding in his mansion but doesn’t send even one of them to safely bring Preethi back. Viewers also noted that Deva’s confusion about which of the daughters is his own child could have been easily solved with basic math, as he had been out of touch for three decades.
About Coolie
Coolie is a 2025 action-drama film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. It stars Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead role, with a large supporting cast including Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Rachita Ram, and Soubin Shahir. The film is a standalone project and is not connected to the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). While the film grossed over Rs 500 crore worldwide, it received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences.
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