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Coolie (2025) — Lokesh Kanagaraj’s High-Octane Rajinikanth Spectacle

By your  Entertainment  Journalist Following the runaway success of Leo and Vikram , filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj reunites with icon Rajinikanth for Coolie —an epic Tamil action thriller that aims to make a seismic impact this August. 🛠️ Genesis & Filmmaking Project announcement & production : Officially unveiled as Thalaivar 171 in September 2023 and retitled Coolie in April 2024, principal photography began mid‑2024, spanning Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, and Bangkok Crew highlights : Director & Writers : Lokesh Kanagaraj (story/screenplay) alongside Chandhru Anbazhagan . Music : Anirudh Ravichander – marking his fifth collaboration with Rajini and fourth with Lokesh . Cinematography by Girish Gangadharan and editing by Philomin Raj . Casting : Apart from Rajinikanth , the ensemble includes Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, and a special cameo by Aamir Khan ....
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2025 Hindi Films Report Card (Mid-Year): Hits, Flops & Surprise Blockbusters!

 



Published: June 25, 2025

As the first half of 2025 wraps up, Bollywood has already witnessed its fair share of surprises, disappointments, and breakout successes. CineHub recently shared a viral list summarizing the box office verdicts of the year so far, and the results are as explosive as some of the films!

Here’s a quick breakdown of the verdicts as per the tweet posted by @Its_CineHub:

🔥 DISASTERS & FLOPS

This year has been particularly tough for several big-budget and much-anticipated releases:

  • Emergency – DISASTER

  • SkyForce – FLOP

  • Azaad – FLOP

  • Deva – FLOP

  • LoveYapa – DISASTER

  • Sikandar – DISASTER

  • Bhool Chuk Maaf – FLOP

  • Housefull 5 – FLOP

These films, despite star power and hype, failed to connect with audiences or justify their production costs.

🌟 BLOCKBUSTERS, HITS & SUCCESS STORIES

Not all is gloomy! A few films stood out and delivered impressive performances:

  • Chhaava – BLOCKBUSTER

  • Badass RaviKumar – SUCCESS

  • Crazxy – SUCCESS

  • Kesari Chapter 2 – HIT

  • Raid 2 – HIT

  • Sitaare Zameen Par – HIT (Awaited)

These titles not only performed well commercially but also gained solid word-of-mouth, proving that content still rules.

🔍 AVERAGE & SEMI-HITS

Some releases fell in the middle of the pack:

  • The Diplomat – AVERAGE

  • Jaat – SEMI HIT

While they didn’t set the box office on fire, they managed decent recoveries and niche appeal.

🌐 What’s Next?

Upcoming titles creating buzz include:

  • #Maa

  • #Saiyaara

  • #SonOfSardaar2

  • #War2

With War 2 expected to be a mega release starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, and Maa reportedly being a heartfelt family drama, the second half of 2025 could swing the momentum back in Bollywood's favor.

✅ Final Take

2025 has already proven that no amount of stardom can save weak scripts. While the likes of Chhaava and Raid 2 soared high, other giants crashed and burned. The rest of the year will determine if Bollywood can bounce back stronger.

Stay tuned as we track the journey of upcoming blockbusters and underdog hits!

#Bollywood2025 #BoxOfficeVerdicts #Raid2 #Chhaava #Housefull5 #War2 #SitaareZameenPar


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