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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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“Housefull 5 (2025): Slapstick Returns—with a Mystery Twist”

 

🎟️ Overview & Release

Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Housefull 5 premiered on June 6, 2025. Featuring a massive ensemble—including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, and more—it adds a murder-mystery twist atop its slapstick formula.

🔍 Plot Highlights

The plot revolves around a classic Housefull-style misunderstanding: a wedding, two parallel climaxes (5A and 5B), and bumbling cops trying to solve a chaotic murder. The mix of adult jokes, catchy item numbers, and cameos from veterans like Jackie Shroff and Sanjay Dutt keeps the brand’s signature flavor alive .

📈 Box Office & Budget

  • Budget: A whopping ₹350 Cr (~$48 M), making it Akshay’s most expensive film.

  • Opening: Day 1 worldwide—₹37 Cr, marking one of 2025’s largest comedy openings.

  • Week 1: ₹181–195 Cr global gross.

  • Day 9–11: Surpassed ₹140 Cr net domestically; crossed ₹150 Cr in nine days; near ₹160 Cr by Day 11.

  • Franchise milestone: Fourth highest‑grossing Hindi film of 2025, trailing only epic dramas.

📝 Critics & Audience Response

  • Critics: Mixed to negative. NDTV: “pull-no-punches humour that undermines itself”; Indian Express: “loud, formulaic farce”.

  • Box-office analysts: Question whether the move to adult comedy limited audience appeal despite strong mass turnout.

  • Fans: Praise Akshay's comic timing and the surprise twist; others criticize double-meaning jokes and weak plot.

🎭 What Works & What Doesn’t

✅ Highlights

  • Star power and nostalgic cameos drive engagement

  • Surprise thriller twist adds a novel angle to the franchise

  • Strong second-weekend collections signal broad appeal

⚠️ Weak Spots

  • Humor leans heavily on innuendo and objectification

  • Story remains formulaic and thin

  • Critics point out its lack of depth and repetitive structure

🎯 Final Take

Housefull 5 delivers what the franchise promises: wild mayhem, colourful dance numbers, big stars, and a light mystery twist. It's a commercial powerhouse that may not satisfy critics, but clearly hit the sweet spot for audiences seeking mass-comedy fun.

Watch it if: You want a loud, star-studded, escapist comedy with a quirky twist.
Skip it if: You prefer sharp writing, coherent storytelling, or tasteful humor.

💬 Share Your Take

Have you watched Housefull 5 yet? Loved the twin endings? Or found the humor over the top? Drop your views below—we want to know if you laughed, groaned, or walked out!



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