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 ....
The lights of Diwali 2026 will shine brighter than ever before, illuminating not just our homes but also cinema screens across the nation with one of the most ambitious projects in Indian film history. Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana isn't just another movie – it's a cultural phenomenon in the making, a visual spectacle that promises to redefine how we experience our most cherished epic on the big screen. A Perfect Marriage of Timing and Tradition There's something profoundly beautiful about releasing Ramayana during Diwali. The festival that celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, finds its perfect cinematic companion in the story of Lord Ram's triumph over Ravana. This isn't mere coincidence – it's a masterstroke of cultural sensitivity that honors both the sanctity of the festival and the reverence we hold for this timeless tale. When families gather to celebrate Diwali 2026, they'll have the unprecedented opportunity to witness th...