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 ....
Last night, I had the opportunity to watch RAID 2 , and it left me with a strong sense of satisfaction and reflection. Building upon the intense legacy of the first film, this sequel dives deeper into the murky waters of corruption, particularly in the realm of income tax raids. What makes RAID 2 compelling is not just its storyline, but the emotional undercurrent of justice and how a single firm decision can rattle an entire corrupt system. A Riveting Narrative with Layered Suspense From the very beginning, RAID 2 draws viewers in with a seemingly negative tone. At first glance, the narrative feels confusing—almost misleading—but that’s where its brilliance lies. As the plot unfolds, layers are peeled back to reveal a powerful story about integrity, sacrifice, and the machinery of corruption. The suspense is maintained masterfully from start to finish, keeping audiences guessing at every turn. Riteish Deshmukh, in particular, delivers a remarkable performance. His character i...