'Coolie': Lokesh Kanagaraj brings back vintage Rajinikanth; Sequel ideas for 'Master 2' and 'Leo 2' revealed

Lokesh Kanagaraj, a dynamic director known for his unique vision, has quickly become a powerhouse in Tamil cinema. After making a strong debut with 'Maanagaram', he delivered massive hits like 'Kaithi', 'Master', 'Vikram', and 'Leo'. Now, anticipation is sky-high for his upcoming directorial venture, 'Coolie', starring superstar Rajinikanth, set to release on August 14th.In a recent interview with Galatta, Lokesh Kanagaraj revealed that he had the idea of making a sequel to the Thalapathy Vijay-starrer Master. “The character J.D. has a special place in people’s minds. Accordingly, the making of 'Master 2' will be very enjoyable. Similarly, I have also shared my thoughts about 'Leo 2' with Vijay Anna. But now he is moving into a new phase of his life. That is an important requirement," he said, adding, "I personally want to direct both films."Lokesh Kanagaraj is proud to have teamed up with Rajinikanth in 'Coolie'. Lokesh proudly says that Rajini's traditional style, vintage dialogues, and comedy, all missing in recent years, have been restored in 'Coolie'. “Karthik Subbaraj did this well in the film 'Petta'. Similarly, I have tried to bring those classic Rajinikanth qualities in 'Coolie'. Fans will definitely enjoy it,” he said.This situational mass combo and Rajinikanth's vintage re-entry scene have raised the expectations for the film considerably. The songs that have already been released have become hits, and this film, which is branded as action-music-Rajini, has created a lot of excitement among the fans.'Coolie' Early Reviews: Rajinikanth-starrer hailed as "best since Kabali", Shruti Haasan the 'main highlight' while Nagarjuna and Aamir Khan impress with their performances