Ever since Rajinikanth’s Coolie was announced, fans have been wondering whether Lokesh Kanagaraj would link the gangster drama to the LCU (Lokesh Cinematic Universe). Time and again, Lokesh has stated that Coolie won’t be a part of it, but fans continued to believe he might drop a post the night before release, asking them to revisit some film from the franchise.
Now, here’s some heartbreaking news for LCU fans. Lokesh has just shared a statement publicly thanking the entire cast and crew who supported and realized his vision. In the end, the sensational director mentioned, “Coolie is a standalone film for my Thalaivar, Superstar Rajinikanth sir.”
He further requested audiences to refrain from sharing any spoilers. For those who expected Coolie to be part of the much-hyped universe, this must be highly disappointing. If Coolie isn’t part of the LCU, what does the director have in store for us? We’ll find out in just a few hours.
#Coolie from tomorrow pic.twitter.com/C21y01Ajh0
— Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) August 13, 2025