Lokesh Kanagaraj Breaks Silence On Coolie Result

The shine of big names does not always save a film, and Coolie proved it. With Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead and Lokesh Kanagaraj behind the camera, expectations touched the sky. Fans walked into theatres dreaming of another high-voltage ride like the Lokesh Cinematic Universe. Instead, they walked out with mixed feelings. The film lacked punch, the characters felt shallow, and the buzz slowly turned into disappointment.

For days, Lokesh kept quiet. Now, he finally broke his silence. He reminded everyone that even before release, he had cleared that Coolie was neither a time-travel story nor a part of his cinematic universe. But fans refused to listen, carrying their own theories into theatres. “When you watch with wrong expectations, you end up disappointed,” he said. His words hit straight, without excuses.

Lokesh also admitted that he cannot shape stories only to satisfy what people think they will see. “I can’t write films only to match expectations. If it doesn’t work, I’ll try harder next time,” he added. This statement shows a director aware of failure but unafraid to take responsibility. Instead of hiding, he promised to surprise audiences in the future with something they would never predict.

Buzz is already building about his next move. He once hinted at Khaidi 2, but strong talk now suggests a mega project with Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan together. If that becomes true, it will shake Tamil cinema. For now, fans know one thing: Lokesh may have stumbled with Coolie, but his fight with the audience’s imagination is far from over.