Rajinikanth is set to star in his 171st film, 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, which is a highly anticipated gangster thriller. The film features veteran actor Sathyaraj, who reunites with Rajinikanth after 38 years, playing the character Rajasekhar, depicted in an intense first-look poster released by the makers. The cast also includes prominent actors such as Shruti Haasan, Nagarjuna, and Soubin Shahir, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander. 'Coolie' is reported to revolve around themes of gold trafficking and is expected to release in the second half of 2025. The film has generated buzz with its character posters and promises to be a major Tamil pan-India project. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth's upcoming film 'Vettaiyan' is set to hit theaters on October 10, 2023.