Coolie (soundtrack)
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| Released | 2 August 2025 | ||||
| Recorded | July 2024 – March 2025 | ||||
| Studio | Albuquerque Records, Chennai AM Studios, Chennai Studio DMI, Las Vegas | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 25:58 | ||||
| Language | Tamil | ||||
| Label | Sun Pictures | ||||
| Producer | Anirudh Ravichander | ||||
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Coolie is the soundtrack album composed by Anirudh Ravichander for the 2025 film of the same name. The film is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures and stars Rajinikanth.
The album featured eight tracks, with three of them being previously released as singles. It was released via Sun Pictures themselves on 2 August 2025, coinciding with the audio launch event at the Nehru Stadium in Chennai.[1]
Production
The soundtrack is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, in his fourth collaboration with Lokesh after Master (2021), Vikram (2022) and Leo (2023); fifth with Rajinikanth after Petta (2019), Darbar (2020), Jailer (2023) and Vettaiyan (2024).[2] Lokesh revealed that the lyrics for the songs will be written by his assistant director Vishnu Edavan.[3] The audio rights were acquired by Sun Pictures's own company.
Release
"Coolie Disco" was the track featured on the teaser trailer that released on 22 April 2024.[4] It features a sample of "Vaa Vaa Pakkam Vaa", written by Muthulingam and composed by Ilaiyaraaja for Thanga Magan (1983), also starring Rajinikanth.[5][6]
The first single "Chikitu", teased on Rajinikanth's 74th birthday (12 December 2024) as "Chikitu Vibe", was released on 25 June 2025.[7][8] The second single, titled "Monica", was released on 11 July 2025.[9]
Teased as "Powerhouse Vibe" on the occasion of 100 days before the film's release,[10] [11] the third single, "Powerhouse", was released on 22 July 2025 at a special launch event in Hyderabad.[12]
The audio launch was held on 2 August 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai.[13]
Track listing
Tamil
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Coolie Disco" | Muthulingam | Anirudh Ravichander | 2:10 |
| 2. | "Chikitu" | Arivu | T. Rajendar, Arivu, Anirudh Ravichander | 3:36 |
| 3. | "Uyirnaadi Nanbane" | Vishnu Edavan | Sai Smriti, Anirudh Ravichander | 3:49 |
| 4. | "I Am The Danger" | Heisenberg | Siddharth Basrur, Anirudh Ravichander | 3:34 |
| 5. | "Monica" | Vishnu Edavan, Asal Kolaar | Sublahshini, Anirudh Ravichander, Asal Kolaar | 3:37 |
| 6. | "Kokki" | Amogh Balaji | Sooraj Santhosh, Amogh Balaji | 3:52 |
| 7. | "Powerhouse" | Arivu | Anirudh Ravichander, Arivu | 3:26 |
| 8. | "Mobsta" | Heisenberg, Arivu | Anirudh Ravichander | 1:54 |
| Total length: | 25:58 | |||
Telugu
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Coolie Disco" | Muthulingam | Anirudh Ravichander | 2:10 |
| 2. | "Chikitu" | Srinivasa Mouli | T. Rajendar, Arivu, Anirudh Ravichander | 3:36 |
| 3. | "Oopirive" | Krishna Kanth | Sai Smriti, Anirudh Ravichander | 3:49 |
| 4. | "I Am The Danger" | Heisenberg | Siddharth Basrur, Anirudh Ravichander | 3:34 |
| 5. | "Monica" | Krishna Kanth | Sublahshini, Anirudh Ravichander | 3:08 |
| 6. | "Kokki" | Amogh Balaji | Sooraj Santhosh, Amogh Balaji | 3:52 |
| 7. | "Powerhouse" | Rambabu Gosala | Arivu, Chorus | 3:26 |
| 8. | "Mobsta" | Heisenberg, Arivu | Anirudh Ravichander, Pavan Charan, Siddharth Shandilyasa, Saatvik G Rao, Ritesh G Rao | 1:56 |
| Total length: | 25:23 | |||
Hindi
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Coolie Disco" | Muthulingam | Anirudh Ravichander | 2:10 |
| 2. | "Chikitu" | Kumaar | T. Rajendar, Arivu, Anirudh Ravichander | 3:36 |
| 3. | "Milna Ye Aakhri Hai Kya" | Raqueeb Alam | Sai Smriti, Anirudh Ravichander | 3:49 |
| 4. | "I Am The Danger" | Heisenberg | Siddharth Basrur | 3:34 |
| 5. | "Monica" | Kumaar | Sublahshini, Anirudh Ravichander | 3:08 |
| 6. | "Kokki" | Amogh Balaji | Sooraj Santhosh, Amogh Balaji | 3:52 |
| 7. | "Powerhouse" | Kumaar | Arivu, Chorus | 3:26 |
| 8. | "Mobsta" | Heisenberg, Arivu | Anirudh Ravichander, Pavan Charan, Siddharth Shandilyasa, Saatvik G Rao, Ritesh G Rao | 1:56 |
| Total length: | 25:23 | |||
Malayalam
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Coolie Disco" | Muthulingam | Anirudh Ravichander | 2:10 |
| 2. | "Chikitu" | Deepak Ram | Anirudh Ravichander, T. Rajendar, Amogh Balaji, Arivu | 3:36 |
| 3. | "Uyirakum Bandhame" | Deepak Ram | Anirudh Ravichander, Priya Mali | 3:49 |
| 4. | "I Am The Danger" | Heisenberg | Siddharth Basrur, Anirudh Ravichander | 3:34 |
| 5. | "Monica" | Deepak Ram | Sublahsini, Anirudh Ravichander, Asal Kolaar | 3:08 |
| 6. | "Kokki" | Amogh Balaji | Sooraj Santhosh, Amogh Balaji | 3:52 |
| 7. | "Powerhouse" | Deepak Ram | Dinker Kalvala, Anirudh Ravichander, Amogh Balaji | 3:26 |
| 8. | "Mobsta" | Deepak Ram, Heisenberg | Anirudh Ravichander | 1:56 |
| Total length: | 25:58 | |||
Reception
The singles, "Chikitu", "Monica", and "Powerhouse", met with favourable response from critics and audiences.[14] After the song "Monica" was released, the hook step, performed by Pooja Hegde in the music video, quickly went viral and became a social media sensation, increasing the film's anticipation.[15][16] Many people recreated the dance step by recording their own dance performances to the song and sharing these videos across social media platforms.[17][18]
Legal issues
A week after the teaser's release, Ilaiyaraaja sent a notice to the makers for using "Vaa Vaa Pakkam Vaa" in the teaser without his permission. Pointed as an offence under the Copyright Act of 1976, the composer demanded the makers to get proper permission or remove the track from the teaser.[19][20] Rajinikanth, when questioned about the issue, stated that it was only between Ilaiyaraaja and the film's producer, Kalanithi Maran.[21] However, according to critic Sathish Kumar, Ilaiyaraaja does not hold the copyright to the song as Echo, the record label of the song, had their entire catalogue acquired by Sony Music South who later sold this song's rights to Sun Pictures.[22] During a hearing in the Madras High Court in late April, the judge stated Ilaiyaraaja could not claim exclusive ownership over the song, as the lyrics were written by a different person.[23]
References
- ^ "Makers unveil the electrifying audio of Coolie". DT Next. 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "It's Official: Rajinikanth's 'Thalaivar 171' with Lokesh Kanagaraj". The Times of India. 11 September 2023. Archived from the original on 12 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ Lokesh: "இது யார் பொண்ணு தெரியுமா?"😱LEO's Kutty Trisha மாறியே இருக்காங்க!😍Part 4 (in Tamil). BehindwoodsTV. 8 October 2023. Event occurs at 9:45. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Coolie Disco (from "Coolie")". Spotify. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ COOLIE – #Thalaivar171 Title Teaser | Superstar Rajinikanth| Sun Pictures| Lokesh Kanagaraj| Anirudh (in Tamil). Sun TV. 22 April 2024. Archived from the original on 23 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ பாரதிராஜா, மை. (23 April 2024). "Coolie: 'டிஸ்கோ டிஸ்கோ' ரீமிக்ஸ் தெரியும்; இதன் ஒரிஜினல் 'தங்க மகன்' வெர்ஷன் தெரியுமா?" [Coolie: you know the remix 'Disco Disco'; do you know the original 'Thanga Magan' version of it?]. Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Coolie promo: A swaggy Rajinikanth steals the spotlight". India Today. 12 December 2024. Archived from the original on 12 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "'Coolie': Special song 'Chikitu' composed by Anirudh Ravichander wins hearts with star-studded visuals - WATCH". The Times of India. 25 June 2025. Archived from the original on 25 June 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Pooja Hegde steals the show as Monica in Rajinikanth's Coolie second song". India Today. 11 July 2025. Archived from the original on 11 July 2025. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ Anirudh Ravichander (25 May 2025). Powerhouse Vibe (From "Coolie"). Archived from the original on 1 June 2025. Retrieved 1 June 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Anirudh Ravichander strikes gold again with a thumping score in 'Coolie Powerhouse' - Check out the BTS video". The Times of India. 24 May 2025. Archived from the original on 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ Mullappilly, Sreejith (17 July 2025). "Third single from Rajinikanth's Coolie, PowerHouse, to drop on this date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 17 July 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ "'Coolie' Audio Launch: Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj's film to have a grand promotional event on THIS date - Deets Inside". The Times of India. 18 July 2025. Archived from the original on 26 July 2025. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ Menon, Balaram (3 August 2025). "Rajinikanth's Coolie trailer out now: Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna join explosive cast". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Viral Song Monica: Pooja Hegde shines in 'Monica' from 'Coolie,' song hits 10 million views". Deccan Herald. 14 July 2025. Archived from the original on 14 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "Monica from Coolie: Pooja Hegde takes the internet by storm with amazing moves". Moneycontrol. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "നടുറോഡിൽ 'മോണിക്ക'യ്ക്ക് ചുവടു വച്ച് പെൺകുട്ടികൾ; കേസ് കൊടുക്കണമെന്ന് വിമർശനം, മറുപടി വൈറൽ". Malayala Manorama. 29 July 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Pooja Hegde's 'Monica' song crosses 25 mn views on YouTube". News Today. 23 July 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Ilaiyaraaja sends a copyright notice to Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' team". The Times of India. 1 May 2024. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Ilaiyaraaja issues copyright notice to Sun Pictures for using his song in Rajinikanth's Coolie promo". Cinema Express. 1 May 2024. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Rajinikanth reacts to 'Coolie' audio rights issue". The Times of India. 5 May 2024. Archived from the original on 15 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ "Ilaiyaraaja doesn't hold the copyright for the song 'Va Va Pakkam Va' featured in the 'Coolie' teaser- deets inside". The Times of India. 3 May 2024. Archived from the original on 6 May 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Ilaiyaraaja fights for rights of his music being used for Rajinikanth-starrer Coolie, but what do copyright laws say?". Hindustan Times. 15 May 2024. Archived from the original on 15 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.