Coolie (2025) Soundtrack: A Massy Musical Feast by Anirudh

Introduction

Anirudh Ravichander delivers a potent soundtrack for Lokesh Kanagaraj’s high-octane Coolie, starring Rajinikanth. Released on August 2, 2025, via Sun Pictures, the album features eight tracks crafted between July 2024 and March 2025 at studios in Chennai and Las Vegas. It’s a mix of thunderous mass numbers, nostalgic nods, and soulful melodies, cementing Anirudh’s role as the musical voice of modern Tamil cinema.

Musical Highlights & Track Breakdown

1. Coolie Disco (Instrumental)

A powerhouse opening with electronic beats, anthemic trumpets, and a nostalgic nod to “Vaa Vaa Pakkam Vaa”. Thalaivar’s laughter at the end ties the loop between vintage Rajini and new-age spectacle.

2. Chikitu (T. Rajhendherr, Anirudh, Arivu)

The album’s quirk bomb. TR’s raw vocal flair fused with Arivu’s folk-rap stylings makes this track unpredictable, and that’s exactly why it works.

3. Monica (Sublahshini, Anirudh, rap by Asal Kolaar)

A playful, retro-disco dance number that became a viral TikTok/Instagram reel sensation. The mix of Subhalakshmi’s smooth vocals and Anirudh’s modern grooves has given it a cult following, while Soubin Shahir’s choreography from the video gave fans endless memes and reels.

4. Powerhouse (Arivu, Anirudh)

This is the adrenaline track of the album. With Rajini’s dialogues woven into the beat and the “Say My Name” sample, it’s an instant whistle moment designed for theatres.

5. Uyirnaadi Nanbane (Sai Smriti, Anirudh)

The album’s emotional core. Orchestral strings, gentle piano touches, and Smriti’s honeyed vocals provide relief from the high-voltage energy—reminding us that Rajini films also have their heart.

6. I Am The Danger (Siddharth Basrur, Anirudh)

Pure Western rock energy—heavy riffs, industrial beats, and the kind of track that will elevate Rajini’s action montages into goosebump territory.

7. Kokki (Sooraj Santhosh, Amogh Balaji)

An experimental track that blends Carnatic microtones with EDM layers. It feels like a spiritual cousin of “Kurumugil” from Sita Ramam but with Lokesh’s darker cinematic tone.

8. Mobsta (Anirudh)

The swagger closer. Reminiscent of “The Eagle is Coming” from Vikram, this track confirms Anirudh’s knack for creating theme songs that outlive the film itself.

Behind the Music

Anirudh recorded across Chennai and Las Vegas, experimenting with live instrumentalists, heavy electronic layering, and even AI-generated motifs during writer’s block. He admitted that AI helped spark fresh ideas, but the final arrangements are distinctly Anirudh—catchy, cinematic, and loud enough to move a theatre.

Critical & Audience Reception

• Critics appreciated the mix of genres, but a few felt the mass numbers slightly overshadowed the softer melodies.
  
• Fans, however, have embraced the album wholeheartedly. “Monica” memes flooded social media, while “Powerhouse” has already become the default stadium chant track for Rajini fans.
  
• The album hit #2 on Spotify India and clocked 60M+ streams within days.
  

Comparisons & Continuity

If Jailer’s “Kaavaalaa” was a mass anthem, Coolie’s “Monica” is its groovier successor.
If Leo had “Naa Ready,” Coolie answers with “Chikitu.”
And like Vikram’s “Once Upon a Time,” Coolie’s “Mobsta” gives Rajini a background score song that will echo beyond the film.

Final Thoughts

Coolie is a soundtrack that celebrates Rajinikanth’s larger-than-life persona while showing how far Anirudh has come as a composer. It blends mass, melody, and experimentation—ensuring there’s something for the hardcore fan, the casual listener, and the meme culture crowd.

Verdict: A complete musical package for a superstar film. Energetic, emotional, and unapologetically mass.