Rajinikanth and Upendra cut from ‘Coolie’. , Photo Credit: Sun Pictures/YouTube
When Upendra was planted for Rajinikanth Coolie, The expectations around his character were high. In several interviews, director Lokesh Kanagarj confessed to being a fan of Maverick actor-Filmekar. Now that Coolie Out in theaters, has Lokesh and the team do justice to Upendra’s presence? Does Upendra’s cameo make an impact in multi-starrer?

When for the trailer Coolie Was outside, Upendra appeared in a retro avatar. His role was placed as a mystery, but the actor was played as a member from the Mazdoor Sangh, leading in the role of Devana, which is a role contained by Rajinikanth. It is believed that he plays Rajinikanth’s close aid in the film. What was in the trailer was a shot of Upendra’s eye trademark cruel movement. View reminds the people of Upendra’s creed Upendra (1999), a psychological thriller drama.
After the completion of some show before Coolie, What is the discussion about Upendra’s character among Kannada audience? From the initial response, people are influenced by the stylish appearance of the actor in the film. At the age of 56, Upendra still maintains attraction.

The idea of neighboring industries in a Rajinikanth film did a good job Jailor, Nelson’s 2023 blockbuster. Morever, Shivarajkumar’s memorable cameo Jailor, Who earned him to fans across the country, Upenendra’s casting appeared as an attractive decision.
However, fans are divided on their character development Coolie. Upendra is known for its eccentricities on the screen. Their characters come with a delightful unexpectedness and irony humor. Lokesh and his writer have failed the actor to capitalize on their trademark idiosyncrasy. It remains to be seen whether his character, whose name is Kalesha, will be discussed in the coming days.
The disappointment of the people may also steal from the fact that Lokesh and Upendra’s team felt like an ideal development. Upendra is known for the raw treatment of his characters and he increased to fame with deep violent plays A (1998)Upendra And Om (1995), Lokesh is also known for his love for violent style. Also, as Rajinikanth told during the audio launch in his speech. Coolie, Upendra is a master of using the story structure of a film, which is also the quality seen in Lokesh.
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Does Upendra get enough screen time in a film, including Nagarjuna, Shubin Shahir, Satyaraj and Shruti Haasan? Does he have memorable parts with Rajinikanth? Watch Coolie To find out but for Upendra’s fans, it will help if their expectations are under investigation.
Published – August 14, 2025 04:20 PM IST