Lokesh Kanagaraj Vows to Improve After Coolie Backlash: 'I'll Rectify in My Next Film'

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Lokesh Kanagaraj's ensemble film Coolie, starring Rajinikanth, was met with mixed reviews upon its August 14 release. Despite receiving thousands of criticisms, the film still managed to rake in over ₹500 crore worldwide. In a recent event, the director acknowledged the negative feedback and expressed his intention to learn from it, stating that he will strive to rectify the issues in his next film. Kanagaraj also touched upon the film's unexpected success, attributing it to the massive fan base of Rajinikanth. He expressed gratitude to the audience for supporting the film despite the criticisms. The director has previously spoken about not writing films based on high expectations, but rather focusing on storytelling that resonates with the audience. Coolie, which also stars Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, and Shruti Haasan, tells the story of an ex-union leader, Deva (Rajinikanth), who seeks to unravel the mystery surrounding his friend's sudden death. The film's success has been a notable achievement, and Kanagaraj's promise to improve in his next project has piqued the interest of fans and critics alike.