We’re halfway into 2025, and the past six months have given us varied films — some memorable, others lacklustre. As we enter the year’s second half, IMDb’s mid-year data has revealed Rajinikanth’s Coolie as the most anticipated film among the Indian audience. The lists, set to be released officially on July 10, are based on the page views of over 250 million monthly visitors to the site. 

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The anticipation around Coolie is natural — it brings together superstars Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, and Aamir Khan under the direction of Lokesh Kanagaraj. The director believes there is another reason why the actioner is awaited. “The reunion of legends Rajinikanth and Sathyaraj after 38 years has created magic on screen. This recognition reflects the excitement our fans have shown worldwide,” he said. In the list of anticipated films, Coolie is followed by Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2, and Prabhas’s The Raja Saab.