The gritty Tamil actioner’s songs are high in energy and emotion

When singer-composer Anirudh Ravichander crafts a film soundtrack, we expect a diverse, emotionally charged collection of songs. That’s just what he serves up for 2025 actioner Coolie, starring big-screen behemoth Rajinikanth. Apart from serene ballad “Uyirnaadi Nanbane”, every track on the OST bursts with energy. Ravichander pairs veteran actor-singer T. Rajendar with rapper-composer Arivu for the relentlessly bouncy “Chikitu”, while singer-songwriter Siddharth Basrur rocks out on the powerful “I Am The Danger”. Welcome to a full-blooded set befitting such an intense, action-packed thriller.