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Offensive term for a labourer from Asia
Coolie (/ˈkuːli/) is a term historically used for low-wage labourers, typically those of Indian or Chinese descent. The term was first used in the 16th
Coolie
2025 Indian film by Lokesh Kanagaraj
Coolie is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures
Coolie_(2025_film)
Topics referred to by the same term
refer to: Coolie (dog breed), an Australian dog breed Coolie (1983 Hindi film), a Hindi film Coolie (1983 Malayalam film), a Malayalam film Coolie (1995 film)
Coolie_(disambiguation)
2020 Indian film by David Dhawan
Coolie No. 1 is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language masala film directed by David Dhawan and produced by Vashu Bhagnani. A reboot of his own 1995 film of the
Coolie_No._1_(2020_film)
1995 Indian film by David Dhawan
Coolie No. 1 is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language masala film directed by David Dhawan, and written by Rumi Jaffery and Kader Khan. The film stars Govinda,
Coolie_No._1_(1995_film)
Topics referred to by the same term
Coolie No. 1 may refer to: Coolie No. 1 (1991 film), a Telugu film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao starring Venkatesh and Tabu Coolie No. 1 (1995 film)
Coolie_No._1
2025 Indian song by Sublahshini, Anirudh Ravichander and Asal Kolaar
Ravichander for the soundtrack album of the Indian Tamil-language film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Sun Pictures. The song was
Monica_(2025_song)
Indian action crime film
Railway Coolie is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language action crime film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and starring Mammootty, Meena, Harish Kumar and Roja. The
Railway_Coolie
1983 Indian film
Coolie is a 1983 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film, directed by Manmohan Desai and written by Kader Khan. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan as Iqbal
Coolie_(1983_Hindi_film)
1991 Indian film by K. Raghavendra Rao
Coolie No. 1 is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film produced by D. Suresh Babu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by K. Raghavendra
Coolie_No._1_(1991_film)
1936 novel by Mulk Raj Anand
Coolie is a novel by Mulk Raj Anand first published in 1936. The second book written by Mulk Raj Anand, Coolie reinforced his position as one of India's
Coolie_(novel)
2025 soundtrack album by Anirudh Ravichander
Coolie is the soundtrack album composed by Anirudh Ravichander for the 2025 film of the same name. The film is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, produced by
Coolie_(soundtrack)
Dog breed
(also known as the Australian Koolie or by the historic misnomer "German Coolie") is an Australian dog breed. The Koolie is a working or herding dog which
Koolie
British-American singer (born 1965)
Coolie Ranx (born Obiajula Ugbomah; 9 March 1965) is a British-American actor and singer best known for his membership in the third wave ska bands the
Coolie_Ranx
Indian screenwriter and director (born 1974)
independently. He has also made special appearances in films like Baaghi 3 and Coolie No. 1. He is famous for his works with his brother, Sajid Samji. The duo
Farhad_Samji
Indian filmmaker (born 1983)
Lokesh announced he would be directing the 171st film of Rajinikanth, Coolie (2025), produced by Sun Pictures and with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander
Lokesh_Kanagaraj
"Here's Where You Can Watch Rajinikanth's Coolie Online | Filmfare.com". Filmfare. Retrieved 13 September 2025. "Coolie releases on OTT: Watch Rajinikanth,
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"Here's Where You Can Watch Rajinikanth's Coolie Online | Filmfare.com". Filmfare. Retrieved 13 September 2025. "Coolie releases on OTT: Watch Rajinikanth,
List of highest-grossing Tamil films
List_of_highest-grossing_Tamil_films
US musical group
The Coolies were an American alternative rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, active from 1986 to 1989. They derived their name from a dictionary definition
The_Coolies
Indian film director (born 1951)
(1990), Shola Aur Shabnam, Bol Radha Bol (both 1992), Raja Babu (1994), Coolie No.1 (1995), Saajan Chale Sasural (1996), Judwaa, Hero No. 1, Deewana Mastana
David_Dhawan
"Here's Where You Can Watch Rajinikanth's Coolie Online | Filmfare.com". Filmfare. Retrieved 13 September 2025. "Coolie releases on OTT: Watch Rajinikanth,
List of highest-grossing Indian films
List_of_highest-grossing_Indian_films
2013 book by Gaiutra Bahadur
Coolie Woman (full title: Coolie Woman: The Odyssey of Indenture) is a book written by Gaiutra Bahadur and co-published in 2013 by Hurst and Company of
Coolie_Woman
Cone-shaped hat worn in parts of Asia
(삿갓) in Korea. English terms for the hat include bamboo hat, Chinese hat, coolie hat, paddy hat, rice hat, sedge hat. In Southeast Asia, it is known as do'un
Asian_conical_hat
Indian Film Producer and Entrepreneur (born October 1983)
several Bollywood movies, including the 2020 releases Jawaani Jaaneman and Coolie No. 1. Deshmukh has also founded the organic skincare brand Love Organically
Deepshikha_Deshmukh
1983 Indian film
Coolie is a Malayalam language film which was released in 1983. It stars Ratheesh, Mammootty and Shankar in lead roles, directed by Ashok Kumar, produced
Coolie_(1983_Malayalam_film)
Dam in the US state of Washington
Grand Coulee Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Columbia River in the U.S. state of Washington, built to produce hydroelectric power and provide irrigation
Grand_Coulee_Dam
Indian film producer
launched Puja Entertainment India Ltd. in 1995 with the movie Coolie No. 1 His films include Coolie No. 1 (1995), Hero No. 1 (1997), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Vashu_Bhagnani
Indian actress
lead, such as Jagir and Coolie in the 1980s. From the late 1990s to present, she has played supporting roles in films like Coolie, Hungama, Kyaa Kool Hai
Shoma_Anand
1954 memoir by Betty Jeffrey
White Coolies is a 1954 memoir by Australian nurse Betty Jeffrey about her experiences in World War Two. This included surviving the sinking of the Vyner
White_Coolies
Movement
The Coolie-Begar or Coolie- Utar movement was a non-violent movement by the general public of Kumaun in the Bageshwar town of United Provinces in 1921
Coolie-Begar_movement
Indian actress and former model (born 1970)
debut film Prema Pustakam. Kanchan's films include Gandharvam, Amaanat, and Coolie No.1. She won Nandi Special Jury Award for Best Performance in Prema Pusthakam
Kanchan_(actress)
2026 Indian film by Buchi Babu Sana
Peddi, another villager and Appalasoori's companion, works as an aata coolie (sports laborer) possessing unmatched cricketing skills. He participates
Peddi
Bangladeshi action comedy film
Coolie (Bengali: কুলি, 'Porter') is a 1997 Bangladeshi Dhallywood action comedy film, directed by Montazur Rahman Akbar and written by Abdullah Zahir Babu
Coolie_(1997_film)
Species of fish
Indian coolie-loach (Pangio goaensis) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Pangio. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Pangio goaensis". FishBase
Indian_coolie-loach
Anti-immigrant law on Chinese labor in the US
Act to Prohibit the "Coolie Trade" by American Citizens in American Vessels. A similar act, which would be called the Anti-Coolie Act of 1862 in short
Anti-Coolie_Act
1995 Indian film
Coolie is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language action film directed and written by P. Vasu. The film stars Sarathkumar and Meena in lead roles with Radharavi,
Coolie_(1995_film)
Indian actress (born 1993)
and Kranti (2023). Her highest grossing release came with the Tamil film Coolie (2025). She is a trained classical Bharata Natyam dancer who has given more
Rachita_Ram
2004 single by Nina Sky
known for the use of the recurring ostinato on the bongos known as the "Coolie Dance" riddim. This has been the subject and musical motif of many musical
Move_Ya_Body
Indian actor (born 1987)
perform well commercially. He worked with his father for a third time in Coolie No. 1, a 2020 adaptation of the Govinda-starrer 1995 film of the same name
Varun_Dhawan
(westernized South Asians) Coolie Wog Bengalis Bong Bongal Danchi babu Dkhar Kalar Malaun Mayang Indians Chinki (Northeast Indians) Coolie Keling (Maritime Southeast
List_of_ethnic_slurs
1982 Hong Kong film by Terry Tong
Coolie Killer is a 1982 Hong Kong action film directed by Terry Tong and starring Charlie Chin, Elliot Ngok, Lisa Chiao Chiao and Cecilia Yip. Ko Tat-fu
Coolie_Killer
Indian politician, nationalist, barrister and academician (1901–1953)
Bagh massacre Noakhali riots Non-cooperation movement Christmas Day Plot Coolie-Begar movement Prince of Wales riots Chauri Chaura incident Kakori conspiracy
Shyama_Prasad_Mukherjee
Indian actor and choreographer (born 1986)
after 'Monica' song from Coolie becomes a chartbuster". Cinema Express. 20 July 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-14. "Rajinikanth's Coolie Part Of LCU? Sandy Master's
Sandy_(choreographer)
Species of fish
true Kuhli loach (Pangio kuhlii), which can be used synonymously with "coolie" loach, occasionally referred to as eel loach, is a small eel-like freshwater
Kuhli_loach
2019 Indian Bhojpuri language film
Coolie No. 1 is a 2019 Indian Bhojpuri-language action romance drama film directed by Lal Babu Pandit and produced by Surendra Prasad under the banner
Coolie_No._1_(2019_film)
2004 Indian film
Coolie (Bengali: কুলি) is a 2004 Indian Bengali-language action film directed by Swapan Saha, written by N.K. Salil and produced by Vijay-Laxmi Movies
Coolie_(2004_film)
1993 Indian film by Santhana Bharathi
Telugu, Kannada, and twice in Hindi. Thangavel is a bachelor working as a coolie in a bus stand. One day, he goes to look for a bride for himself at someone's
Sinna_Mapplai
of 2026 List of highest-grossing Tamil films See WP:RSP, WP:ICTFSOURCES Coolie's reported worldwide grosses vary between ₹514 crore (The Hans India; Filmfare;
List_of_Tamil_films_of_2025
Indian playback singer (born 2000)
cinema, Telugu cinema, and Hindi cinema, including the songs "Monica" from Coolie (2025), "Golden Sparrow" from Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (2025), and "Kissik"
Sublahshini
Indian actor (born 1959)
Issar started his acting career as a villain in Manmohan Desai's 1983 film Coolie, but gained recognition with the portrayal of Duryodhana in B. R. Chopra's
Puneet_Issar
Natural number
country. Vijay Verma's (Amitabh Bachchan) coolie number in the 1975 Hindi film Deewaar. Raja's (Rajnikanth) coolie number in the 1981 Tamil film Thee, a remake
786_(number)
British Army logistics unit
The Canton Coolie Corps was a British Army logistics unit raised in 1860 for service in the latter part of the Second Opium War. The unit was recruited
Canton_Coolie_Corps
Indian film production company
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company is known for producing the comedies: Coolie No. 1 (1995), Hero No. 1 (1997), and Biwi No.1 (1999). It has produced over
Pooja_Entertainment
Indian film producer
Bollywood movies and directed three Masala films. He produced the Hindi film Coolie (1983) and was Executive Producer of Mard (1985). Desai is the son of film
Ketan_Desai_(director)
Ethnic slur directed at Pakistanis and other South Asians
minister Rishi Sunak, which the prime minister later addressed and condemned. Coolie – Offensive term for a labourer from Asia "Paki, n. and adj". OED Online
Paki_(slur)
Indian singer (born 1954)
from Coolie (1983), composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal "Mubarak Ho Tum Sabko Haj Ka Mahina" from Coolie (1983) "Mujhe Peene ka Shokh Nahin" Coolie (1983)
Shabbir_Kumar
Unreleased Indian film by H. Vinoth
31 December 2025. "Most awaited Tamil films in 2025: From Rajinikanth's Coolie, Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's Thug Life to Thalapathy 69". OTTPlay. Archived
Jana_Nayagan
Indian film director (born 1974)
predominantly in Hindi cinema. He is popular for penning the scripts of Coolie No. 1 (1995), Hero No. 1 (1997), and Biwi No.1 (1999) in association with
Rumi_Jaffery
Indian actor and film producer (born 1959)
Zakhm (1998), Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022) and the Tamil film, Coolie (2025). Akkineni Nagarjuna was born on 29 August 1959 at St. Isabel's Hospital
Nagarjuna_(actor)
Upcoming Indian film by Ashwath Marimuthu
Ragav. Rajinikanth Simran Raashii Khanna Yogi Babu After the success of Coolie in mid-2025, it was reported that Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan would collaborate
Dharman
Indian actor (born 1942)
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Kaala Patthar, Dostana, Laawaris, Silsila, Namak Halaal, Coolie, Sharaabi, and Mard. Bachchan was voted the "greatest star of stage or screen"
Amitabh_Bachchan
2026 Indian film by David Dhawan
fourth film together following Main Tera Hero (2014), Judwaa 2 (2017) and Coolie No. 1 (2020). Production was scheduled to begin in April 2024 following
Hai_Jawani_Toh_Ishq_Hona_Hai
Indian actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer (1937–2018)
comedy roles in Aankhen, Taqdeerwala, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Dulhe Raja, Coolie No. 1, Saajan Chale Sasural, Sooryavansham, Judaai, Aunty No. 1, Bade Miyan
Kader_Khan
Ethnic slur used to refer to a Black person
were used to demean black persons in this country. Words such as Kaffir, coolie, Boesman, hotnot and many others have negative connotations and remain offensive
Kaffir_(racial_term)
Indian actor (born 1986)
Bank Chor (2017), Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), Dil Bechara (2020) and Coolie No. 1 (2020) and the remake of the 2005 Telugu film Chatrapathi (2023).
Sahil_Vaid
Short play by German playwright Bertolt Brecht
Merchant mistakenly shoots the coolie, thinking he was being attacked, when he was in reality being offered some water the coolie still had left in his bottle
The_Exception_and_the_Rule
Indian actress (born 1995)
In the same year, Khan starred opposite Varun Dhawan in the comedy film Coolie No. 1, an adaptation of David Dhawan's 1995 film of the same name. The film
Sara_Ali_Khan
Indian actor (born 1950)
highest-grossing Indian films of all time. His action films Jailer (2023) and Coolie (2025) became major commercial success in Tamil cinema, making him the only
Rajinikanth
Guyanese-American writer
Gaiutra Bahadur is a Guyanese-American writer. She is best known for Coolie Woman: The Odyssey of Indenture, which was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize
Gaiutra_Bahadur
American ska band
are an American ska band formed in 1997, when former Toasters vocalist, Coolie Ranx, at the urging of Pietaster's vocalist Steve Jackson, joined with former
Pilfers
Indian actress and singer (born 1986)
with the Telugu film Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (2023) and the Tamil film Coolie (2025). In addition to her acting career, Haasan is also an established
Shruti_Haasan
Ethnic group
received some of these coolies from Mexico, where owning a Chino coolie showed high status. Records of three Japanese coolies dating from the 16th century
Chinese_Peruvians
Indian actress (born 1990)
From Coolie & She 'Loved It'". The Free Press Journal. Retrieved 7 September 2025. Pooja Hegde's dance number Monica from Rajinikanth starrer Coolie has
Pooja_Hegde
Film by Sushrut Jain
Shamita Shetty In Her Comeback and Rudhraksh Jaiswal. It is produced by Mad Coolie Productions. It was released on 10 February 2023. Based on the Italian film
The_Tenant_(2023_film)
Indian actor
is known for his works in Telugu and Hindi movies, including Prem Qaidi, Coolie No. 1, Tirangaa, Prema Khaidi, Kranti Kshetra, Ravan Raaj: A True Story
Harish_Kumar_(actor)
Indian actor and comedian (born 1971)
Sapne. His first film was Shool (1999), in which he played the role of a coolie. Although Yadav found success in negative roles, he preferred comic roles
Rajpal_Yadav
Dutch colony in Indonesia (1800–1949)
suspending coolies by their toes or thumbs until they broke. Medical care for the coolies was scarce and often aimed at healing punished coolies so they
Dutch_East_Indies
Indian actor and film producer (born 1960)
an attorney in both Sathruvu (1991) and Dharma Chakram (1996), a coolie in Coolie No. 1 (1991), an eccentric cop in both Surya IPS (1991) and Gharshana
Venkatesh_(actor)
Racial slur against Chinese people
Chink in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Ang moh Chinaman Ching chong Coolie Gook Guling (derogatory) Gweilo Jap Moke (slang) Shina (word) List of ethnic
Chink
1983 film by A. Jagannathan
Vaa Pakkam Vaa" was recomposed by Anirudh Ravichander as "Coolie Disco" for the 2025 film Coolie also starring Rajinikanth. Thanga Magan was released on
Thanga_Magan_(1983_film)
Ethnic slur directed at Indians and South Asians
East Asians) Chinese Ah Beng Chankoro Chinaman Ching chong Chink Chinky Coolie Jook-sing (overseas / westernized Chinese) Locust Shina Toku-A Zhing-zhong
Pajeet
British joint-stock company (1600–1858)
Bagh massacre Noakhali riots Non-cooperation movement Christmas Day Plot Coolie-Begar movement Prince of Wales riots Chauri Chaura incident Kakori conspiracy
East_India_Company
1998 Indian film by Kanti Shah
music was composed by Anand Raj Anand. The narrative revolves around a coolie who vows to exact revenge upon a crime lord and his cronies after they kill
Gunda_(1998_film)
Indian film actor, director and producer (born 1983)
production company that has produced hits like Manjummel Boys. In 2025, Coolie marked his first full-length role appearance in Tamil cinema. His acting
Soubin_Shahir
Indian film producer and director (1937-1994)
Akbar Anthony, Dharam Veer, Chacha Bhatija, Parvarish, Suhaag, Naseeb, Coolie and Mard. Manmohan Desai was of Gujarati ancestry. His father, Kikubhai
Manmohan_Desai
Miscegenation history
the sugar colonies of Indians emerged such as "the degraded coolie woman" and the "coolie wife beater", due to Indian women being murdered by their husbands
History_of_miscegenation
Political party in India
రైతుకూలీ సంఘం (ఆంధ్రప్రదెౕశ్)/ Raitu Coolie Sangham (Andhra Pradesh) (Farmers Labourers League (Andhra Pradesh)) is a revolutionary peasants' movement
Raitu Coolie Sangham (Andhra Pradesh)
Raitu_Coolie_Sangham_(Andhra_Pradesh)
2025 Indian film by Gowtam Tinnanuri
soundtrack Language Telugu Label Aditya Music Producer Anirudh Ravichander Anirudh Ravichander chronology Vidaamuyarchi (2025) Kingdom (2025) Coolie (2025)
Kingdom_(2025_film)
Trinidadian Canadian artist, curator, and academic
Gosine's collaborative show "Coolie Coolie Viens" opened at Western University. The title references “coolie, coolie, come for curry”, a derogatory
Andil_Gosine
Stereotype of some rural Americans
(westernized South Asians) Coolie Wog Bengalis Bong Bongal Danchi babu Dkhar Kalar Malaun Mayang Indians Chinki (Northeast Indians) Coolie Keling (Maritime Southeast
Hillbilly
Indian film production and film distribution company
produced numerous blockbuster films such as Sarkar, Petta, Beast, Jailer and Coolie. "Sun Group". india.mom-rsf.org. Archived from the original on 18 January
Sun_Pictures
Medical condition
Coolie itch is a cutaneous condition caused by Rhizoglyphus parasiticus, characterized by an intense pruritus. It is found in India on tea plantations
Coolie_itch
Indian casting director
Rowdy Rathore,Wazir, Sanam Teri Kasam, Babumoshai Bandookbaaz, Andhadhun, Coolie No. 1 and Yaariyan 2. In 2009, Girdhar Swami commenced his career as a casting
Girdhar_Swami
Generative AI company based in India
used in Kesari Chapter 2, episodes of Special Ops, the "Chikitu" song in Coolie, and War 2. Generative artificial intelligence Lip-sync Audiovisual translation
NeuralGarage
Cubans whose ancestry originated in China
needed] There were almost no women among the nearly entirely male Chinese "coolie" population that migrated to Cuba (1%). Marriages of Chinese immigrants
Chinese_Cubans
Indian actress
season of Suzhal. She has announced her involvement in Jana Nayagan and Coolie, describing the opportunity as a blessing. "Cooku With Comali fame Monisha
Monisha_Blessy
African-American colloquial term
East Asians) Chinese Ah Beng Chankoro Chinaman Ching chong Chink Chinky Coolie Jook-sing (overseas / westernized Chinese) Locust Shina Toku-A Zhing-zhong
Nigga
(2023), Waltair Veerayya (2023), Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (2023) and Coolie (2025), all of which ranks among the list of highest-grossing films. List
Shruti_Haasan_filmography
Japanese professional wrestler
Minato, Tokyo, Japan Professional wrestling career Ring name(s) Captain Noah Coolie S.Z. C.T.U Ranger Blue Jado Punish Shoji Akiyoshi Billed height 5 ft 10 in
Jado
Derogatory and racially offensive word
(westernized South Asians) Coolie Wog Bengalis Bong Bongal Danchi babu Dkhar Kalar Malaun Mayang Indians Chinki (Northeast Indians) Coolie Keling (Maritime Southeast
Wog
COOLIE
COOLIE
COOLIE
Boy/Male
Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
One who Knows
Male
Russian
(Федір) Ukrainian form of Russian Fedar, FEDIR means "gift of God."
Girl/Female
Scandinavian American
Hebrew name Elizabeth. My God is bountiful;God of plenty.
Male
Greek
Variant spelling of Greek Herakles, HERACLES means "glory of Hêrâ."
Girl/Female
Tamil
Vakshana | வாகà¯à®·à®¾à®¨à®¾
Nourishing, River bed, Flame, Oblation
Boy/Male
Tamil
Matchless or incomparable
Female
Polish
Pet form of Polish Stefania, STEFCIA means "crown."
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Good
Girl/Female
Biblical
Praise the Lord.
Girl/Female
Indian, Sikh
Blessed by God with Wealth and Prosperity
COOLIE
COOLIE
COOLIE
COOLIE
COOLIE
n.
Same as Cooly.
n.
Alt. of Coolie
pl.
of Coolie
n.
An East Indian porter or carrier; a laborer transported from the East Indies, China, or Japan, for service in some other country.