India, Sept. 2 -- Lokesh Kanagaraj's ensemble film Coolie, headlined by Rajinikanth, was released in theatres on 14 August to mixed reviews. While the superstar's fans were more than happy with the massy film, many seemed disappointed that there wasn't more to the film than meets the eye. Lokesh addressed the odd criticism the film received at a conclave held by SSVM Institutions in Coimbatore and said this.

Lokesh spoke at the conclave about being grateful for the audience because their 'excitement' brought him to this stage of his career. However, he addressed how many built up the film as a time travel film or part of his cinematic universe and were disappointed it wasn't later on, stating, "In Coolie, I never mentioned time travel or...