Coolie No 1 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.Coolie No 1, starring Varun Dhawan, Sara Ali Khan, Paresh Rawal and Jaaved Jaaferi among others, has released on Amazon Prime Video. The film is the 45th directorial of David Dhawan who also helmed the original. It featured Govinda, Karisma Kapoor and Kader Khan in the lead roles.
The basic premise of the movie revolves around a rich businessman named Rozario (Rawal), Pandit Jai Kishen (Jaaferi) and Raju (Dhawan). After being insulted by Rozario, Jai Kishen plans to teach him a lesson by getting his daughter (Khan) married to Raju – a coolie posing as a millionaire. When Raju’s identity is exposed, he lies about having a filthy rich twin. One lie leads to another, and things start to go out of hand.
Sharing his experience of working on the remake, Varun Dhawan shared with indianexpress.com, “It was an extremely special experience. The screenplay of Coolie No 1 was amazing back then and is amazing even today. The story is about a poor boy looking for love. He is very innocent and goes beyond his means to find love. There is a moral to the story as well – that you shouldn’t be greedy for money like Sara’s dad, played by Pareshji, who wants to get his daughters married into wealthy families.”
He added, “Coolie No 1 is just amazing material that you can’t say no to, and as an actor, I was greedy to do it.”
"It looks like the filmmakers have forgotten that the world has changed. So has Bollywood. When you see Varun Dhawan, who has channelled Govinda in many of his films much better, tread almost the same path, mouthing almost the same lines, there’s no laughter, only despair," wrote Indian Express film critic Shubhra Gupta in her review. READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE
@realgattsby tweeted, "Sara ali khan is only reason to watch coolie no1 on Prime. Varun Dhawan is just overacting ki dukaan."
@Akcentgirl tweeted, "Please bollywood needs to control their mania for remakes! What worked 25 years ago may not necessarily work today as well. Audience has changed and so have our choices. Couldn't bear this movie even for 15 mins??? @Varun_dvn I expect better from you! #CoolieNo1 #VarunDhawan."
@Rishi_Panchal94 shared via Twitter, "What a disaster movie #CoolieNo1 @Varun_dvn you seriously need to work on your acting skills brother thankgod i had previous version of coolie no1."
@BenvalSujeet tweeted, "#CoolieNo1 I think it's good film to watch by one time and good work by, @SirPareshRawal @rajpalofficial And @Varun_dvn and @SaraaliKKhan both of them Look well in this film. Songs was outstanding in this film . Comedy in this film Not enough to see but it's OK with me."
@Adi_Rukhster06 shared on Twitter, "Watching #CoolieNo1 not on Prime but somewhere else. Honestly: Till now, movie is good. Varun Dhawan is better than Varun Dhawan in Judwaa 2. Sara Ali Khan is also good. Still there is too much overacting. But one can watch for fun. (PS: Don't compare with old one.)"
@iamCM_Singh wrote on Twitter, "Coolie No. 1 Movie Review: If You’re A Fan Of Govinda’s Version, Skip It & If You Aren’t A Fan Of Govinda’s Version, Watch Govinda’s Version #CoolieNo1@govindaahuja21 @KarismaKapoor."
Sharing some photos, Sara Ali Khan announced Coolie No 1's release and her customised accessories just cannot be missed.
@Prateek1017 took to Twitter to post, "#coolieno1 is a mad mad entertainer ! Leave your brain at home and just enjoy these 2 hours . @Varun_dvn comic timing is unbelievable, #SaraAliKhan good in her limited role..A clean family comedy film after ages from Bollywood ! Relish your christmas GIFTTT ..."
A fan @Risheeka5 tweeted, "People needs to stop comparing one person with another. Every person is different. @govindaahuja21 is a legend, a gem. You are comparing him with @Varun_dvn. When your mom used to compare you with Sharma ji ka beta, tab toh bari jalan hoti thi. #CoolieNo1"
"#CoolieNo1 Coolie no 1 is mad entertainer This film make u laugh And best part u will never be bored You will just keep smiling and offocus laugh a lot in this mad entertainer @Varun_dvn @SirPareshRawal is soul of the film. A must watch with ur family My rating 3.5/5," @Rachitmodi7 said via Twitter.
Taran Adarsh tweered, "#OneWordReview... #CoolieNo1: ENTERTAINING. Rating: Medium starMedium starMedium star½ . Out-and-out mass entertainer... Fun-fest that’s loaded with crazy situations, hilarious moments, witty lines... #VarunDhawan and #PareshRawal excel... Sit back and enjoy the ride. #CoolieNo1Review."
Indian Express film critic Shubhra Gupta gave the film one star. She wrote in her Coolie No 1 review, "When you see Varun Dhawan, who has channelled Govinda in many of his films much better, tread almost the same path, mouthing almost the same lines, there’s no laughter, only despair." READ FULL REVIEW HERE
@Jaidevvv tweeted, "Coolie No.1 is entertainment guaranteed. A full laugh riot. Would have been a superhit if released in theatres. Loved it ? Varun Dhawan is amazing at comedy and Sara Ali Khan never looked this hot ?#CoolieNo1."
@smartboyroshan_ shared via Twitter, "#OneWordReview…#CoolieNo1 : BLOCKBUSTER.Rating: 4 star?No one is looking for logic here... Focusses on humour and entertainment... First half hilarious... Second half could’ve been tighter... Loaded with clean humour... Families and kids should like. #Coolieno1Review."
Varun Dhawan asks fans to watch the film with 'friends, family or atleast ur pet.'
@Chrissuccess posted on Twitter, "#CoolieNo1 (Hindi|2020) - PRIME | Comedy film? May b v can laugh at d makers decision on pickg tis film to remake at tis digital era 2020. No logics, no entertainment. Overacting by Varun Dhawan. Couple of dance seq r gud. Better to watch d Original. Kuppai No 1 - Waste of Time!"
"@Varun_dvn #SaraAliKhan @SirPareshRawal And @rajpalofficial sir, I want to thank you as a token of appreciation for your hard work and dedication in making your fans feel happy with your acting and movies. Love u all of sir @PrimeVideoIN #coolieno1," tweeted @rajputsatyam93.
A fan @Nada_dvn tweeted, "Omg it's super amazing VD i love it it's a very beautiful light comdy movie i haven't laughed like this since a long time thank you for doing coolie No.1 and for making me smile and forget the whole world for a while big love from Egypt hero Blockbuster movie @Varun_dvn #CoolieNo1."
In an interview with indianexpress.com, Sara Ali Khan shared, "It was an amazing experience. David Dhawan’s films are, of course, great, but his songs are so much fun. Especially for me, songs are easier to immediately connect to than films. I have been a huge fan of the songs in all his movies and Ganesh (Acharya) sir is my favourite. The opportunity to work with both of them and recreate that kind of magic was surreal. And the most fun part of doing this film is that while it is an adaptation of the original, it caters to the audience of 2020. It is relevant as we are in a modern space. Our humour, our dialogues and our concepts have been tweaked for today’s audience."
Varun Dhawan, in an interview with indianexpress.com, said, "There are so many things that would be more fun outdoors, but given the circumstances, it is not safe to gather in one place. While theatres are open now, there is only 50% occupancy. So, we should be responsible and follow the rules laid down for our safety. Our film was originally scheduled to hit theatres in May, but the release had to be pushed back as we ran into the initial phase of the pandemic. Now, I don’t think there is a safer way than to watch it at home. And, Amazon Prime Video wants the theatre business to thrive as well. So, as and when it is safe, the film will be screened in theatres too. But as of now, this is the best and the safest way forward.
In an earlier statement, director David Dhawan said, "Songs from the original Coolie No 1 are hugely popular and timeless. These tracks also helped the film. I was always clear that if I ever made this film again, I would use these blockbuster songs. The songs from the original were created by music directors Anand Milind and written by lyricist Sameer, who are close to me. We have done a lot of work together. By including these songs in the new Coolie No 1, it was my way to pay back."
In an interview with indianexpress.com, Jaaved Jaaferi said, "It’s very unfair to compare. Varun, maybe inspired by Govinda, (but) he has evolved his own style. Varun is a very proficient performer. He has got a very good sense of comedy. I think he has done a great job."
The new version of the 1995 song "Husn Hai Suhana" brings back the classic Govinda-Karisma Kapoor vibe. The original track, composed by Anand-Milind, has been tweaked a little bit by Tanishk Bagchi. The original vocals by Chandana Dixit and Abhijeet Bhattacharya have been retained from the original. In an earlier statement, Sara Ali Khan said, "I genuinely believe that everyone I know has listened to, enjoyed and danced on Husn Hai Suhaana. It truly was an overwhelming feeling and a dream come true when I found out I would get to feature in the reprised version of this song."
In an interview with indianexpress.com, Varun Dhawan spoke about the relatability of Coolie NO 1 in today's times and said, "It is also a classic comedy, and in today’s world, everybody needs to laugh more than ever. Our film has it all. It is a comedy of errors, and a family film. For a very long time, we have not had an out-and-out comedy that is meant for family viewing. Especially so for OTT platforms, as most of what they stream are dark and gritty. So, our aim is to end the year by making viewers laugh and spread some Christmas cheer. The whole family, including young and old, can watch the film together."
In an interview with indianexpress.com, Sara Ali Khan spoke about the comparisons between the old and the new film and said, "There is no point hoping that our film isn’t compared to the original as it is going to happen regardless. The only thing that we can do and have tried to do is to have fun making it because that is what translates into making a successful film."
Varun Dhawan took to Twitter and shared, "#CoolieNo1OnPrime is live right now Santa coolie is here. Thank u everyone we are living in unprecedented times smile enjoy. It’s a masala fun entertainer watch with friends family or atleast ur pet merry Christmas."