Director Lokesh Kanagaraj rarely engages with post-release debates, preferring to let his films do the talking. But earlier today, the architect of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe chose to address the media and speak candidly about the mixed reactions to his Rajinikanth-starrer Coolie.The director acknowledged that the film did not land with everyone and admitted that some of the criticism was valid. "Whenever there is criticism for a film from the audience, it is important to accept it. At the same time, beyond all the criticism, many saw the film for Rajinikanth sir.