Aamir Khan not involved in Coolie Hindi release, confirms production team
"His cameo in the film is purely a gesture of his bond with director Lokesh Kanagaraj and Rajinikanth. Everyone at AKP, especially Aamir Khan, is thrilled with the success of 'Sitaare Zameen Par' YouTube release and is overjoyed with the response it has received," the official further expressed.Earlier, reports suggested Khan called PVR-Inox boss Ajay Bijli directly to push for premium showcasing for 'Coolie.' The 'Sitaare Zameen Par' actor also allegedly pushed for a marketing tie-up in North India. It was stated that this left PVR-Inox in a tough spot, considering 'War 2' is slated for a theatrical release on the same day, on August 14.'Coolie' follows Deva (played by Rajinikanth), a former gold smuggler. He aims to recover his past recognition by reviving his old gang. He does so with stolen technology hidden in vintage golden watches, a unique plot point that adds intrigue to the film. The trailer for 'Coolie' released on August 2 and has already gained 20 million views on YouTube. Directed by Lokesh Kanagraj, the film is produced under the banner of Sun Pictures. The film boasts music by Anirudh Ravichander, who previously collaborated with Rajinikanth on the 2023 film 'Jailer', among other projects.'War 2', on the other hand, is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra. It follows the success of 'War', released in 2019. Jr NTR will play the antagonist in the film, alongside a star-studded cast. The film will be released worldwide in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.- Ends
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