Lokesh Kanagaraj reacts to fan theories on sci-fi and time travel in Coolie
He also spoke about working with Telugu actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, admitting that it took multiple narrations to bring him on board. 'The one actor who made me take it as a challenge to convince was Nagarjuna. It took seven narrations for him to get convinced. The way he acted in this film, I have no words to say.''Coolie' also stars Aamir Khan, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj, along with Pooja Hegde in a special song. Produced by Sun Pictures and featuring music by Anirudh Ravichander, the film has been certified 'A' by the CBFC.The trailer, launched during a grand audio event at Chennai's Nehru Indoor Stadium, is set against a backdrop of watch and gold smuggling. The three-minute-long cut hints at an intense action drama packed with mass elements and an emotional storyline.Here's the trailer: Prior to 'Coolie', Kanagaraj had helmed Vijay's 'Leo' (2023) and Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' (2022).The film is slated for a theatrical release on August 14, ahead of the Independence Day weekend. 'Coolie' will clash with YRF's 'War 2', starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, at the box office.- Ends
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