‘Coolie': Pooja Hegde sizzles with Soubin Shahir in second song ‘Monica' from Rajinikanth starrer
The highly-anticipated movie is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, and bankrolled by Sun Pictures. The pan-Indian film is set to hit the screens on August 14, 2025.
The peppy number begins with a mention of the popular Italian actor Monica Bellucci. Set against the backdrop of a port, Pooja Hegde sizzles in the dance track amid a group of men and cargo ships.
Sung by Sublahshini, Anirudh Ravichander and rapper Asal Kolar, 'Monica' also has Soubin Shahir showing his movies in an energetic fashion. The Malayalam actor is part of an ensemble cast, which includes Upendra, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Shruti Haasan and Sathyaraj.
Anirudh has composed the music for Coolie, which is said to be a standalone movie and not part of Lokesh's celebrated Lokesh Cinematic Universe. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth is shooting for Jailer 2, a sequel to the 2023 blockbuster Jailer, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar.
ALSO READ:'Coolie': Anirudh Ravichander and T Rajendar amp up the fun in peppy number 'Chikitu' for Rajinikanth starrer
Meanwhile, the makers of Coolie released the first song in December 2024. Released on Rajinikanth's birthday, the catchy song, titled 'Chikitu', has vocals from veteran T Rajender and rapper Arivu, who has also written the song.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Deccan Herald
20 minutes ago
- Deccan Herald
Aamir Khan Productions denies involvement in Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' distribution: 'Only a friendly cameo'
Several reports claim that Coolie is doing record-breaking business and has already crossed Rs 500 crore even before its release. Adding to the curiosity, talks began to circulate about Aamir Khan that he is not just making a cameo but is distributing the movie.
Pink Villa
20 minutes ago
- Pink Villa
5 upcoming Tamil and Telugu movies clashing in theaters in September: Madharasi to Ghaati
Tamil and Telugu cinema are gearing up for an interesting clash in theaters. With 4 out of 5 movies already confirmed to hit big screens on September 5, 2025, here's a list of flicks that you should keep an eye out for. 5 upcoming Tamil and Telugu films releasing on September 5, 2025 1. Madharasi Madharasi is an upcoming Tamil-language action thriller starring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role. While the plot of the film is yet to be revealed, it is said to take place in the northern parts of India, with a man facing a crisis in his life. With Rukmini Vasanth, Vidyut Jammwal, and Biju Menon in co-lead roles, the movie marks director AR Murugadoss' return to Tamil cinema after Rajinikanth starrer Darbar (2020). Moreover, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Vikranth, Prem Kumar, Sanjay, and many more are in key roles. The cinematic venture is musically crafted by Anirudh Ravichander. 2. Mirai Mirai is a Telugu-language movie starring HanuMan fame Teja Sajja in the lead role, which is slated to release in theaters on September 5, 2025. The fantasy action adventure features the story of a prophesied warrior hero. As his destiny is tasked with the protection of nine sacred scriptures, he must safeguard them from falling into the wrong hands. If it reaches the wrong person, they would be able to become a god. Will the warrior succeed in mastering his own skills before time runs out, form the rest of the movie. With Ritika Nayak playing the female lead, Manchu Manoj plays the main antagonist. Moreover, the Karthik Gattamaneni directorial will have actors like Shriya Saran, Jagapathi Babu, Jayaram, and many more in key roles. 3. Shakthi Thirumagan/Bhadrakali Shakthi Thirumagan/Bhadrakali is a Tamil-Telugu bilingual flick focusing on a scam that took place in the 1960s, with an extremist's battle against the political system. With Vijay Antony in the lead role, the film is touted to be a high-octane action venture with intense family drama. As Vijay himself composes the tracks and background scores, the Arun Prabhu directorial has Vaagai Chandrasekar, Sunil Kripalani, Cell Murugan, Trupthi Ravindra, and more in supporting roles. 4. The Girlfriend The Girlfriend, starring Rashmika Mandanna in the lead role, is tentatively expected to hit the big screens on September 5, 2025. While the official release date hasn't been announced, the drama flick has been in the making for quite some time. While the plot hasn't been revealed, rumors suggest that the film follows the life of a young woman with dissociative identity disorder. As she has a super possessive boyfriend in her life, the woman has to balance between pleasing him and what she truly desires. With Rahul Ravindran helming the project, the movie is musically crafted by Hesham Abdul Wahab. The makers have already unveiled the first single titled Nadhive. Apart from Telugu, The Girlfriend will also be available in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. 5. Ghaati Ghaati is a Telugu-language action crime drama starring Anushka Shetty in the lead role. The film features the story of a woman who hails from the Ghaati tribe, known for growing and smuggling cannabis. However, when the people who dealt business with them show their true colors, the woman must rise beyond expectations, becoming a legend in her community. With Anushka taking on a rugged and menacing avatar, actors like Vikram Prabhu, Ramya Krishna, Jagapathi Babu, Jisshu Sengupta, John Vijay, Ravindra Vijay, and many more play key roles. Initially, the flick was planned to release on July 11, 2025, but was postponed to September 5, 2025, for undisclosed reasons.
NDTV
36 minutes ago
- NDTV
Rajinikanth Flies Economy With Daughter Aishwarya, Fans Cheer In Viral Video
New Delhi: Rajinikanth is once again trending on the Internet and the reason is not his upcoming film, Coolie. Instead, the superstar was recently spotted travelling in an economy class flight. The video was shared on X by a fan account on Thursday. The footage showed Rajinikanth and his daughter Aishwarya making their way through the flight. The actor obliged fans' requests and greeted them as they screamed in excitement. The father-daughter duo can be seen occupying the front row seats in economy class. When a fan yelled, "Thalaiva, face paakanum (Thalaiva, need to see your face)", Rajinikanth immediately got up and made his way to the aisle. He waved and greeted everyone with folded hands. Watch the full video here: When a Fan asked 'Thalaiva Face Paakanum' & see what Superstar #Rajinikanth does❤️???????? — AmuthaBharathi (@CinemaWithAB) August 7, 2025 On the work front, Rajinikanth's upcoming film Coolie will release in theatres on August 14. Earlier in May, the makers dropped a new teaser to mark the 100-day countdown to the film's release. The standout moment from the video is a recreation of an iconic scene from Rajinikanth's Thalapathi, where he's seen standing with the setting sun in the background. #Thalapathi x #Coolie My humble quick edit for Thalaivar❤️ Thank you Sun Pictures and Lokesh, Enna da life sad ah pogudhe nu nenaikkum bodhu, sema update erakki vitteenga. Thank you Thalaiva ???????? love you as always #Thalaivar #CoolieFromAug14 — Kousik Karthikeyan (@kousik23) May 6, 2025 Coolie is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film features Nagarjuna Akkineni, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan and Pooja Hegde in supporting roles. Aamir Khan will also make a cameo appearance in the movie. After Coolie, Rajinikanth has Jailer 2 in his lineup. The action drama went on floors in March 2025. The film will see the actor reprising his role of Muthuvel Pandian. Jailer 2 marks Nelson Dilipkumar's second collaboration with Rajinikanth. The film is produced by Kalanithi Maran's Sun Pictures. The cast of the movie has not been announced yet. The prequel, released in 2023, was a massive blockbuster and turned out to be one of the highest-grossing Tamil movies ever. It chronicled a former jail warden who is on a path of seeking revenge after his son goes missing and is assumed to be dead.
