Rajinikanth reveals his favorite role in 'Coolie', predicts Nagarjuna's role as Simon to join the Baasha legacy
's directorial 'Coolie' is stepping strong for a grand theatrical debut on August 14. The pre-release event of the film happened in Hyderabad, and the cast and crew interacted with fans to share their experience.
Superstar
Rajinikanth
surprised fans by participating in the Telugu pre-release event of the film 'Coolie' via video, expressing his best wishes to the fans, and sharing his experience working on the film. 'I have completed 50 years in cinema. Just as this year is an important year, this year I have been working with Lokesh Kanagaraj on an important film called 'Coolie.' The film will release on August 14. Lokesh Kanagaraj is a director who delivers consecutive hits, just like Rajamouli.
It was a great experience working with him,' he said.
Rajinikanth shared his excitement over his co-stars
Talking about his key collaborations in the film, Rajinikanth said, 'Sathyaraj has joined me in the film after many years. I am working with Shruti Haasan. Upendra has a cameo role, and
Soubin Shahir
takes a villain role. It's great; Aamir Khan is making a special appearance for the first time in a South Indian film," he shared happily.
Rajinikanth wanted to do Simon
According to Rajinikanth, the biggest surprise in the film is Nagarjuna's performance. He said, "The character Simon has to be very stylish; he initially expressed a desire to portray the role. Then Lokesh came and said that Nagarjuna had agreed to the role. His approval was a great shock and joy to me," he said. Rajinikanth also added that
Nagarjuna Akkineni
agreed to act in the film not for money but because of the good work.
Recalling their 17-day Thailand shoot
'I had the opportunity to work with Nagarjuna for 17 days in Thailand. I was amazed by his simplicity, his easy-going manner, and his fitness formula. His character, Simon, will be remembered like Baasha and Antony. Along with the music of composer Anirudh, 'Coolie' should be a big hit,' he said, garnering support from fans.
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