Kid calling Lokesh Kanagaraj 'Loki Mama' melts Coolie director's heart, his reaction goes viral
Kid calls Lokesh Kanagaraj 'Loki mama', his reaction goes viral
At a recent promotional event for his upcoming film Coolie, director Lokesh Kanagaraj had a heartwarming interaction with a young fan that quickly captured everyone's attention. While walking through a movie theater, Kanagaraj was pleasantly surprised when a child excitedly called out to him, using the affectionate nickname 'Loki Mama.' Touched by the moment, the director paused, walked back toward the child, and warmly placed his hand on the youngster's head in a gesture of affection and appreciation. The sweet exchange won over the crowd and soon made its way across social media, delighting fans everywhere.
Watch the viral video here:
A small kid called #LokeshKanagaraj as Loki Mama 🫶❤️ pic.twitter.com/bNonKhr8Zv
All about Lokesh Kanagarj's Coolie
Coolie is a highly anticipated Tamil-language action thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Kalanithi Maran under the banner of Sun Pictures. With a stellar cast led by superstar Rajinikanth, the film also features key performances from Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, and Shruti Haasan, alongside Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, Kanna Ravi, Monisha Blessy, and Kaali Venkat in supporting roles.
Originally announced in September 2023 as Thalaivar 171, signifying Rajinikanth's 171st lead role, the movie quickly garnered attention from fans and media alike. The official title, Coolie, was unveiled in April 2024, creating a wave of excitement. With Kanagaraj's reputation for crafting intense, stylish thrillers and Rajinikanth's commanding screen presence, Coolie is poised to be a major highlight in Tamil cinema.
What is Coolie about?
The film Coolie, featuring Rajinikanth in the lead role, is said to revolve around an aging gold smuggler named Deva. He harnesses stolen technology concealed within vintage watches to reunite his former gang and attempt a takeover of a dominant gold smuggling syndicate. However, his ambitious plan soon unravels into a chaotic whirlwind of crime, greed, and warped timelines.
When will Coolie trailer release?
As per latest updates, Coolie trailer will be released on 2nd August 2025. The makers unveiled a poster showcasing all the key characters from the film, including Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Upendra, and Shruti Haasan.
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