'Coolie' trivia: Anirudh Ravichander REVEALS the origin of ‘Alela Polema' in trailer; says it was pure gibberish before fans found Greek meaning
With just days to go before 'Coolie' hits theatres on August 14, one catchy element from its trailer has sparked curiosity among fans — the phrase 'Alela Polema.'
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
, known for his stunning compositions and unconventional style, has now revealed where it really came from.
Speaking at a promotional event alongside Shruti Haasan and Nagarjuna Akkineni, Anirudh admitted it wasn't the result of deep linguistic research, but rather a spontaneous burst of creativity in his studio.
'While working on the teaser, I sometimes go a bit wild in my studio — blabbering, shouting, making random sounds… and that's how 'Alela Polema' was born,' he laughed.
Lokesh loved it instantly
Once the line was recorded, Anirudh sent it to 'Coolie' director
Lokesh Kanagaraj
, fully expecting him to question its meaning.
Instead, Lokesh surprised him with a completely different reaction. 'He told me, 'That's my favourite part of the teaser,'' Anirudh recalled. 'That's the kind of bond we share — he just gets it, no explanation needed.' The phrase, though completely made up, has quickly become one of the film's most talked-about elements ahead of release.
An accidental Greek twist
Interestingly, the gibberish wasn't entirely meaningless after all. Anirudh later discovered online that in Greek, 'Alela Polema' loosely translates to 'I am ready to fight.'
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The composer insists this was pure coincidence. I don't understand the language, so it just sounded random to me,"he clarified. Still, the coincidence has only added to the mystique.
Coolie - Official Telugu Trailer
Following 'Coolie', Anirudh has an impressive lineup, including Sivakarthikeyan's 'Madharasi', Pradeep Ranganathan's 'Love Insurance Kompany' (LIK), and the most awaited Thalapathy Vijay starrer 'Jana Nayagan'. But for now, all eyes are on the
Rajinikanth
starrer 'Coolie', which is already dominating advance bookings in South India and overseas. Meanwhile, the 'Coolie' trailer had received good responses.
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