Pooja Hegde On Monica Bellucci's Coolie Song Comment: ‘Biggest Compliment Ever'
Rajinikanth's Coolie, releasing August 14, is generating buzz with its action sequences and viral song featuring Pooja Hegde. Monica Bellucci praised the track.
As the countdown begins for the release of Coolie on August 14, excitement is at an all-time high. Rajinikanth's action-packed film is creating immense buzz for its intense action sequences, mass entertainment, and a thumping soundtrack, Monica. The song, featuring actress Pooja Hegde in a special appearance, quickly went viral. The high-energy number earned praise from fans across the globe, with over 5 million views within 24 hours of release.
The most unexpected praise came from none other than the song's inspiration—Italian actress Monica Bellucci. While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, Pooja Hegde revealed her delight upon learning that Bellucci had seen and appreciated the track at the Cannes Film Festival.
'Oh, really? Wow. That's the biggest compliment ever," she responded, adding, 'I've actually always loved Monica Bellucci. She was so iconic in her own way for her persona. She didn't really need to do much. At the same time, she had a very unique style and a unique voice in terms of how she carried herself. So it was a big feat. But I'm glad. I'm glad she liked it."
Pooja Hedge credits fans for the achievement
The actress also credited fans for helping the song reach Bellucci. Appreciating the fans efforts, Pooja said, 'I believe a lot of people were commenting on her Instagram, and a lot of Tamil fans were saying, 'Please go watch Coolie's song.'"
Pooja Hedge is grateful to director Lokesh Kanagaraj
Speaking about the creative vision behind the song, Pooja expressed gratitude for the faith shown by director Lokesh Kanagaraj. She stated, 'For a director like him to say that and put their money where their mouth is by hiring me for that job, and for it to help the film, that's very exciting for me."
'It tells me I can contribute to tickets; I bring value. And these are the people whose opinion I should worry about, not so much anyone else's," Pooja added.
Coolie's Storyline and star-studded line-up
Penned by Chandhru Anbazhagan and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie promises a blend of action and drama. It boasts a powerhouse ensemble cast, including Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and Sathyaraj in key roles. The film also features cameo appearances by Aamir Khan and Pooja Hegde.
Talking about the storyline, the film centres around a gold smuggler, Deva (Rajinikanth). He uses antique watches to rebuild his criminal empire, but his plan leads to the formation of a gripping empire of crime, greed, and time manipulation.
Coolie's Box Office Clash
The action film is set for a major box office clash with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's War 2. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra, the film is one of the most anticipated action thrillers of the year. The film, set against a backdrop of intense personal conflict and high-stakes espionage, sees the return of super-spy Kabir (Hrithik Roshan), and Jr NTR joins as the enigmatic Vikram.
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