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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Not Rajnikanth, Lokesh Kanagaraj found Nagarjuna Akkineni harder to convince for Coolie instead: 'It was tough but…'
Coolie, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, is slated to release in theaters on August 14, 2025. Ahead of the film hitting big screens, director Lokesh Kanagaraj was spotted in an interview, revealing how he found it harder to convince Nagarjuna Akkineni for the film than Rajinikanth. Lokesh Kanagaraj on convincing Nagarjuna Akkineni for Coolie Talking with The Hollywood Reporter, director Lokesh Kanagaraj said, 'Nagarjuna once asked me, how did I convince Rajini sir for Coolie. That is when I told him that was easy for me, convincing you was harder.' The director continued, 'Nag sir is playing the antagonist in the film. He has never done it before. I could see sir enjoying himself because good characters have certain boundaries, you have to walk the right path. When it comes to a baddie, you could do whatever you want, breaking the barriers.' Lokesh revealed Nagarjuna's struggle with using profanity, noting the actor's four-decade-long career free of such language. Additionally, the Kuberaa actor is waiting for his family to see the movie and react to his performance. About Coolie Coolie is an upcoming Tamil-language action flick starring Rajinikanth in the lead role. The film is said to revolve around a harbour and the labourers, with Nagarjuna Akkineni and Upendra Rao playing key roles. Apart from the veteran stars, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan will be making a cameo appearance in the movie. Moreover, an ensemble cast of actors like Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Pooja Hegde (dance number), and more are also part of the movie. In the recent interview itself, Lokesh Kanagaraj confirmed that Coolie's trailer will be released on August 2, 2025. The director does not want to reveal much about the plot ahead of its release. Interestingly, the director initially pitched a fantasy movie to Rajinikanth, which the superstar also liked. However, Lokesh decided it would be better to go ahead with a venture like Coolie instead. Coming to Loki's professional front, he is next directing the Karthi starrer Kaithi 2. The sequel flick would be part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), and afterwards, he would join hands with Aamir Khan for a superhero venture.
Pink Villa
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
No teaser or trailer release for Rajinikanth's Coolie? Here's what we know
Coolie, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role is slated to release in theaters on August 14, 2025. Now, it appears that the Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial may employ a different promotional strategy before its release. Is Coolie NOT releasing a teaser or trailer? According to a buzz on the internet, including a post shared by Susee Maha, it is mentioned that the movie will likely not have a teaser or trailer before its release. Apparently, the makers are attempting to adopt a new marketing strategy for the Rajinikanth-starrer. However, as of now, this is just a speculation and hasn't been confirmed by the makers. About Coolie Coolie is an upcoming Tamil-language movie, billed as an action entertainer. The film, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is said to feature the superstar in a negative-shaded role, alongside actors Nagarjuna Akkineni and Upendra Rao in key roles. As the film is set to have Aamir Khan in a cameo role, we at Pinkvilla had exclusively reported how the Bollywood superstar would make an appearance in the movie near its climax and would have a massy introduction scene. Talking about Aamir's role, Nagarjuna Akkineni, who is playing an antagonist, said, 'Aamir Khan and I don't have scenes together. We have two different chapters in the film... But I saw his work afterward. His performance is brilliant. You'll see a new Aamir and be shocked.' Apart from the stars, the movie will feature Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Pooja Hegde (in a dance number), and many more in the ensemble cast. Coming to Rajinikanth 's work front, the superstar is next set to appear in the lead role for Jailer 2. The Nelson Dilipkumar directorial will be the sequel to 2023's Jailer, with the actor reprising his role as 'Tiger' Muthuvel Pandian. The second installment is expected to feature Nandamuri Balakrishna in an extended cameo role, likely playing a police officer. While more details about the movie are yet to be made, Mohanlal is rumored to be currently shooting for the sequel flick in Chennai. Moreover, Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar is also expected to reprise his role.
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Nagarjuna drops major spoilers about his, Aamir Khan's roles in Rajinikanth's Coolie: ‘You will be shocked'
Lokesh Kanagaraj's ensemble film Coolie, headlined by Rajinikanth, is one of the most-awaited films this year. In an interview with Mid-Day, Nagarjuna dropped major spoilers about his and Aamir Khan's roles in the film, revealing fresh details that the audience wasn't aware of. (Also Read: Aamir Khan turns up the heat as Dahaa in Rajinikanth's Coolie, fans call it a 'banger first look') Nagarjuna and Aamir Khan play key roles in Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie. Nagarjuna drops major spoilers about Coolie Recently, the makers of Coolie confirmed that Aamir will play Dahaa in the film by dropping a monochrome picture of him smoking a pipe while dressed in a vest and jeans. Nagarjuna revealed that he does not have scenes with Aamir and said, 'Aamir and I don't have scenes together. We have two different chapters in the film. But I saw his work afterwards; his performance is brilliant. You'll see a new Aamir and be shocked.' What's more, Nagarjuna also revealed that he plays the main antagonist, Simon, in Coolie and will face off Rajinikanth in the film. 'This was a fun experience because of how different it is from what I've done so far. Being the main antagonist, I had many scenes with Rajini sir. It's him against me!' said the actor. He did abstain from revealing anything about the film's story, which seems to revolve around gold smuggling if the promotional material is anything to go by. About Coolie Coolie is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Kalanithi Maran's Sun Pictures. The film will be released in theatres on 14 August and will face off against Ayan Mukerji's Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR-starrer War 2 at the box office. Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, Monisha Blessy and Kaali Venkat also star in it. While nothing much is known about the story of Coolie, it is not expected to be a part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) along with Kaithi, Vikram, Leo and Benz, which has yet to be released.
