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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Rajinikanth Travels Economy, Greets Fans Mid-Flight In Heartwarming Viral Video
Superstar Rajinikanth was seen flying economy with daughter Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth. Even as anticipation builds around Jailer 2, superstar Rajinikanth proved once again why he remains a people's icon—both on-screen and off it. The 74-year-old actor, currently busy filming the much-awaited sequel, was recently spotted flying economy with his daughter, Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth. And as always, he turned an ordinary flight into an unforgettable experience for his fellow passengers. As Rajinikanth boarded the flight, a fan from the back shouted, 'Thalaiva…face pakanum (Thalaiva, I want to see your face)!" Without missing a beat, Rajinikanth stood up from his seat and greeted everyone around him, flashing his signature smile—instantly sending the cabin into a frenzy of cheers and admiration. Fresh off the success of 2024's Vettaiyan, the superstar is now set to return in Coolie, an action-packed thriller helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. In the film, Rajinikanth plays Deva, a former daily wage worker with a mysterious and violent past who emerges from the shadows after 30 years to help a friend in dire straits. What follows is a gripping tale of revenge, redemption, and hidden truths. Coolie boasts a star-studded ensemble. For the first time in his career, Nagarjuna Akkineni steps into the shoes of an antagonist, while Upendra Rao takes on a pivotal role. Aamir Khan, in a surprise move, will be seen in a cameo appearance. The film also features Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, Reba Monica John, and Charle in key roles. Adding to the glamour quotient, Pooja Hegde sets the screen ablaze with a special dance number titled Monica. The soundtrack, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, has already created a stir online. Following the Coolie Unleashed pre-release event, the makers unveiled the complete album, now available on all major streaming platforms. Slated for release on August 14, 2025, Coolie will face stiff box office competition from War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, directed by Ayan Mukerji. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth's journey doesn't stop there. The actor will soon return as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in Jailer 2, the sequel to Nelson Dilipkumar's 2023 blockbuster Jailer. While Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar are expected to reprise their roles, Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna is also rumored to make a special appearance in an extended cameo. From fan moments in economy class to back-to-back blockbusters, Rajinikanth continues to redefine superstardom—one film, one gesture at a time. First Published: August 07, 2025, 15:02 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
WATCH: Rajinikanth travels in economy and turns flight into a fan-meet as admirers cheer to catch a glimpse of him
Rajinikanth is currently involved in the shoot for his much-awaited sequel film, Jailer 2. As he traveled in economy alongside his daughter, Aishwaryaa, the superstar was seen making the day for his co-passengers. Watch Rajinikanth being adored by fans mid-air As Rajinikanth boarded his flight, a fan from the back yelled, 'Thalaiva…face pakanum (Thalaiva…I wanna see your face).' As soon as he heard it, the 74-year-old actor stood up from his seat and greeted everyone flying alongside him, turning it into a moment of perfect fan frenzy. Rajinikanth's next release Following the release of the 2024 action drama Vettaiyan, Rajinikanth is set to release Coolie. The film, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is an action thriller featuring the superstar as a former daily wage worker, Deva, with a sinister past. While he has remained in the shadows for nearly 30 years, he makes a return after his close friend Rajasekhar is in trouble. How he succeeds in helping his friend out and the adversaries he faces form the entire story. With Rajinikanth in the lead, the film has Nagarjuna Akkineni playing an antagonist for the very first time. With Upendra Rao appearing in a pivotal role, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan will be making a cameo appearance. Apart from all of them, Coolie has an ensemble cast of actors like Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, Reba Monica John, Charle, and many more in key roles. Moreover, Pooja Hegde has also done a dance number with the song, Monica. The movie, slated to release on August 14, 2025, is musically composed by Anirudh Ravichander. After the pre-release event called Coolie Unleashed took place recently, the makers have unveiled the entire track list, which is available for streaming on multiple music-sharing platforms. Watch the trailer for Coolie: As Coolie is just days away from release, it will be clashing at the big screens with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR starrer War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji. Rajinikanth's next movie Rajinikanth is next set to appear in the film Jailer 2, a sequel to his own movie Jailer (2023). The flick directed by Nelson Dilipkumar will once again have the actor play 'Tiger' Muthuvel Pandian. With Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar expected to reprise their previous roles, Nandamuri Balakrishna is also expected to make an extended cameo in this movie.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Coolie's interval sequence is crucial and took 2 years to set up with Rajinikanth, reveals Lokesh Kanagaraj
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie is slated to hit the big screens soon. Ahead of the release, the filmmaker was spotted in an interview with Valai Pechu, where he revealed his favorite moment from the film. Lokesh Kanagaraj on the most-awaited moment from Rajinikanth's Coolie In his interview, Lokesh Kanagaraj revealed his favorite moment from Coolie would be its interval. The director said, 'My most awaited moment from the film is the intermission.' 'As a fanboy, Kamal sir will always be special to me, but it was my 1st time working with Rajini sir. Keeping this in mind, we worked for 2 years on the interval and its setup. I cannot wait to see the audience's reaction to it,' Loki added. Rajinikanth calls Lokesh Kanagaraj 'true hero' of Coolie Lokesh Kanagaraj has been hitting the headlines as Coolie inches closer to release. Recently, during the event Coolie Unleashed, Rajinikanth talked about the film's experience and called Lokesh the film's true hero. The superstar said, 'The true hero of Coolie is none other than director Lokesh Kanagaraj. He has successfully carried sky-high expectations for the film, which was built purely organically.' 'The most successful commercial director teamed up with me, and with a stellar star cast, he has created a storm,' he added. About Coolie Coolie, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, is an action thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film features the superstar as Deva, a former daily-wage worker with a sinister past who has been living in the shadows for 30+ years. However, when his friend, Rajasekar, is in trouble, he sets out to take revenge on everyone, unearthing the secrets of a bio-chemical weapon. The actioner has stars like Nagarjuna Akkineni and Upendra Rao in pivotal roles, with Aamir Khan playing a cameo. Apart from Shruti Haasan, the ensemble cast also includes performers like Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Reba Monica John, Rachita Ram, and many more in key roles. The actioner is slated to release on August 14, 2025. Watch the Coolie trailer here:
India Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Aamir Khan hosts movie night with his Coolie gang, watches Sitaare Zameen Par on YouTube
Aamir Khan and the cast of the upcoming Tamil film 'Coolie' were recently seen enjoying a movie night together, watching Khan's recent hit, 'Sitaare Zameen Par', inside his vanity van. The gathering included popular names such as Nagarjuna Akkineni, Sathyaraj, Upendra Rao, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and director Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film 'Coolie', set to release on August 14, is anticipated for its action-packed storyline featuring Rajinikanth in the lead movie night was shared via Aamir Khan Productions' social media, creating a buzz among fans. The post was accompanied by the caption, "You say movie night, and your gang pulls up." The event took place following the 'Coolie Unleashed' event in Chennai. While the cast appeared to enjoy themselves, fans noticed the absence of superstar Rajinikanth from the pictures. A screenshot of the Instagram post with actor Sivakarthikeyan tagged in it The excitement around the film escalated when observant fans noted that Sivakarthikeyan's name was also tagged in the post. This led to widespread speculation about a potential cameo by the actor. Although Sivakarthikeyan himself had previously clarified that he only visited the set due to its proximity to his home, fans remain eager for official confirmation. Fans have been active in discussing these developments online. One user commented, "Sivakarthikeyan mention panirukaru apo movie la cameo va (They mentioned Sivakarthikeyan, does it mean he plays a cameo)." Meanwhile, another remarked, "Aamir Khan really spoiled 'Coolie' for all of us.... U will understand if u see the last mention there." These reactions highlight the heightened interest and anticipation for the film.'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, will be clashing at the box office with Ayan Mukerji's 'War 2', starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani in the lead. With both films being highly anticipated, it remains to be seen who emerges victorious at the box office from August 14.- EndsTrending Reel
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Aamir Khan makes Nagarjuna, Lokesh Kanagaraj, Shruti Haasan and other Coolie actors watch Sitaare Zameen Par in vanity van on YouTube
Aamir Khan starrer Sitaare Zameen Par was a massive hit in theaters, garnering critical success as well. As the movie debuts on YouTube after the superstar turned down an OTT deal, he and the Coolie cast spend a movie night watching it together. Aamir Khan and rest of Coolie cast watch Sitaare Zameen Par together Taking to their official handle, Aamir Khan Productions shared a few snaps of the Coolie cast watching Sitaare Zameen Par together. As they all gathered inside Khan's vanity van, actors including Nagarjuna Akkineni, Sathyaraj, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, musician Anirudh Ravichander, director Lokesh Kanagaraj, and producer Kalanithi Maran were spotted. Sharing the series of images, the post was captioned, 'You say movie night, and your gang pulls up.' See the images feat Coolie cast here: While the cast of Coolie spent the night watching Sitaare Zameen Par together, fans were wondering where Rajinikanth was. The pictures were taken after the Coolie Unleashed event took place in Chennai. However, what caught even more attention is the fact that the post has Sivakarthikeyan tagged with it. Several netizens spotted SK's name popping up, speculating whether the Amaran star is part of the venture. One user said, 'Sivakarthikeyan mention panirukaru apo movie la cameo va (They mentioned Sivakarthikeyan, does it mean he plays a cameo).' Another user said, 'Amir Khan really spoiled Coolie for all of us....U will understand if u see the last mention there.' See what netizens are talking about Earlier, several rumors suggested Sivakarthikeyan was part of the Rajinikanth starrer. However, in an interview with Pinkvilla, he mentioned he had just visited the sets because the shoot was happening near his home. While an official confirmation is pending, we'll have to wait and see whether it turns out to be true or not. About Coolie Coolie is an upcoming action thriller starring Rajinikanth in the lead role. The film, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, features Deva, an old daily wage worker with a menacing past resurfacing after 30 years to rescue his friend. With stars like Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra Rao, Aamir Khan (cameo), Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj in pivotal roles, the film is releasing on August 14, 2025.
