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Did Aamir Khan charge Rs 20 crore for Rajinikanth's Coolie? Here's the truth
With the countdown to 'Coolie' in full swing, Rajinikanth fans are bracing for a fresh wave of Rajini-sm on the big screen. But it is not just Thalaivar who is in the spotlight. Aamir Khan's cameo as a rugged mafia don named Daaha is already stealing headlines, with his intense look sparking curiosity. Adding to the buzz is a reported Rs 20 crore fee for the brief role, a claim now quashed by those close to the actor, who insist he has not taken a single Khan has a lot of love and respect for Rajinikanth and the team of 'Coolie'. He had instantly said yes to the project without even hearing the complete narration. This cameo is his way of showing his love to the team, and he has not charged anything for his role," the source exclusively told India Today.A recent report in the Deccan Herald suggested that Aamir Khan took home a cheque of Rs 20 crore for his cameo appearance. The same report also claimed that Rajinikanth has bagged the biggest pay cheque of Rs 200 crore for 'Coolie'. The megastar was earlier set to receive Rs 150 crore as part of his remuneration, but the figure was revised following a surge in advance sales. As for the other actors, Nagarjuna Akkineni is reported to be earning Rs 10 crore for his performance in the film, while Shruti Haasan has been paid Rs 4 crore. Actor Sathyaraj, better known for playing Kattappa in the 'Baahubali' series, has received Rs 5 crore, and Kannada star Upendra has also drawn a cheque for Rs 5 crore. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj, the captain of the ship, has been paid Rs 50 crore to helm 'Coolie', while music composer Anirudh Ravichander has taken home around Rs 15 crore.'Coolie' is witnessing an unprecedented wave of advance bookings not just in Tamil Nadu, but across the country and in international markets. Trade experts predict that the Rajinikanth-starrer is likely to cross Rs 150 crore on Day 1, comfortably ahead in the race against Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's 'War 2', which is set to release on the same day. And if the frenzy is to go by, the film is set to create a storm at the box office, breaking all records.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Rajinikanth
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06-08-2025
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Gujarat man walks up to lion feeding on prey for video, arrested after it goes viral
A man in Gujarat was arrested after a video of him walking dangerously close to a lion went viral on social clip shows the man recklessly approaching the lion as it feeds on its prey. The stunt, recorded on a mobile phone in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district, has raised serious concern online. The man has now been arrested by the forest incident took place in the Sim area between Bambhor and Talli villages in the Talaja region. The man, identified as Gautam, was seen stepping dangerously close to the lion, phone in hand, while it was predator, visibly disturbed, rose and let out a loud growl, briefly moving towards him. Undeterred, the man continued recording while slowly backing off, as voices in the background - presumably villagers - shouted to distract the no one was hurt. But the act has rightly drawn widespread criticism on social media for endangering both human and animal the viral video here: Soon after the video began circulating, the forest department launched an inquiry and traced the location. Officials confirmed that Gautam was arrested following interrogation, and a case was filed under various sections of the Forest Act.'A lion was calmly feeding when this person deliberately approached to record a video. The lion got up in anger, and it could have ended very badly. Such behaviour is not just irresponsible, it's punishable,' a forest department official told India Today.A few clicks aren't worth a life - human or animal, and this video was just a reminder of that.- EndsMust Watch
