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Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals it was harder to convince Nagarjuna Akkineni to play a negative role in 'Coolie': ‘You have to walk the right path…'
Superstar 's much-awaited action entertainer Coolie is set to hit theatres worldwide on August 14. Director recently opened up about the casting process for the film and how challenging it was to convince to join the project. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Nagarjuna Akkineni was the tougher one to convince In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, revealed that it was actually more difficult to bring Tollywood star Nagarjuna on board than it was to sign Rajinikanth. 'Nagarjuna once asked me how I convinced Rajini sir for Coolie. That's when I told him that was easy for me—convincing you was harder,' Lokesh shared. Samantha Akkineni's deleted tweet for 'father-in-law' Nagarjuna Akkineni grabs eyeballs of netizens A bold role reversal for Nagarjuna Nagarjuna is playing the main antagonist in the film—something he has never done before in his career. '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 can do whatever you want, breaking the barriers,' Lokesh added. Lokesh also mentioned that Nagarjuna had some initial hesitation due to the character's use of foul language in the film. He has been trying to avoid such elements on screen throughout his four-decade-long career. Nagarjuna is particularly eager to see how his family responds to this dramatic shift in his screen persona once the film is released. About Coolie Coolie is an action-packed Tamil film with Rajinikanth in the lead. Apart from Nagarjuna, the film also features Kannada actor Upendra Rao, actress Shruti Haasan, Malayalam actor , and Sathyaraj in key roles. Pooja Hegde will appear in a special dance number, and Bollywood star Aamir Khan will make a cameo appearance in the film. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Lokesh confirmed that the official trailer for Coolie will be released on August 2. While he chose not to divulge much about the storyline, the director hinted at an intense, high-stakes drama. Lokesh Kanagaraj is also preparing for his next film 'Kaithi 2', featuring Karthi, from the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). Following that, he is set to collaborate with Aamir Khan for a superhero-themed film.
India Today
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Lokesh Kanagaraj compares Aamir to Kamal Haasan, teases biggest global action film
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj recently spoke about his plans for an untitled project with actor Aamir Khan. He shared his vision to creating the biggest action spectacle with in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, opened up on the much-awaited 'Coolie' trailer and his first Hindi film with Khan. He said, "I want to deliver one trailer and then the film. More than that, anything will be a giveaway. All I wanted to deliver was one trailer, and the date is August 2."advertisementThe director further added, "After 'Kaithi 2', my next would be Aamir sir's movie. It will be a Hindi film but meant for a global audience, not just for Indians. He is a lot similar to Kamal sir. For now, I can't say if it's a superhero film, but it will be the biggest action movie." While Kanagaraj refrained from calling his next a superhero film, Khan in one of his media interactions, spoke at length about the new project. He said, "Lokesh and I are doing a film together. It's a superhero film, a big-scale action outing.""The film will begin in the second half of 2026. We have both signed it. I cannot reveal anything further," the actor was recently seen in his home-production 'Sitaare Zameen Par' (2025) based on the Spanish sports-drama 'Champions' (2018). The film also featured Genelia Deshmukh, Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar in pivotal has earlier directed films such as 'Aviyal' (2016) and 'Maanagaram' (2017). His later movies-'Kaithi' (2019), 'Vikram' (2022) and 'Leo' (2023) are a part of his Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU).Kanagaraj's next is 'Coolie' with Rajinikanth. Khan has a cameo in the movie. His new look as Dahaa was unveiled by Sun Pictures.'Coolie' also features Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj and others in key roles. The action-thriller is scheduled to release on August 14, 2025.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lokesh Kanagaraj confirms ‘Coolie' trailer to release on August 2 release; Teases Aamir Khan's film as 'Biggest action movie yet"
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj has officially announced that the trailer for his highly anticipated Rajinikanth starrer Coolie will release on August 2, 2025, just weeks ahead of the film's theatrical debut on August 14. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Lokesh emphasised a minimal marketing approach saying, 'I want to deliver one trailer and then the film. More than that, anything will be a giveaway. All I wanted to deliver was one trailer, and the date is August 2.' He described Coolie as a full-fledged commercial entertainer, designed purely for audience enjoyment, signalling a shift from his usual darker, grittier tone. On Aamir Khan's Superhero Film Beyond 'Coolie', Lokesh Kanagaraj revealed that after completing Kaithi 2, he will collaborate with Aamir Khan on a massive action film intended for a global audience. 'It will be a Hindi film but meant for a global audience, not just Indians. He is a lot similar to Kamal sir… For now, I can't say if it's a superhero film, but it will be the biggest action movie from my lineup.' The project marks Lokesh's official foray into Hindi cinema and hints at a scale never before attempted in his previous works. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo More Projects The director also confirmed plans for a Vikram sequel and a standalone film based on Rolex, Suriya's breakout character from the LCU. While he expressed interest in returning to the Leo and Master universes, he added that these depend on Thalapathy Vijay's availability. The Monica Song and Monica Bellucci Connection Touching upon the music of Coolie, Lokesh opened up about the origins of the much-talked-about Monica song, 'We're both big fans of Monica Bellucci. Initially, we decided to make a song about Monica Bellucci, and later on, we named Pooja Hegde 's character as Monica.' He credited Anirudh Ravichander with full creative freedom in music composition and mentioned that fans had even shared the song with Monica Bellucci herself via Instagram. Shruti Haasan Praises Rajinikanth in 'Coolie': 'Shrewd, Sharp… and So Warm'
Pink Villa
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Coolie: Lokesh Kanagaraj calls film with Aamir Khan ‘biggest action movie' from his lineup, confirms trailer release date
Coolie, starring Rajinikanth, is slated to release in theaters on August 14, 2025. Ahead of the movie hitting big screens, director Lokesh Kanagaraj talked about his upcoming lineup and confirmed the Rajinikanth starrer's trailer to release on August 2, 2025. Lokesh Kanagaraj confirms Coolie trailer to release on August 2 Talking to The Hollywood Reporter, Lokesh Kanagaraj said, 'I want to deliver one trailer and then the film. More than that, anything will be a giveaway. All I wanted to deliver was one trailer, and the date is August 2.' The director also highlighted that the movie will be a complete commercial entertainer, meant for the audience to relax and watch. Lokesh Kanagaraj about his upcoming movies Coming to Lokesh Kanagaraj's work front, the director once again confirmed he is next working on Kaithi 2. Afterwards, he will likely work with Aamir Khan for his superhero flick. Talking about the Aamir film, the director said, 'After Kaithi 2, my next would be Aamir sir's movie. It will be a Hindi film but meant for a global audience, not just for Indians. He is a lot similar to Kamal sir. For now, I can't say if it's a superhero film, but it will be the biggest action movie.' Moreover, Kanagaraj also confirmed he has commitments to making a Vikram sequel and a standalone movie for Rolex. Additionally, he is still interested in making Leo 2 and Master 2, but it depends on Thalapathy Vijay's availability. Lokesh Kanagaraj on making Monica song based on Monica Bellucci Talking about Coolie, the director was asked about the film's songs and the latest single, Monica. In response, the actor said, 'When it comes to songs, it is completely Anirudh's choice. I believe him.' 'We're both big fans of Monica Bellucci. Initially, we decided to make a song about Monica Bellucci, and later on, we named Pooja Hegde's character as Monica.' Interestingly, Lokesh also remarked how someone on Instagram had sent the song to the real Monica Bellucci. Watch the song Monica here: For those who don't know, Monica Bellucci is an Italian actress who is known for a variety of works in Italian and American movies from the 1990s. She is famously known for her roles in movies like Malèna, The Matrix Reloaded, and many more.
Pink Villa
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Anushka Shetty skips Baahubali reunion with Prabhas and SS Rajamouli, avoiding public appearances due to THIS reason?
SS Rajamouli, Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, and the rest of the star cast of Baahubali attended a small reunion as the movie clocked 10 years since its release recently. However, it was the absence of Anushka Shetty that caught the attention of many, leaving fans curious as to why she chose to skip it. Why did Anushka Shetty skip Baahubali reunion? According to a report by Telugu360, Anushka Shetty reportedly chose to skip the Baahubali reunion event voluntarily. While she was invited well in advance for the evening, the starlet did not attend due to weight loss issues. The report claims that the actress has lost a significant amount of weight for her next film, Ghaati, and as a result, she has been avoiding making any public appearances. That's not all. The report further states that Anushka has also spoken about it with the Ghaati team and informed them that she would only attend limited events and stay out of all media interactions. However, there is no official confirmation on the matter from the actress's side yet. Anushka Shetty's Ghaati officially postponed On July 6, the makers of her upcoming film, Ghaati, dropped an official confirmation on their X handle, announcing the postponement of the film's release from its previously scheduled date of July 11. An excerpt from the note read as 'Ghaati is not just a film; it's a mountain echo, a wild breeze, a story carved from stone and soil. To honour every frame, every breath, we have chosen to hold its flight a little longer in our embrace. We believe this wait will make the experience richer, more intense, more unforgettable. Until the mountains call again.' Anushka Shetty to pair up with Karthi in Kaithi 2? In other news, reports about Anushka Shetty's next casting opposite Karthi have been doing the rounds. An Asianet report suggested that the actress was under consideration by the makers to be roped in as the leading lady.
