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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pooja Hegde receives ‘biggest compliment' from Monica Bellucci for her dance in Coolie
's film Coolie is making headlines for all worthy reasons. The group paid tribute to the renowned Italian actress with a special song called 'Monica.' Ever since it was released online, the song, which features and Soubin Shahir, has gone viral. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Remarkably, the renowned actress responded to the song and acknowledged it as well. Recently, Pooja Hegde noticed that Monica Bellucci had not only seen her song but also enjoyed it in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India. The interviewer informed Pooja that she had sent the lively Coolie song to the legendary movie star Monica Bellucci, who replied that she was 'loving' it. Pooja Hegde reacts to Monica Bellucci's admiration for the Coolie song Surprised by her reaction, Pooja Hegde said that it was the biggest compliment ever. She further added that the legendary actress had always been admired by her. It was stated by her that Monica Bellucci had actually always been loved, as she was iconic in her own way for her personality. It was mentioned that much did not really need to be done by her, yet she had a very unique style and voice in the way she carried herself. She said it was a big feat, but she was glad that it had been liked. Hegde, who was last seen in Suriya's Retro, also thanked fans for continuously requesting that the Italian actress listen to the Tamil song. '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 stated. Pooja Hegde clarifies Coolie's 'Monica' song's commercial placement It was highlighted by the actress that she had been informed by Lokesh Kanagaraj about the song's use for commercial purposes, indicating that value could be added by her. She expressed that, for a director like him to say that and put money where his mouth was by hiring her for that job and for it to help the film, was very exciting for her. It was conveyed by her that it told her she could contribute to tickets and bring value. She added that these were the people whose opinions should be worried about by her, not so much anyone else's.


Pink Villa
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Coolie: Pooja Hegde gets ‘biggest compliment' from Monica Bellucci for her dance number
Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is making headlines for all the right reasons. The team dedicated a special song titled 'Monica' to the legendary Italian actress, Monica Bellucci. Featuring Pooja Hegde and Soubin Shahir, the song has been all over the internet ever since it dropped online. Interestingly, the legendary actress also acknowledged the song and reacted to it. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Pooja Hegde discovered that Monica Bellucci had not only seen her song but also liked it. The interviewer revealed to Pooja that she sent the vibrant Coolie track to the cinema icon Monica Bellucci herself, who responded by 'loving' it. Pooja Hegde responds to Monica Bellucci loving Coolie song Amazed by her reaction, Pooja Hegde said, 'Oh, really? Wow. That's the biggest compliment ever.' Further, she went on to add that she always admired the legendary actress. '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,' added Pooja Hegde. Last seen in Suriya's Retro, Hegde also acknowledged the efforts of fans who were constantly asking the Italian actress to have a look at the Tamil song. 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 Hegde sheds light on commercial placement of the 'Monica' song in Coolie The actress highlighted that Lokesh Kanagaraj has informed her about the song's use for commercial purposes, indicating she can add value. '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,' expressed Pooja Hegde. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.


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.


India.com
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Who is Monica Bellucci? The beautiful lady who has been honoured by Pooja Hegde in new Coolie song
The Italian model Monica Bellucci received a special tribute in the Tamil film Coolie, which starred superstar Rajinikanth. On July 11, a song from the film made it to online platforms and became a chartbuster. The song features actress Pooja Hegde in a glamorous, retro-style dance sequence. Who is Monica Bellucci? Monica Bellucci is celebrated for her captivating beauty and commanding screen presence. She rose to international fame with iconic roles in films such as Malena, The Matrix Reloaded, The Passion of the Christ, and James Bond's Spectre. Monica is known for celebrating and redefining glamour and grace. Monica is 60 years old and is known for her portrayal of bold and emotional roles across European cinema and Hollywood alike. Surprisingly, Monica's daughter is named Deva, which is the name of Rajinikanth's character in his movie Coolie. About Coolie's Song The song, which was released on July 11, is out in different languages including Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu under Sun Pictures. The tribute emphasizes Monica's global aura, which beautifully blends with Tamil cinema's colourful style. The song bridges the gap between Indian and international audiences. In the song, Pooja dons a beautiful bold red dress, which seems to be a visual tribute to Monica Bellucci. The Irreversible actress is renowned for her preference for red and deep-toned outfits, particularly in films like Malena and Spectre.