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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nagarjuna recalls intense 'Coolie' shoot, asks Lokesh "Can people be this evil?" — Here's what the director said
Picture Credit: X Nagarjuna after his recent outing in the Tamil film 'Kuberaa', will be next seen alongside Rajinikanth in 'Coolie'. Directed by renowned filmmaker Lokesh Kanakaraj, the film is an action thriller and Nagarjuna is playing a full-fledged villain. He recently opened up about a moment on set that left him shaken. Nagarjuna recalls chilling moment According to an IANS report, speaking at the pre-release event of 'Coolie', the veteran actor shared a chilling interaction he had with the director during the early days of filming. Recalling a powerful scene shot in Vizag, Nagarjuna said, "Our first shoot took place in Vizag. A scene shot during the second day of shooting was leaked on social media and went viral. We were all very sad about it." However, it wasn't the leak that stayed with Nagarjuna, it was the emotional effect of performing the scene. "After watching that scene, I asked Lokesh, 'Can people be this evil?'" The director's response was simple yet haunting: 'They are more evil than this.' Praise for Lokesh Despite playing a darker character, Nagarjuna had only praise for Lokesh's vision and direction. "Shooting with Lokesh is like a dream," he said, adding, "He's a director with empathy, and that's a fantastic quality. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The people who work with him want to work with him again." The film has a star-studded cast including Sathyaraj, Aamir Khan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Shruti Haasan. Interestingly, Sathyaraj and Rajinikanth will be seen sharing screen space after nearly four decades since their last collaboration was the 1986 hit 'Mr. Bharath', in which Sathyaraj played Rajinikanth's father. On the musical front, Anirudh Ravichander has composed the score. 'Coolie' marks Rajinikanth's 171st outing as a lead, and is slated for release on August 14.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lokesh Kanagaraj trains martial arts for Arun Matheswaran's directorial, prepares in Thailand, and desires a strong debut as a hero
Renowned Tamil filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj is stepping into a new role—not behind the camera, but in front of it as a lead actor. According to News 18, Lokesh Kanagaraj is currently undergoing intensive martial arts training in Thailand for his upcoming project with director Arun Matheshwaran . This is expected to be a gritty action entertainer at the beginning of Lokesh Kanagaraj's acting. The actor-director is said to be fully committed to his change, physically and mentally, for a challenging role. Balancing 'Coolie' post-production while training Even while training abroad, Lokesh Kanagaraj did not stop his work on the much-awaited film 'Coolie,' starring superstar Rajinikanth , and he is parallelly keeping an eye on the film's post-production. Once Arun Matheshwaran wraps up the film, Lokesh Kanagaraj will focus on the much-awaited sequel 'Kaithi 2' starring Karthi. Subsequently, he was expected to collaborate with the Bollywood icon Aamir Khan for a Pan-Indian project to further strengthen his growing influence in the industry, and the film is said to be a superhero film. 'Coolie' promises nostalgia and star power. Set for a grand release on August 14, 'Coolie' has emerged as one of the highly anticipated films. The film reunites Rajinikanth and Sathyaraj after 38 years since the 1986 classic 'Mr. Bharath.' The star-studded cast includes Nagarjuna Akkineni , Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir , and Upendra, while a cameo from Bollywood actor Aamir Khan mounts excitement. The film centered around gold smuggling blends action, nostalgia, and larger-than-life visuals. A Standalone Film with a Stellar Crew Despite online speculation, Lokesh Kanagaraj has clarified that 'Coolie' is a standalone film and will not be part of its Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). Made on a large-scale budget, the film includes music by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by Girish Gangadharan, and editing by Philomin Raj. With all the hype and a brilliant team, 'Coolie' is taking shape as a blockbuster experience.
