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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Monica' Madness: Pooja Hegde Fasts Through Her Fiercest Song
Pooja Hegde opened up about the intense filming of her song "Monica" from the film Coolie, calling it one of the most physically exhausting performances of her career. She shared that the shoot coincided with Maha Shivratri, and she was fasting during filming. Despite this, she pushed through with a smile. Another clip showed her tending to painful foot blisters, proof of how demanding the shoot truly was. Read More
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals why Pooja Hegde is called ‘Monica' in Rajinikanth's 'Coolie'; makers reveal making video
Following 'Chikitu', 'Monica' from Rajinikanth 's 'Coolie' is storming the musical platforms, and the song, composed by Anirudh Ravichander , features a huge number of dancers. Pooja Hegde is making a special appearance for the dance number, and her hook steps have grabbed fans' attention. The makers have unveiled the making video of the viral song, and it has gained more attention. In a recent interview, 'Coolie' director Lokesh Kanagaraj spills the secret behind the song 'Monica' and its title. Inspired by Monica Bellucci Speaking with Galata, Lokesh Kanagaraj said that Anirudh and he have always been huge admirers of international actress Monica Bellucci. During the early stages of our song discussion, the 'Coolie' duo thought it would be exciting to create something inspired by her. Then even began with the idea of using Monica Bellucci's name in the lyrics, as her elegance and charm were the perfect mood-setters for the track they were working on. Pooja Hegde rocks with her dance moves Once the music took shape, the duo started thinking about who could visually carry that same energy on screen. That's when Lokesh Kanagaraj thought of Pooja Hegde, she had the grace and glam they were looking for. After she came on board, it felt natural to name her character Monica as a tribute to our original inspiration. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo The audience may not know the full backstory, but for the composer and the director, this was a fun and heartfelt nod to someone we both admire. And with Pooja Hegde's portrayal, the song and character came alive just the way we imagined. 'Coolie' gears up for grand release 'Coolie' is scheduled to hit big screens on August 14, and the film gears up for grand promotions with trailer launch, audio launch, and other big events planned to take place ahead of its release. Featuring Rajinikanth in the lead role, the pan-Indian action drama also has Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Soubin Bashir, and Reba Monic John among others in crucial roles.
Deccan Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Pooja Hegde shines in ‘Monica' from 'Coolie,' song hits 10 million views
The second single from Rajinikanth-starrer Coolie, titled 'Monica,' was dropped this weekend, and the song features Pooja Hegde. She is seen raising the temperature with her addictive dance steps and fiery energy. Ahead of the film's big release, the song has resonated well with the audience for its foot-tapping music and peppy dance moves. The song has taken the internet by storm and has already garnered over 10 million views on proving her mettle in acting, Pooja Hegde has established herself as a leading pan-Indian actress in the Indian film industry. And she continues to enthral audiences with her charm and electrifying screen presence. Apart from acting, dance numbers have also become a crucial part of Pooja's than just a catchy track, 'Monica' is also a tribute to the iconic Italian actress and model Monica Bellucci. Titled after her first name, the song showcases Pooja taking over the screen with her addictive dance steps and spot-on previous Tamil song, 'Arabic Kuthu,' alongside Thalapathy Vijay, became a mega hit and continues to be one of the most viewed songs in recent times. Pooja, last seen in Retro opposite Suriya, is having a rocking 2025 as she gears up for Rajinikanth's starrer special appearance with the song 'Monica' is touted to be one of the most anticipated appearances of the diva. Earlier, she made waves with the song 'Kanimaa' from Retro that topped the chart for several song's massive popularity on Instagram Reels and its nearly 100 million YouTube views are proof of Pooja's widespread appeal. Pooja Hegde's fans are praising her charm and electrifying screen presence in the song. Now, 'Monica' has taken that momentum even reels of the song 'Monica' are already making waves on social starring Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, and others is gearing up for their biggest release yet. Helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the movie is backed by Kalanithi Maran under the banner Sun Pictures. The film is all set to hit theatres on 14th August, 2025.
India.com
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Pooja Hegde Sets the Dance Floor Ablaze in Coolie's Second Single ‘Monica' — WATCH
The second single from the much-awaited Rajinikanth-starrer Coolie, titled 'Monica', is finally here — and it's Pooja Hegde who's stealing the show with her electrifying dance moves and fiery screen presence! Unleashed ahead of the film's grand release, this sizzling track features Pooja in a special appearance that's already setting the internet on fire. Dressed in a stunning red-hot ensemble, she brings her signature grace, energy, and charisma to the frame, reaffirming her title as the undisputed queen of the hook step. Composed by Anirudh Ravichander, the upbeat number is sung by Anirudh himself alongside Subhalashini, with catchy lyrics by Vishnu Edavan and choreography crafted by Sandy Master. Sharing the track, the makers wrote: 'Monica, my dear Monica! The second single #Monica from #Coolie starring Pooja Hegde is out now!' The song's high-energy beats, vibrant visuals, and Pooja's captivating performance make Monica an instant chartbuster and the next big dance anthem. With spot-on expressions and infectious rhythm, she completely owns the screen. Meanwhile, Pooja Hegde is all set to dazzle audiences with her upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The rom-com, directed by David Dhawan, will see her alongside Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur. Known for seamlessly shifting between genres, Pooja continues to serve both glamour and talent in equal measure. With Monica heating up screens and another release around the corner, Pooja Hegde's star power shows no signs of slowing down.
Pink Villa
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
South Newsmakers of the Week: Coolie 2nd single Monica, Allu Arjun's AA22xA6 to have Rashmika Mandanna and more
The South Indian cinema industry has been garnering attention this week, with several updates. As we close in on the weekend, here are a few highlights that stood out the most among audiences. 1. Coolie 2nd single Monica feat. Pooja Hegde Coolie, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, is slated to hit the big screens on August 14, 2025. Ahead of the film's release, the makers have dropped it second single titled Monica. The peppy dance number featured Pooja Hegde in a special appearance, with the music being composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The track crooned by him alongisde had singers like Sublahshini and Asal Kolaar. Watch the song Monica here: Coolie, the upcoming Tamil-language action entertainer, is said to have the superstar in a negative-shaded role. Aside from Rajinikanth, the film will have actors like Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra Rao, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and more in key roles. Moreover, Coolie will feature Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan in a cameo appearance with a massy action-packed introduction. 2. Mahesh Babu starrer SSMB29 be officially announced soon? Superstar Mahesh Babu starrer SSMB29 is currently undergoing production works. Recently, the film's co-lead Priyanka Chopra Jonas made an update about how her next Indian movie would be announced soon. The upcoming magnum opus is said to be a globe-trotting jungle adventure flick, directed by SS Rajamouli. Apart from Mahesh and PC, the movie will also have Prithviraj Sukumaran and R Madhavan in key roles. SSMB29 is said to undergo shoot until the end of 2026 and likely hit the big screens in 2027. Moreover, recent reports suggest that the film will have the superstar solo dancing to an upbeat track. 3. Rashmika Mandanna to reunite with Allu Arjun for AA22xA6 AA22xA6, starring Allu Arjun in the lead role, is currently in the works under the expertise of director Atlee. As the casting details are yet to be confirmed, we at Pinkvilla learned that Rashmika Mandanna is roped in for a leading role, reuntiing with her Pushpa co-star. Moving ahead, the much-awaited magnum opus made the headlines recently after it was reported that Allu Arjun will be playing 4 different roles in the movie.
