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News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Shruti Haasan Reveals How She Landed The Role In Rajinikanth's Coolie
Shruti Haasan revealed that she will play Sathyaraj's character Rajasekar's daughter, Preethi. Coolie, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, is set to hit theatres on August 14. Among other seasoned actors, Shruti Haasan plays a pivotal role in the film, which is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. In the latest, the actress has revealed how she was cast in this big-budget project and also shared details about her character. How Shruti Haasan Got Cast In Coolie? In a conversation with journalist Prema on YouTube, Shruti Haasan revealed that she will play Sathyaraj's character Rajasekar's daughter, Preethi. As per earlier speculations, she was expected to play Rajinikanth's daughter, but the actress has now clarified her role. Talking about being cast in Coolie, Shruti Haasan recalled, 'Lokesh came to me to talk about the Inimel music video, and we were planning to have a meeting in the RKFI office. The minute he came in, he was like before our meeting, I wanna tell you something. I'm making this movie, and I want you to do this film. Soon, he gave me a one-liner, too. I was like, What is going on… usually you get a call from a manager that a director wants to meet you. So you're prepared." Shruti added that she was quite confused as the conversation started about a music video, and then they were discussing the film. Coolie Release Date Coolie, will release on August 14 and apart from Rajinikanth, Sathyaraj and Shruti Hassan, it will also star Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Upendra and Soubin Shahir. Anirudh composed the music for the film, which marks his fourth consecutive collaboration with filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj. Girish Gangadharan serves as the cinematographer, while Philomin Raj is the editor. The film has also created buzz since it reunites Sathyaraj and Rajinikanth after nearly 38 years. Sathyaraj played Rajinikanth's father in the 1986 Tamil film Mr Bharath, in which the two last appeared together. Interestingly, Sathyaraj declined offers to appear in several of Rajinikanth's other films, including Enthiran and Sivaji. Coolie's story will revolve around gold smuggling. Interestingly, filmmaker Lokesh Kanakaraj has declared that Coolie will be a stand-alone picture, not part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe. War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji and starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, is also expected to compete with Rajinikanth's film at the box office. First Published: July 26, 2025, 16:14 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shruti Haasan recalls how Lokesh Kanagaraj surprised her with a role in Rajinikanth led Coolie
Shruti Haasan is set to star in Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Coolie' alongside Rajinikanth, a project she describes as unique. Initially meeting Lokesh for a music video discussion at RKFI office, she was surprised when he offered her the film. Impressed by her character's depth, Shruti emphasizes that it's not just a token role but the feminine soul of the action-packed story. Shruti Haasan has been part of the Indian film industry for over a decade, known for her eclectic mix of roles across Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. But her upcoming project Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring none other than Superstar Rajinikanth , is shaping up to be one of the most special ones yet. In a candid conversation with Prema, Shruti opened up about how she landed the role, her admiration for director Lokesh , and why her character in Coolie is unlike anything she's done Shruti didn't meet Lokesh Kanagaraj for a film offer at all. She had called him for a meeting to discuss a music video they were supposed to work on together. The meeting took place at the legendary RKFI office, but before she could even begin discussing the video, Lokesh had other plans. 'I was going to give him the narration about the music video. And before we could talk about that, he said, 'I want you to do this film, Coolie, and here's the one line.' I was like, what is going on?' Shruti recalled, laughing. 'Usually, as an actress, we get a call from our manager saying, 'This director wants to meet you.' And here I am calling him for a video, and he's giving me a film!' What followed, she says, was a whirlwind of emotions. Lokesh told her he needed time to figure things out and would get back to her. Shruti, instead of chasing the opportunity, chose to wait. 'I didn't want to be like, 'Hello, we spoke about the film,'' she said with a smile. 'So I just waited. And after two months, he called me and said, 'Okay, I'd like to give you the full narration.''When that narration finally happened, Shruti was hooked. 'His cinema is testosterone-charged—boys, guns, action. But my character is not a token woman. She's the feminine soul of the story. What I loved is that many people will relate to her. As a woman, I related to her deeply,' she said. Shruti also revealed that she is wearing no make up in the also mentioned she didn't know Superstar Rajinikanth beyond hello -hello ! during her growing up years. Coolie is clashing with Hrithik Roshan , Jr NTR and Kiara Advani 's War 2 on 14th August
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Coolie': Shruti Haasan recalls how Lokesh Kanagaraj offered her the role, clears the air about rumours on playing Rajinikanth's daughter
Shruti Haasan has shared how she was unexpectedly offered a role in Rajinikanth 's upcoming film 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Superstar Rajinikanth . In her latest interview, Shruti said that Lokesh surprised her with the offer when they were about to discuss their music video 'Inimel'. She said, 'Lokesh came to me to talk about the Inimel music video, and we were planning to have a meeting in the RKFI office. " 'The minute he came in, he was like, 'Before our meeting, I wanna tell you something. I'm making this movie, and I want you to do this film'. Soon, he gave me a one-liner too. I was like, 'What is going on…' Usually you get a call from a manager that a director wants to meet you. So, you're prepared,' Then she concluded, 'Here I am calling this guy for my music video, and he just sprung it onto me. He was then like, 'think about it, and I would give you a call in a couple of months after the details are figured out'.' Shruti Haasan has now cleared up the rumours There were earlier rumours that Shruti would play Rajinikanth's daughter in the film, but she has now cleared up the rumours. She revealed that she is playing the daughter of Sathyaraj 's character, Rajasekar, and her name in the film is Preethi. About the film 'Coolie' is an action film set to release on August 14, 2025. It revolves around an ageing smuggler who reforms his old gang to fight a powerful gold smuggling empire. Shruti described the movie as full of action and male energy, with 'boys and their guns,' but she said her character is soft, feminine, and relatable. Cast of the film Along with Rajinikanth and Shruti, the film features a strong cast including Nagarjuna Akkineni , Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj. Aamir Khan will also make a special cameo in the film.
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Shruti Haasan recalls how Lokesh Kanagaraj sprung Coolie onto her: ‘I was like, what is going on…'
Coolie, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, is slated to release in theaters on August 14, 2025. The movie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has Shruti Haasan in a key role, with the actress revealing how she was cast in the film. Is Shruti Haasan playing Rajinikanth's daughter? Talking with journalist Prema on YouTube, Shruti Haasan confirmed that she will be playing Sathyaraj's character Rajasekar's daughter, Preethi, in the film. Earlier, there were reports that she would be playing the superstar's daughter, but the actress has cleared the air now. How did Lokesh Kanagaraj approach Shruti Haasan for Coolie? Talking about being cast in Coolie, Shruti Haasan recalled her interaction with Lokesh prior to their music video Inimel's shoot. The actress said, ' Lokesh came to me to talk about the Inimel music video, and we were planning to have a meeting in the RKFI office.' 'The minute he came in, he was like before our meeting, I wanna tell you something. I'm making this movie, and I want you to do this film. Soon, he gave me a one-liner too. I was like, What is going on… usually you get a call from a manager that a director wants to meet you. So you're prepared,' she added. Shruti concluded, 'Here I am calling this guy for my music video, and he just sprung it onto me. He was then like, think about it, and I would give you a call in a couple of months after the rest of the details were figured out.' About Coolie Coolie is an upcoming action entertainer with Rajinikanth in the lead role. The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial is touted to feature the story of an aging smuggler who is reforming his old gang to take on a gold smuggling empire. Talking about the movie, Shruti Haasan revealed that, 'The film testosterone testosterone-heavy cinema with boys and their guns. However, my character is very feminine, and many would relate to her.' Aside from Rajinikanth and Shruti Haasan, the film has actors like Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyraj, and many more in key roles. Additionally, Aamir Khan is also making a cameo appearance.
The Hindu
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Discretion is the best part of valour, Karnataka High Court reminds makers of Thug Life film
The High Court of Karnataka on Friday asked actor Kamal Haasan's Raajkamal Films International (RKFI), Chennai, to file its statement of objections, if any, against the applications filed by the Kannada Sahitya Parishat (KSP) and an advocate, who want to be part of proceedings in its petition seeking protection for the release of the Tamil film Thug Life in Karnataka. Justice M. Nagaprasanna passed the order while adjourning further hearing till June 20 on the petition, filed by the RKFI, which had also sought a direction to retrain the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) from issuing any instruction in relation to banning release and distribution of Thug Life in Karnataka as the KFCC had demanded an apology from Mr. Haasan for his controversial statement that 'Kannada is born out of Tamil'. Mr. Haasan is one of the directors of the RKFI. 'Stupid statement' Earlier, Senior Advocate S. Basavaraj, who appeared for the KSP, termed as a 'stupid statement' the actor's remark on Kannada, while placing some books before the court on historical background of the language. Mr. Basavaraj also questioned how a person, who set his house on fire can seek the help from the court to douse the blaze, while pointing out that opposition for the release the film was a result of his statement on Kannada without any basis. 'Again, I am repeating, discretion is the best part of valour,' the court orally told the petitioner's advocate while adjourning the hearing, to which the petitioner's advocate said he would convey it to the petitioner. Earlier observations During an earlier hearing on June 3, the court had said it was 'of the prima facie opinion that, if a sentence of apology had been included while concluding the communication [from Mr. Haasan to the KFCC], it would have concluded/ended all controversy and the unrest or disharmony in the State of Karnataka' on release of the film. Also, the court on June 5 adjourned the hearing as the petitioner's advocate had said the screening of the movie would not be insisted upon till the dialogue/trialogue with the KFCC to resolve the issue after Mr. Haasan chose not to go by the suggestion made by the court to apologise to put an end to the controversy.
