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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shruti Haasan excited to star alongside Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan and Nagarjuna in 'Coolie': 'I am thrilled'
Shruti Haasan plays a major role in 'Coolie', an action thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Rajinikanth. She's thrilled to work with a stellar ensemble, including Nagarjuna and Aamir Khan. Shruti recently clarified she plays Sathyaraj's daughter. The film releases August 14, 2025. She also appears in 'Train'. Shruti Haasan will be seen in the upcoming action thriller 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Rajinikanth . The film, which boasts an impressive cast and promises intense action, has Shruti taking on a significant role. Recently, she spoke about her character and shared her experience working with some of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, expressing excitement about being part of such a grand project. Sharing screen space with a heavy-duty cast Shruti Haasan Praises Rajinikanth in 'Coolie': 'Shrewd, Sharp… and So Warm' During her chat with Sudhir Sreenivasan, Shruti conveyed how excited she is to work alongside such a remarkable group of actors. She remarked, 'I have combination scenes with all the actors in 'Coolie', and I am thrilled to share screen space with such a heavy-duty star cast," emphasizing the film's strong ensemble. Character clarification and admiration for Rajinikanth Earlier reports suggested that Shruti would portray Rajinikanth's daughter, but she clarified in an earlier interview that her role is actually the daughter of seasoned actor Sathyaraj. Reflecting on working with Rajinikanth, Shruti expressed her admiration for the superstar. She described him as a man with a 'golden heart,' adding, 'I was blown away on set after witnessing his positive energy." She further highlighted his iconic screen presence by comparing his expressions and dialogues to a minimalized version of dance or fight choreography, similar to seeing Bruce Lee's movies. Plot and cast of 'Coolie' 'Coolie' is about Deva, a former daily-wage worker with a mysterious past who comes back after many years to seek revenge for a close friend. Rajinikanth plays the main role in this film, which has action, suspense, and political themes. The movie includes a big cast with Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra Rao, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir , Reba Monica John, Rachita Ram, and a special appearance by Aamir Khan. The music and background score are by Anirudh Ravichander. The film will be released on August 14, 2025. Shruti Haasan's recent and upcoming projects Meanwhile, Shruti's most recent appearance was in 'Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire', directed by Prashanth Neel, where she starred alongside Prabhas. This film marked the beginning of an intense action series, with the sequel 'Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam' already in production. Following this, she is set to play a special role in the upcoming thriller 'Train', featuring Vijay Sethupathi .
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Shruti Haasan To Share Screen With Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan And Nagarjuna In Coolie: 'I Am Thrilled'
Shruti Haasan joins Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan & Nagarjuna in Coolie. The Lokesh Kanagaraj film promises action, emotion & a powerhouse ensemble. Shruti Haasan is all set to make her mark in Coolie, the much-anticipated action thriller headlined by superstar Rajinikanth and helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. While the film promises high-octane drama and a powerhouse ensemble, Shruti recently opened up about her role in the film and what it was like sharing the screen with some of the biggest names in Indian cinema. In a conversation with Sudhir Sreenivasan, Shruti shared her excitement about being part of such a stellar cast. 'I have combination scenes with all the actors in Coolie, and I am thrilled to share screen space with such a heavy-duty star cast," she said, reflecting on the ensemble nature of the film. While earlier reports speculated that Shruti would be playing Rajinikanth's daughter, she clarified in a previous interview that her character is in fact the daughter of veteran actor Sathyaraj. When speaking about working alongside Rajinikanth, Shruti couldn't help but gush about the experience. Calling the icon a man with a 'golden heart," she said, 'I was blown away on set after witnessing his positive energy." She went on to describe his legendary screen presence: 'His expressions and dialogues are like a minimalized version of dance or fight choreography—similar to seeing Bruce Lee's movies." Coolie follows the story of Deva, a former daily-wage laborer with a dark and mysterious past who emerges from the shadows after decades to avenge a close friend. Rajinikanth plays the titular role in what promises to be a massy yet layered narrative packed with action, suspense, and political undertones. The film features an ensemble cast including Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra Rao, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, Reba Monica John, Rachita Ram, and a cameo appearance by Aamir Khan. The soundtrack and background score are composed by Anirudh Ravichander, adding further buzz to the August 14, 2025 release. Shruti was last seen in Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, directed by Prashanth Neel, where she starred opposite Prabhas. The film was the first installment in the gritty action saga, with Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam already on the way. Up next, she will also be seen in a special role in Vijay Sethupathi's upcoming thriller, Train. First Published: 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.
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Not just Rajinikanth, Shruti Haasan to share screen space with Aamir Khan and Nagarjuna Akkineni in Coolie
Shruti Haasan is gearing up to appear in a pivotal role in Coolie, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role. Ahead of the movie's release, the actress was seen in an interview with Sudhir Sreenivasan, revealing that she had the opportunity to share the screen space with all the big stars. Shruti Haasan on being able to act alongside Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, and Nagarjuna Speaking at the interview, Shruti Haasan said, 'I have combination scenes with all the actors in Coolie, and I am thrilled to share screen space with such a heavy-duty star cast.' In an older interview, she had revealed how she'll be playing the role of Sathyaraj's daughter, as opposed to early reports of her character being Rajinikanth's daughter. Moving ahead, Shruti called Rajinikanth a man with a 'golden heart,' and that she was blown away on set after witnessing his positive energy. She added how the superstar's expressions and dialogues are like a 'minimalized version' of dance or fight choreography, similar to seeing Bruce Lee's movies. More about Coolie Coolie, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, is an action thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film features the superstar as Deva, a former daily-wage worker with a sinister past who has been living in the shadows for 30+ years. However, when his friend, Rajasekar, is in trouble, he sets out to take revenge on everyone, unearthing the secrets of a bio-chemical weapon. The actioner has stars like Nagarjuna Akkineni and Upendra Rao in pivotal roles, with Aamir Khan playing a cameo. Apart from Shruti Haasan, the ensemble cast also includes performers like Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Reba Monica John, Rachita Ram, and many more in key roles. The actioner slated to release on August 14, 2025, has musical tracks and background scores by Anirudh Ravichander. Watch the Coolie trailer here: Shruti Haasan's work front Shruti Haasan was last seen in a leading role in the Prashanth Neel directorial Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire. The movie starring Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the leading roles was the first installment in the franchise, with a sequel titled Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam already announced. Furthermore, the Vakeel Saab star will be appearing in a special role for Vijay Sethupathi's Train.
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Salaar 2' update: Prithviraj promises bigger battles with Prabhas; raises fan excitement
'Salaar 2', the much-awaited sequel to the hit film 'Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire' has already piqued fans' interest and it will bring Prithviraj Sukumaran face-to-face with Prabhas once again. As the film gets ready to take over the big screens, Prithviraj shared some exciting updates. In a recent interview during the promotions of 'Sarzameen', the actor spilled the beans about 'Salaar 2' and revealed that the sequel will be much grander than the first part. While talking about the film, he expressed his excitement and said, 'I cannot wait to take on Prabhas.' This sparked buzz that the film will feature some powerful and intense confrontations between his and Prabhas' character. Prithviraj impressed everyone In 'Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire', Prithviraj impressed everyone with his strong and commanding performance. His role was praised by both audiences and critics, and many people felt he matched Prabhas's energy on screen. Because of this, the excitement for the second part has grown a lot. Face-off between two powerful characters Fans are especially eager to watch how the story continues and how the face-off between the two powerful characters will unfold and prithviraj's bold statement has raised expectations for 'Salaar 2', making it one of the most talked-about and eagerly awaited films in Indian cinema .
India Today
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Shruti Haasan promises a brave new world as father Kamal Haasan joins Rajya Sabha
Actor Kamal Haasan was recently sworn in as a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) in New Delhi. COngratulating him on the political milestone, his actor-daughter Shruti Haasan wrote an emotional note on social shared a picture with Kamal on her Instagram story which read, "Love you and proud of you Appa. Always." She added another picture on her Instagram post with her father with a message expressing pride over his achievement. Shruti Haasan congratulated Kamal Haasan on being sworn-in as Rajya Sabha MP. (Credit: Instagram/shrutzhaasan) advertisementHer caption read, "My dearest Appa, today marks the journey of your steps into a brave new world . Watching you take your oath in the Rajya Sabha with your signature voice echoing through the chambers with strength and gravitas was a moment forever etched in my mind. As always, I wish for you to be happy and achieve all you hope to achieve." She added folded hands, heart and bad omen emojis. Shruti further wrote, "Love always. always, always." Shruti Haasan joind her father Kamal Haasan in the national capital. (Credit: Instagram/shrutzhaasan) The 'Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire' actor flew to the national capital to support her father. Kamal made his parliamentary debut on Friday, July 25, taking oath as a Rajya Sabha MP in Tamil during the fifth day of the Monsoon Session. The 'Thug Life' actor was elected unopposed to the upper house in June as part of the DMK-led bloc. Following the ceremony, he greeted Deputy Rajya Sabha Chairman to the media ahead of the swearing-in, the actor-turned-parliamentarian said, "I am proud and honoured. I'm going to swear in and register my name. As an Indian, I will do my duty."Kamal's party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), had joined hands with the DMK-led alliance ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. As part of the seat-sharing arrangement, MNM was assured a Rajya Sabha seat in exchange for its actor was last seen in director Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life' (2025). He will next be seen in 'Indian 3' (2025).Kamal is also likely to have a longer screen time as the antagonist in the sequel to Nag Ashwin's 'Kalki 2898 AD'.- EndsMust Watch
