Coolie cast and remuneration: How much did Rajinkanth, Aamir Khan and Nagarjuna get paid?

By Entertainment Desk | August 13, 2025

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For his first-ever cameo in a South Indian film, Aamir Khan is said to have charged Rs 20 crores.

Aamir Khan

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Stepping into the shoes of the menacing antagonist Simon, Nagarjuna is said to have been paid Rs 10 crores for a 35-day schedule.

Nagarjuna

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The Kannada superstar has reportedly been paid Rs 5 crores for his supporting role, bringing his unique screen charisma and pan-Indian appeal to Coolie.

Upendra

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The veteran actor is also paid Rs 5 crores, lends his gravitas and versatility to the supporting cast, further strengthening the film’s inter-industry star power.

Satyaraj

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Rajinikanth is said to have received Rs 250 crores as remuneration for his lead role, with Coolie arriving as a milestone project marking his 50th year in cinema.

Rajinikanth

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The director of Coolie, Lokesh Kanagaraj, took home Rs 50 crores as paycheck is what the internet says.

Lokesh Kanagaraj

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To play Monica in the special number, Pooja is said to have been paid Rs 2 crore.

Pooja Hegde

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The diva is said to have been paid Rs 4 crore to play Preethi in the film which is hitting the screens on August 14.

Shruti Haasan

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Soubin Shahir is said to have been paid Rs 1 crore as remuneration in this pan Indian cinema.

Soubin Shahir

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Anirudh Ravichander, who teamed up with Rajinikanth after the Jailer, has received a paycheck of Rs 15 crore.

Anirudh Ravichander

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