Nagarjuna, a veteran actor who is taking on his first villain role, has talked about how much he learned from working with Superstar Rajinikanth in the upcoming action movie Coolie, which is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.
A recent story from Nagarjuna about what happened behind the scenes, which he revealed in a video that has now gone viral, has further added to the excitement for the movie.
Rajinikanth's Kind Gesture in Thailand
Nagarjuna talked about the filming and commended Rajinikanth not only for his unique style and screen presence, but also for his discipline and humility, even after decades of being a superstar. The actor from Manmadhudu talked about a touching event from the Thailand schedule, which was a 17-day night shoot with more than 350 crew members.
On the last day of filming, Rajinikanth shocked everyone on the team by handing out parcels to each staff member himself. People think that the packets included money as gifts in them, even though the contents were never officially revealed. The actor told everyone to take something home for their kids. This kind gesture showed how deeply generous and thankful Rajinikanth is to the people who work behind the scenes to make movies come to life.
Coolie: A Movie Event Around the World
Coolie, which will come out on August 14, 2025, is already breaking records. The movie has raised the bar for Tamil cinema's popularity outside of India; it is now the most expensive Tamil film ever bought outside of India. Experts in the field say that the movie might be released in more than 100 countries, which would make Indian cinema even more well-known around the world.
Stellar Cast and Crew
The movie has a great cast, which includes: Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Sathyaraj, Upendra, Soubin Shahir and Shruti Haasan. Anirudh Ravichander wrote the music, and regular Lokesh partners Girish Gangadharan (cinematography) and Philomin Raj (editing) are also on board. The technical department is just as strong as the acting talent.
A Reunion That Took Years to Plan
Coolie is the first movie in almost 38 years to bring Rajinikanth and Sathyaraj back together on screen. Their previous movie together was the cult blockbuster Mr. Bharath in 1986. Sathyaraj, who famously turned down roles in Sivaji and Enthiran, now shares the screen with the Superstar again, which makes fans of all ages very happy.
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Not in the LCU—A Standalone Story
Many people know Lokesh Kanagaraj for his Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), but Coolie will be a separate movie about gold smuggling. Rajinikanth is in charge of the project, which promises a new story, lots of action, and interesting drama.
People are praising Rajinikanth's humility off-screen and the movie's ability to smash records. Coolie is definitely one of the most anticipated movies of 2025.
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