‘No family, no friends’: Lokesh Kanagaraj says he’s spent 2 years of life doing nothing but only Coolie with Rajinikanth

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One of the highly anticipated movies in Kollywood, titled Coolie, features stars like Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Aamir Khan, Shruti Haasan, and others. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, this action-packed thriller has already stirred a lot of excitement among the audience, with many expecting a blockbuster performance even before its release on August 14th.

Lokesh Kanagaraj says he spent 2 years of his life just for Coolie

For Lokesh Kanagaraj, “Coolie” represents one of his most challenging endeavors as a filmmaker. He’s left no detail unattended for this project, pouring all his efforts into it. In fact, he’s temporarily stepped away from social media until the movie reaches its promotional phase.

As reported by Filmyscoops, Lokesh stated in a recent interview that he devoted the years between 36 and 37 to creating exceptional films, such as Coolie. He also emphasized that during this period, he prioritized his work on the movie over spending time with friends and family.

He stated, “For the past two years, I’ve only been working as a laborer, with no family, friends, or personal time. Essentially, my entire 36th and 37th years have been spent as a laborer.

Coolie sets box office record with record-breaking overseas deal

Recently, Coolie has garnered significant interest due to its unprecedented overseas deal for a Tamil film, marking the highest ever made. As per TopMob, the international distribution rights for this movie have been acquired by Hamsini Entertainment at an impressive sum of Rs. 86 crores.

According to a reliable insider, this movie deal marks an unprecedented milestone in the Tamil Film Industry. Despite facing competition with ‘War 2’, the producers have successfully secured a significant amount – a record figure, in fact.

Lokesh Kanagaraj to kick off an entertainer film next with Aamir Khan

Indeed, you’ll be delighted to see a brief yet impactful appearance by the esteemed actor Aamir Khan from Bollywood in this movie.

As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news: Alongside the renowned director, the superstar and I will be joining forces for an extensive movie production, scheduled to commence shooting in September 2026.

In response to your query, during an exclusive conversation with TopMob, Aamir himself confirmed that the upcoming project is indeed a superhero film. He expressed his enthusiasm for this film, attributing it to the exceptional directorial skills of Lokesh. The production for this movie will commence in the second half of next year, following the completion of Aamir’s current project with Rajkumar Hirani. Tentatively, they plan to start shooting for it in September 2026.

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2025-07-06 14:52