Has Lokesh Kanagaraj really bagged Rs 50 crore as fees for Rs 350 crore budget film Coolie? Filmmaker spills tea

In crafting Coolie, Lokesh Kanagaraj has spared no effort in one of his grandest action-thriller ventures. Boasting stars like Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Aamir Khan, Shoubin Shahir, Upendra, and others, the film is produced with a staggering budget of approximately 3500 million rupees.

Is Lokesh Kanagaraj really getting paid Rs. 50 crore for Coolie?

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Lokesh Kanagaraj finally addressed the rumors about receiving a 50-crore fee for directing “Coolie.” His answer to this intriguing topic was particularly noteworthy.

Reflecting on the extraordinary success of his previous movie, “Leo,” which grossed an impressive Rs. 600 crores at the box office, it’s only logical that his remuneration would be increased twofold as a result.

As a lifestyle expert, let me share some insights into my recent success. You may wonder about the significant increase in my earnings, reaching an impressive Rs. 50 crore. The secret lies in the success of my latest film, Leo, which raked in a staggering box office collection of around Rs. 600 crore. Consequently, it’s only fair that my remuneration reflects this success, hence the doubling of my earnings. This industry operates much like any other market – demand and supply – and I am committed to working tirelessly to earn every rupee that comes my way.

When will Coolie’s trailer be released?

During that very interview, the filmmaker addressed a question that had been generating much excitement regarding the trailer of Coolie. With countless viewers eager to uncover the movie’s secrets, Lokesh eventually disclosed the release date for everyone to look forward to.

He mentioned, “I plan to provide one movie trailer initially, and anything beyond that would be an extra bonus. My intention was just to offer one trailer, and the release date is set for August 2.”

When Nagarjuna revealed he’ll be locking horns with Rajinikanth in Coolie

Recently, Nagarjuna Akkineni shared some insights about his role in the movie “Coolie.” He mentioned that as the villain, he will be engaging in a fierce confrontation with Rajinikanth.

I found this endeavor remarkably engaging, as it deviated from my past ventures. Taking on the role of the primary adversary allowed for numerous interactions with the esteemed Rajinikanth himself. Our dynamic was one of a kind – him pitted against me.

For those unfamiliar, Coolie’s scheduled release on August 14 coincides with the premiere of another major production, War 2. Both films will be showing simultaneously, and it is yet to be determined which one will perform better at the box office given the overlapping release dates.

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2025-07-15 07:22