The upcoming movie titled “Coolie,” starring Rajinikanth, is set to premiere in cinemas on August 14, 2025. In an interview prior to its release, director Lokesh Kanagaraj shared his experience finding it more challenging to persuade Nagarjuna Akkineni for the film rather than Rajinikanth.
Lokesh Kanagaraj on convincing Nagarjuna Akkineni for Coolie
In an exclusive conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, I, as a lifestyle expert and film enthusiast, found myself reminiscing about a fascinating encounter with director Lokesh Kanagaraj. He shared an intriguing anecdote, mentioning that once, Nagarjuna had asked him, “How did you convince Rajini sir for Coolie?” It was then that he revealed to Nagarjuna something quite profound: convincing the legendary Rajinikanth was a breeze compared to the challenge of persuading him.
The director went on to say, “Our lead actor is taking on the role of the villain in this movie. This will be his first time doing so. I noticed him relishing the experience because strong characters have defined limits; you need to tread carefully. However, when it comes to playing a villain, there are no such restrictions – one can push boundaries and break free.
Lokesh disclosed Nagarjuna’s battle against the use of profanity throughout his 40-year acting career, which has remained unblemished by such language. Moreover, the star of Kuberaa is eagerly anticipating his family’s reaction to his performance in the movie.
About Coolie
Title currently underway: “Action Thriller in Tamil – Harbor’s Edge,” featuring Rajinikanth as the main character. This movie is rumored to focus on the dockworkers, with significant parts played by Nagarjuna Akkineni and Upendra Rao.
In addition to established actors, Bollywood legend Aamir Khan is set to make a guest appearance in this film. Furthermore, an array of talented performers such as Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Pooja Hegde (for a dance sequence), and others are also involved in the production.
During a recent interview, Lokesh Kanagaraj has indeed announced that the trailer for the movie ‘Coolie’ is scheduled to drop on August 2, 2025. However, he prefers keeping the storyline under wraps until its official premiere.
As a die-hard admirer, let me share an intriguing tidbit: Initially, I had dreamt that our beloved Rajinikanth would star in a captivating fantasy film, a notion that resonated deeply with the superstar himself. Yet, the visionary Lokesh thought it prudent to embark on the Coolie project instead.
Moving onto Loki’s career aspects, he will soon be directing the movie starring Karthi titled Kaithi 2. This upcoming film is slated to be part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). Following this project, Loki will collaborate with Aamir Khan for a superhero project.
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2025-07-15 13:52