Superstar Rajinikanth and director Lokesh Kanagaraj have teamed up for the first time with Coolie, one of the most anticipated films of the year. The action-packed entertainer will be released in cinemas on August 14, 2025.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Lokesh shared an interesting behind-the-scenes detail. Malayalam actor Soubin Shahir plays a key role in the film and was recently featured in the “Monica” song, alongside Pooja Hegde’s sizzling performance.
Lokesh revealed that Soubin’s character was originally written for Fahadh Faasil, and also approached him. However, due to Fahadh’s prior commitments, the collaboration couldn’t happen. Lokesh mentioned that he had developed the character over six months before eventually casting Soubin in the role. Although Fahadh couldn’t be part of Coolie, he previously worked with Rajinikanth in Vettaiyan.
The star-studded Coolie also features Upendra, Aamir Khan, Shruti Haasan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and others in prominent roles. Produced by Sun Pictures with music by Anirudh Ravichander, the film promises to deliver a theatrical spectacle. Stay tuned for more exciting updates.