Superstar Rajinikanth is all set to appear next in Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film has already created a strong buzz, thanks to a powerful lineup that includes Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and a cameo by Aamir Khan. Sruthi Haasan and Pooja Hegde are also part of the cast, making the project even more exciting.
In the middle of all this, a recent comment from Rajinikanth, shared by Lokesh Kanagaraj himself, has left fans feeling uneasy. According to the director, Rajini watched Coolie, hugged him, and said, “It looked like Thalapathi to me.”
While that sounds like high praise, it has triggered mixed reactions among fans. The reason lies in a recent memory. Kamal Haasan once described Thug Life as a wonderful film and confidently said it would make people forget Nayakan, the iconic 1987 classic. But when Thug Life released, it failed to impress both in theatres and on OTT platforms.
Now, with that still fresh in their minds, Rajinikanth fans are asking their idol to be cautious with such comparisons. They feel that emotional or exaggerated statements before release can create unnecessary pressure and expectations. Whether Coolie lives up to the hype or not, fans just want to avoid the disappointment they recently faced.