The highly anticipated action thriller Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Superstar Rajinikanth, is in its final stages of production. Adding to the excitement, actress Pooja Hegde is set to feature in a special dance number. The news was officially confirmed by Sun Pictures on Thursday morning through their X (formerly Twitter) handle, sharing a post that read, “Yes, you guessed it right! @hegdepooja from the sets of #Coolie.”
Major Filming Updates
According to sources close to the production, Coolie is nearing completion. Earlier this year, in January, Rajinikanth flew to Thailand for an important shooting schedule, which ran from January 13 to January 28. Prior to this, the superstar had revealed that 70% of the film had already been completed.
A Star-Studded Ensemble Cast
Coolie boasts a powerhouse cast featuring some of the biggest names across Indian cinema, including:
✅ Telugu actor Nagarjuna
✅ Kannada star Upendra
✅ Malayalam actor Soubin Shahir
✅ Veteran Tamil actor Sathyaraj
✅ Shruti Haasan, Reba Monica John, and Junior MGR in pivotal roles
Adding to the buzz, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is expected to make a special cameo appearance in the film.
Reunion After 38 Years!
One of the key highlights of Coolie is the long-awaited reunion of Rajinikanth and Sathyaraj after nearly 38 years. The two last shared screen space in the 1986 Tamil hit Mr. Bharath, where Sathyaraj played Rajinikanth’s father. Interestingly, Sathyaraj had previously turned down roles in Rajinikanth’s blockbuster films like Sivaji and Enthiran.
Technical Crew & Production Details
🎵 Music – Anirudh Ravichander
🎥 Cinematography – Girish Gangadharan
✂️ Editing – Philomin Raj
🎬 Production – Kalanithi Maran’s Sun Pictures
Standalone Film – Not Part of LCU
Ever since its announcement, fans speculated that Coolie could be part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). However, director Lokesh Kanagaraj has officially denied these rumors, confirming that Coolie will be a standalone film and will not be connected to his interconnected franchise.
With sky-high expectations, an all-star cast, and a gripping storyline centered around gold smuggling, Coolie is shaping up to be one of the biggest Tamil releases in recent years. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated action thriller! 🚀🔥