Rajinikanth's Coolie Took Over My Life For 2 Years, Says Lokesh Kanagaraj: 'No Friends, No Family'
Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals he spent two years doing nothing but working on Rajinikanth's Coolie, calling it his most intense and personal filmmaking journey yet.
One of the most anticipated Tamil films in recent times, Coolie—featuring an explosive cast including Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Aamir Khan, and Shruti Haasan—is shaping up to be a potential box office juggernaut. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the high-octane action thriller is slated to hit the big screen on August 14, and expectations are sky-high.
For Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie isn't just another film—it's a passion project that has consumed the last two years of his life. In fact, the filmmaker has gone so deep into the making of this cinematic spectacle that he has even stepped away from social media to focus entirely on the film.
In a recent conversation with Filmyscoops, Lokesh got candid about his personal sacrifices while working on Coolie. 'The last 2 years all I did was Coolie. No family, no friends, and nothing. My 36 and 37 years of life, all I did was Coolie," he shared, underscoring the intense dedication he brought to the project.
And that commitment seems to be paying off already.
According to Pinkvilla, the film has made history even before its release by sealing the biggest overseas rights deal ever for a Tamil film. Hamsini Entertainment has acquired the international distribution rights for a record-breaking Rs. 86 crore, signaling massive anticipation across global markets.
A source close to the development added, 'This is the biggest deal of all time for a film from the Tamil Film Industry. The makers have procured record MGs despite a clash with War 2."
Adding to the frenzy is a special appearance by Bollywood icon Aamir Khan, who will be seen in a spectacular cameo in Coolie. But the collaboration doesn't end there. Aamir has officially confirmed that he is set to team up with Lokesh Kanagaraj for a full-fledged superhero film after wrapping up his next project with Rajkumar Hirani.
'Yes, it is (a superhero film). I am very excited for the film because Lokesh is an amazing director," Aamir told Pinkvilla. 'The film will start next year in the second half, once I am done with the Raju (Rajkumar Hirani) film. I think we will start shooting for it in September 2026."
With a dream cast, a visionary director, and already record-shattering deals in place, Coolie is poised to be not just a cinematic event, but a cultural milestone in Tamil and Indian cinema.
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