Anirudh on Rajinikanth's reaction to Chikitu song from Coolie: We can tell he enjoyed

India Today

4 days ago

The makers of 'Coolie' have unveiled the first single from the Rajinikanth-starrer, titled 'Chikitu', ahead of the film's theatrical release on August 14. The cool beat number, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, has already sparked excitement among fans, with the song showcasing Rajinikanth in a retro 'Tapori' style after decades.In a video shared by Sun Pictures, Anirudh revealed the superstar's reaction to the track. 'Rajini sir has a practice where he doesn't listen to a song before the shoot, except for 'Hukum'. This time he heard it only during the shoot, and from the way we see him perform, we can tell he enjoyed doing it,' Anirudh said.advertisementHe added that Rajinikanth admitted it was challenging to dance to the track. 'After the first day of shoot, he said he liked the song, but it would be difficult for him to dance to it, being his old and rugged style of dancing. When we saw the visuals, we were blown away. After 30–40 years, you can see Rajini sir in local Tapori style,' he said.
Anirudh also credited director Lokesh Kanagaraj, noting that he is a fan of T Rajhendherr, and praised choreographer Sandy Master for bringing the sequence alive. The music video features a mix of visuals from 'Coolie' and shots of Anirudh, with T Rajhendherr and lyricist-singer Arivu also being part of the song.Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, 'Coolie' stars Rajinikanth in the lead role. The action entertainer features Nagarjuna Akkineni and Upendra Rao in pivotal roles, while Aamir Khan is said to make a cameo appearance. The ensemble cast also includes Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, and Pooja Hegde, who will appear in a dance number.On the work front, Rajinikanth is currently shooting for 'Jailer 2', the sequel to his 2023 release.- Ends