Rajinikanth is shrewd, sharp, and warm, says Shruti Haasan
She said the superstar brings positivity without carrying the weight of his stardom
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, 'Coolie' releases in theatres on August 14
Shruti Haasan, who recently impressed everyone with her song 'Vinveli Nayaga' from the film 'Thug Life', is now gearing up for the release of her upcoming film 'Coolie' starring superstar Rajinikanth. Sharing her experience of working with him, the actor called Rajini a mix of unique qualities.
In a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia, Shruti said, 'He is like a mix of unique characteristics. He is shrewd, sharp like a razor. But he is really warm in a genuine way. I told him, 'You're actually really cool to talk to'. He doesn't carry the gravitas of who he is to every room. He brings a good and positive energy. Everyone was happy to work around him. That's a great achievement.'
Talking about her impression of Rajinikanth while growing up, she added, 'Obviously papa (Kamal Haasan) and Rajini sir are the two iconic pillars and faces of Tamil cinema. I always knew him from the lens of the public, like everybody else. People for some reason, thought I grew up around him, but that wasn't the case. I knew him through my dad's working experience with him. But it was really interesting to get to know the person through the filming process.'
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'Coolie' also features Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj. Pooja Hegde will appear in a special number. The film is slated for release on August 14.
Meanwhile, Shruti Haasan was last seen in 'Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire' starring Prabhas. She was earlier part of Adivi Sesh's 'Dacoit' but has walked out of the project due to the 'over-involvement' of her co-star.
Shruti Haasan, who recently impressed everyone with her song 'Vinveli Nayaga' from the film 'Thug Life', is now gearing up for the release of her upcoming film 'Coolie' starring superstar Rajinikanth. Sharing her experience of working with him, the actor called Rajini a mix of unique qualities.
In a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia, Shruti said, 'He is like a mix of unique characteristics. He is shrewd, sharp like a razor. But he is really warm in a genuine way. I told him, 'You're actually really cool to talk to'. He doesn't carry the gravitas of who he is to every room. He brings a good and positive energy. Everyone was happy to work around him. That's a great achievement.'
Talking about her impression of Rajinikanth while growing up, she added, 'Obviously papa (Kamal Haasan) and Rajini sir are the two iconic pillars and faces of Tamil cinema. I always knew him from the lens of the public, like everybody else. People for some reason, thought I grew up around him, but that wasn't the case. I knew him through my dad's working experience with him. But it was really interesting to get to know the person through the filming process.'
Here's the teaser:
'Coolie' also features Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj. Pooja Hegde will appear in a special number. The film is slated for release on August 14.
Meanwhile, Shruti Haasan was last seen in 'Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire' starring Prabhas. She was earlier part of Adivi Sesh's 'Dacoit' but has walked out of the project due to the 'over-involvement' of her co-star. Join our WhatsApp Channel
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