‘Coolie': Anirudh Ravichander and T Rajendar amp up the fun in peppy number for Rajinikanth starrer
The makers of Coolie, starring Rajinikanth,released a 'Chikitu Music Video', featuring music composer Anirudh Ravichander and veteran actor-director T Rajendar. A glimpse of the catchy number was unveiled on Rajinikanth's birthday (December 12) last year. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie is set to release on August 14, 2025.
The promotional video shows T Rajendar and Anirudh grooving to the song and recreating the moves of Rajinikanth from the movie. With the dance steps choreographed by Sandy, the video is also an ode to the much-celebrated style of the superstar. 'Chikitu' is sung by Anirudh, T Rajendar and Arivu, who has also written the track.
Anirudh has incorporated the viral tune of T Rajendar in 'Chikitu'. Produced by Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures, Coolie is touted to be an action drama. The movie is not part of Lokesh Kanagaraj's popular universe, the Lokesh Cinematic Universe. Coolie will face off with the spy action drama War 2, starring Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan, at the box office.
Soubin Shahir, Nagarjuna, and Upendra are the other prominent actors in the movie. Bollywood star Aamir Khan is set to play a cameo in the highly-anticipated pan-Indian film. Last month, the makers offered a glimpse of the characters from the movie through a short promotional video.
ALSO READ:Aamir Khan on 'Coolie' cameo: 'Huge fan of Rajinikanth sir, accepted role without hearing script'
Meanwhile, Rajinikanth is currently shooting for Jailer 2. The actor recently filmed a portion of the movie in Mysuru, Karnataka. Directed by Nelson, the movie is a sequel to the hit 2023 movie. Anirudh is the music composer for Jailer 2, which will also feature Kannada star Shivarajkumar in an important role.
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