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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Shruti Haasan Reveals How She Landed The Role In Rajinikanth's Coolie
Shruti Haasan revealed that she will play Sathyaraj's character Rajasekar's daughter, Preethi. Coolie, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, is set to hit theatres on August 14. Among other seasoned actors, Shruti Haasan plays a pivotal role in the film, which is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. In the latest, the actress has revealed how she was cast in this big-budget project and also shared details about her character. How Shruti Haasan Got Cast In Coolie? In a conversation with journalist Prema on YouTube, Shruti Haasan revealed that she will play Sathyaraj's character Rajasekar's daughter, Preethi. As per earlier speculations, she was expected to play Rajinikanth's daughter, but the actress has now clarified her role. Talking about being cast in Coolie, Shruti Haasan recalled, 'Lokesh came to me to talk about the Inimel music video, and we were planning to have a meeting in the RKFI office. The minute he came in, he was like before our meeting, I wanna tell you something. I'm making this movie, and I want you to do this film. Soon, he gave me a one-liner, too. I was like, What is going on… usually you get a call from a manager that a director wants to meet you. So you're prepared." Shruti added that she was quite confused as the conversation started about a music video, and then they were discussing the film. Coolie Release Date Coolie, will release on August 14 and apart from Rajinikanth, Sathyaraj and Shruti Hassan, it will also star Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Upendra and Soubin Shahir. Anirudh composed the music for the film, which marks his fourth consecutive collaboration with filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj. Girish Gangadharan serves as the cinematographer, while Philomin Raj is the editor. The film has also created buzz since it reunites Sathyaraj and Rajinikanth after nearly 38 years. Sathyaraj played Rajinikanth's father in the 1986 Tamil film Mr Bharath, in which the two last appeared together. Interestingly, Sathyaraj declined offers to appear in several of Rajinikanth's other films, including Enthiran and Sivaji. Coolie's story will revolve around gold smuggling. Interestingly, filmmaker Lokesh Kanakaraj has declared that Coolie will be a stand-alone picture, not part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe. War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji and starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, is also expected to compete with Rajinikanth's film at the box office. First Published: July 26, 2025, 16:14 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Rajinikanth Is Writing His Autobiography, Coolie Director Makes Big Revelation
Last Updated: Rajinikanth is in the process of writing his autobiography and had been writing everyday during the last two schedules of Coolie. Director Lokesh Kanakaraj, whose much-awaited action entertainer 'Coolie' features Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, has now disclosed in an interview that Rajinikanth is in the process of writing his autobiography and that he had been writing everyday during the last two schedules of ' Coolie '. In a video interview with a media publication, the ace director said, '.. in the last two schedules, sir was busy with writing his autobiography. He used to write everyday." The director then went on to say, 'Everyday, I would ask him,'What episode are you in?' 'What phase are you in?". He (Rajinikanth) would then let me know that this is what happened in his 42nd year and that this is what happened at a later stage." Stating that the superstar shared with him details that he didn't share with anyone else, Lokesh said that the experience was one that would always remain close to his heart. 'So, it is like very close to my heart. What you take away is that experience that man has seen. One common factor that connects not just me but everybody else in our state to him is all the hurdles that he has overcome," Lokesh said. Meanwhile, Coolie has already made headlines by becoming the highest overseas procurement for a Tamil film to date. Rumours doing the rounds in the industry also suggest that director Lokesh Kanakaraj's much-awaited action entertainer may well reach audiences in over 100 countries around the world when the film hits screens on August 14 this year. Hamsini Entertainment, a key player in international film distribution, is backing the film's global distribution. Sources in the industry claim that with 'Coolie', Hamsini Entertainment is gearing up for their biggest release yet, targeting distribution in over a 100 countries, making it one of the most widespread international releases for an Indian film. Apart from Rajinikanth, the film also stars stalwarts from the Indian film industry like Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Aamir Khan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir and Shruti Haasan. Anirudh has composed the music for the film, marking his fourth consecutive film with director Lokesh Kanagaraj. Cinematography for the film is by Girish Gangadharan and editing is by Philomin Raj. The film is keenly awaited as it will feature actors Sathyaraj and Rajinikanth together after almost 38 years. The two were last seen together in the superhit Tamil film 'Mr Bharath', which was released in 1986 and in which Sathyaraj played Rajinikanth's father. Interestingly, Sathyaraj had turned down offers to act in some of Rajinikanth's earlier films like 'Enthiran' and 'Sivaji'. 'Coolie', which is Rajinikanth's 171st film, will revolve around gold smuggling. Interestingly, director Lokesh Kanakaraj has disclosed that 'Coolie' will be a standalone film and not a part of his Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). First Published: July 25, 2025, 08:53 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Rajinikanth is working on something big about his life, reveals Lokesh Kanakaraj: 'In last two schedules of Coolie, he is...'
Director Lokesh Kanakaraj, whose much-awaited action entertainer ' Coolie ' features Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, has now disclosed in an interview that Rajinikanth is in the process of writing his autobiography and that he had been writing every day during the last two schedules of ' Coolie '. What is the big thing Rajinikanth is planning? In a video interview with a media publication, the ace director said, '.. in the last two schedules, sir was busy with writing his autobiography. He used to write every day.' The director then went on to say, 'Every day, I would ask him,'What episode are you in?' 'What phase are you in?'. He (Rajinikanth) would then let me know that this is what happened in his 42nd year and that this is what happened at a later stage.' Rajinikanth shared this with Lokesh Kanakaraj Stating that the superstar shared with him details that he didn't share with anyone else, Lokesh said that the experience was one that would always remain close to his heart. 'So, it is like very close to my heart. What you take away is that experience that man has seen. One common factor that connects not just me but everybody else in our state to him is all the hurdles that he has overcome,' Lokesh said. Meanwhile, Coolie has already made headlines by becoming the highest overseas procurement for a Tamil film to date. Rumours doing the rounds in the industry also suggest that director Lokesh Kanakaraj's much awaited action entertainer may well reach audiences in over a 100 countries around the world when the film hits screens on August 14 this year. Hamsini Entertainment, a key player in international film distribution, is backing the film's global distribution. Sources in the industry claim that with 'Coolie', Hamsini Entertainment is gearing up for their biggest release yet, targeting distribution in over a 100 countries, making it one of the most widespread international releases for an Indian film. Apart from Rajinikanth, the film also stars stalwarts from the Indian film industry like Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Aamir Khan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir and Shruti Haasan. Anirudh has composed the music for the film, marking his fourth consecutive film with director Lokesh Kanagaraj. Cinematography for the film is by Girish Gangadharan and editing is by Philomin Raj. The film is keenly awaited as it will feature actors Sathyaraj and Rajinikanth together after almost 38 years. The two were last seen together in the superhit Tamil film 'Mr Bharath', which was released in 1986 and in which Sathyaraj played Rajinikanth's father. Interestingly, Sathyaraj had turned down offers to act in some of Rajinikanth's earlier films like 'Enthiran' and 'Sivaji'. 'Coolie', which is Rajinikanth's 171st film, will revolve around gold smuggling. Interestingly, director Lokesh Kanakaraj has disclosed that 'Coolie' will be a stand alone film and not a part of his Lokesh Cinematic Universe
The Hindu
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Like ‘Game of Thrones' and ‘Avatar': Shankar on his dream project ‘Velpari'
Veteran director S Shankar has spoken about his dream film, the adaptation of the novel 'Veera Yuga Nayagan Velpari'. At a recent public event, the filmmaker opened up on his ambitious plan for the project. 'My previous dream project was Enthiran (2010). 'Velpari' is now my most ideal movie. The film, like Avatar and Game of Thrones, has the potential to become Indian cinema's pride,' he said during the celebration of the sale of one lakh copies of CPI (M) MP and writer Su Venkatesan's novel 'Veera Yuga Nayagan Velpari'. Superstar Rajinikanth was also present at the event. In Jaunary 2025, Shankar had expressed his interest to start the movie right after Indian 3. 'I want to take my time to explore all the unexplored sides of myself with this project. The script work is done and it will be a three-part film. It is a mammoth project that will require a big budget,' Shankar had said. In September 2024, Shankar had alleged unauthorised use of content from the Tamil novel and warned filmmakers about the risk of falling in legal trouble. The director said that he was upset to see some important scenes from the novel in a recent movie trailer. ALSO READ:Director Shankar upset over 'unauthorised use' of scenes from Tamil novel 'Veera Yuga Nayagan Velpari' Shankar's previous two films have been box office flops. While Indian 2, the much-awaited sequel to the 1996 blockbuster with Kamal Haasan, failed to recreate the magic of the original, Game Changer, his debut Telugu project starring Ram Charan, bit the dust. There has been no official update on the release of Indian 3.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
S Shankar promises his upcoming movie 'Velpari' will be global like 'Game of Thrones and Avatar' after 'Game Changer' flop; Rajinikanth hopes it will be a success
Director 's recent directorial venture 'Game Changer', starring Ram Charan, did not receive a positive response from the audience and also failed at the box office. The director has now confirmed that he is making a dream project based on the novel Velpari. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shankar to make a movie out of Velpari novel While attending a recent event as a guest for the novel Velpari, which sold one lakh copies, Shankar said, 'Once, my dream project was Enthiran. Now, my dream project is Velpari. Whenever a big-budget movie is made, people say it would be a grand venture like Chandralekha, but truly, Velpari will be as big, if not bigger, than that.' Game Changer | Hindi Song - Jaragandi (Lyrical) He further elaborated on what makes Velpari such a monumental project for him: 'As far as I believe, this film could be one of the biggest ventures ever made, owing to the elements of costume, art, and the level of production it will require. However, the scope of technology makes me say that Velpari would be a global-standard movie, on par with the likes of or Avatar.' Rajinikanth's expectations about Shankar's upcoming movie Superstar Rajinikanth, who attended the event as the chief guest, did not hold back in appreciating Shankar's impact on the growth of Tamil cinema in the 1990s. He reflected on their successful collaborations and expressed anticipation for Velpari. Velpari is based on Veera Yuga Nayagan Vel Pari, a historical novel penned by Su Venkatesan. The story centres around the legendary ruler Vel Paari and the opposition he faced from the three mighty Tamil dynasties—Chera, Chola, and Pandya. Shankar's recent releases, Indian 2 and Game Changer, could not live up to the expectations of fans and critics. Rajinikanth's work front Meanwhile, Rajinikanth is gearing up for his next release, Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film is scheduled to hit screens on August 14, 2025.
