Chennai, Aug 1 (NationPress) Actress Shruti Haasan, who has collaborated with two icons of the film industry -- Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna -- in the forthcoming action thriller 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanakaraj, shared that her time working with them was profoundly inspiring.

The actress and singer recently reflected on her experience alongside two of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema. Contrary to what some might think, having such legendary actors on set did not induce pressure; instead, it was a source of inspiration.

“It was incredibly inspiring. It was fantastic. I loved learning from so many seasoned actors right from the start. I enjoy feeling a bit anxious about the knowledge I’m going to gain and the experiences that await me. Overall, interacting with such esteemed legends was truly amazing,” she stated.

Shruti highlighted that the atmosphere on set was not oppressive; rather, it was invigorating. Observing Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna approach their work with both humility and passion reinforced her commitment to continuous growth as an artist.

Produced by Sun Pictures, 'Coolie' has already garnered attention for achieving the highest overseas revenue for a Tamil film thus far.

Industry speculation suggests that Lokesh Kanakaraj's eagerly anticipated action film may reach audiences in over 100 countries when it premieres on August 14 this year.

Hamsini Entertainment, a significant player in international film distribution, is facilitating the film’s global release. Sources indicate that with 'Coolie', Hamsini Entertainment is preparing for its largest release yet, aiming for distribution across more than 100 countries, making it one of the most extensive international launches for an Indian film.

In addition to Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, and Shruti Haasan, the film features notable talents from the Indian film industry, including Sathyaraj, Aamir Khan, Upendra, and Soubin Shahir.

The music for the film is composed by Anirudh, marking his fourth consecutive collaboration with director Lokesh Kanagaraj. Cinematography is handled by Girish Gangadharan and editing is done by Philomin Raj.

'Coolie' is highly anticipated as it will showcase Sathyaraj and Rajinikanth sharing the screen together after nearly 38 years. The two last appeared together in the blockbuster Tamil film 'Mr Bharath', released in 1986, where Sathyaraj portrayed Rajinikanth's father. Interestingly, Sathyaraj had previously declined roles in several of Rajinikanth's earlier films such as 'Enthiran' and 'Sivaji'.

'Coolie', marking Rajinikanth's 171st film, will revolve around the theme of gold smuggling. Notably, Lokesh Kanakaraj has mentioned that 'Coolie' will be a standalone film, distinct from his Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU).