Has Rajinikanth Watched the First Half of ‘Coolie’?

Synopsis
Rumors suggest Rajinikanth has seen the first half of his eagerly awaited film 'Coolie' and is thrilled with it. Directed by Lokesh Kanakaraj, the film features an impressive cast and is set for release on August 14. This marks a significant reunion for Rajinikanth and Sathyaraj after nearly four decades, raising expectations sky-high.
Key Takeaways
- Rajinikanth has reportedly watched the first half of 'Coolie'.
- Directed by Lokesh Kanakaraj, the film is set for August 14 release.
- The film features notable cameos, including Aamir Khan and Sathyaraj.
- 'Coolie' focuses on gold smuggling as its central theme.
- It marks a significant reunion for Rajinikanth and Sathyaraj after 38 years.
Chennai, June 13 (NationPress) Rumors circulating within the Tamil film industry suggest that actor Rajinikanth has viewed the first half of his upcoming movie 'Coolie' and is quite satisfied with the visual presentation.
Insiders report that Rajinikanth was impressed by the completed first half of the film.
This highly anticipated film, helmed by the renowned director Lokesh Kanakaraj, is set to feature cameo appearances from several prominent stars across various film industries, including Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, and Upendra.
Scheduled for a worldwide release on August 14 this year, 'Coolie' has generated significant excitement for multiple reasons.
One notable aspect is the reunion of actors Sathyaraj and Rajinikanth after nearly 38 years. Their last collaboration was in the blockbuster Tamil film 'Mr Bharath', released in 1986, where Sathyaraj portrayed Rajinikanth's father. Interestingly, Sathyaraj previously declined roles in several of Rajinikanth’s earlier films, such as 'Enthiran' and 'Sivaji'.
'Coolie', marking Rajinikanth's 171st film, will focus on the theme of gold smuggling. Director Lokesh Kanakaraj has clarified that 'Coolie' is a standalone film, not part of his Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU).
It’s worth noting that Lokesh Kanakaraj recently concluded filming this much-anticipated action entertainer and expressed that he will forever treasure the incredible experience of bringing this film to life.
In addition to the aforementioned stars, 'Coolie' will also showcase actors Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Rebe Monica John, and Junior MGR in key roles.
The film's music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, with cinematography by Girish Gangadharan. Editing is handled by Philomin Raj, and it is produced by Kalanithi Maran's Sun Pictures.