Coolie unleashed: Superstar Rajinikanth calls Lokesh Kanagaraj the ‘True Hero’ at a grand event in Chennai |
Superstar Rajinikanth will be next seen in ‘Coolie’ directed by renowned filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj. The movie is set to release this month, and recently, the Tamil actor shared a speech celebrating the journey behind the upcoming action entertainer ahead of its release.
Rajinikanth praises Lokesh as the real hero
As per a report by Pinkvilla, during the event Coolie Unleashed in Chennai, Rajinikanth, who plays the lead role in the film, took a moment to shower praise on director Lokesh Kanagaraj, whom he called the “true hero of Coolie.” Speaking at the event, the actor said, “The true hero of Coolie is none other than director Lokesh Kanagaraj. He has successfully carried sky-high expectations for the film, which was built purely organically.” The veteran star appreciates the young filmmaker’s vision and execution, saying, “he has created a storm”.
Throwback to his days as a real coolie
The actor revisited his early days and shared how he once worked as a coolie, often facing criticism and tough circumstances. Rajinikanth said, “One day a man asked me to carry his luggage into a tempo and handed me 2 Rupees for it. His voice sounded familiar; he was my college mate whom I used to mock.”Rajinikanth described how the encounter took an unexpectedly painful turn when his old friend mocked him for his humble job, remarking, “How arrogant you were in those days.” The legendary actor admitted, “That was the first time I broke down crying in my life.”
About the film
‘Coolie’ is shaping up to be a powerful action entertainer, which stars Rajinikanth as Deva, a former daily wage worker with a mysterious past who must rise against a fearsome kingpin to protect his friend. The movie also features Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra Rao, and Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan in a brief role, alongside Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Reba Monica John, and many others.
