Superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming action thriller, Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has been generating significant buzz since its announcement. Recent reports suggest that actress Pooja Hegde has been approached to feature in a special dance number alongside Rajinikanth in the film. If confirmed, this would mark Pooja's third special appearance in a song, following her well-received performances in Ram Charan's Rangasthalam and Venkatesh Daggubati's F3. The inclusion of such special numbers has proven successful in the past, as seen with Tamannaah's appearance in Rajinikanth's Jailer, which became a massive hit. While official confirmation is still pending, the possibility of Pooja's involvement has already heightened fan excitement. citeturn0search7
Coolie is an action-packed entertainer that delves into a man's relentless quest for vengeance since youth, driven by righting past wrongs, shaping his very existence. The film features an ensemble cast, including Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, Sundeep Kishan, and Reba Monica John. Additionally, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is reportedly making a cameo appearance. The music for the film is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. citeturn0search8
Initially, Coolie was slated for a summer 2025 release, with reports suggesting a May 1, 2025, launch to coincide with Labour Day. citeturn0search10 However, recent updates indicate that the release has been postponed to August 2025 due to Rajinikanth's health concerns. citeturn0search2 An official announcement regarding the new release date is expected soon.
Meanwhile, Pooja Hegde, who was last seen in Deva alongside Shahid Kapoor, is gearing up for her next Tamil film, Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Impressed by her emotional performance in Radhe Shyam, the filmmaker cast her in this project. Retro marks her first collaboration with Suriya and also features Jayaram, Joju George, Karunakaran, Nassar, and Prakash Raj.
