Superstar Rajinikanth’s film Coolie is slated for release on August 14. Fans are eagerly awaiting this Lokesh Kanagaraj-directed movie, which marks a celebration of Rajinikanth’s 50-year cinematic journey. Fans across Tamil Nadu are decorating theaters vibrantly, with massive posters and hoardings visible everywhere. Beyond Tamil Nadu, the film enjoys tremendous craze in Telugu states as well.
The film’s storyline is dynamic. Rajinikanth plays a character who tries to lead a simple life with his family after leaving a gold mafia empire. Soubin Shahir, playing his younger brother, is targeted for assassination by Nagarjuna, who portrays a negative role. In response, Rajinikanth rebuilds his mafia empire to seek revenge on Nagarjuna and ultimately delivers justice.
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The film’s remuneration details have become a talking point. Reports indicate that Rajinikanth was paid a staggering ₹150 crore for Coolie. Even at the age of 75, this figure is not surprising. Nagarjuna, in his antagonistic role, reportedly earned ₹10 crore.
Notably, the Telugu distribution rights have been acquired by Sunil Narang and Dil Raju for ₹53 crore. The current craze for the film suggests it will achieve unprecedented heights.