Rajinikanth Coolie to Mint ₹1000 Crore? Lokesh Kanagaraj Responds
Director’s Statement
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj recently addressed the buzz around Coolie crossing ₹1000 crore at the box office. He stated
This statement shows his focus is more on audience satisfaction than box office milestones.
Budget & Actor Fees
- Total budget: ₹350–375 crore (including marketing)
- Rajinikanth’s salary: ₹150 crore
- Lokesh Kanagaraj’s fee: ₹50 crore (highest ever for a Tamil director)
Box Office Predictions
- Actor Sundeep Kishan, after watching 45 minutes of the film, confidently predicted it would cross ₹1000 crore.
- Despite fan hype, Lokesh maintains a grounded view, emphasizing quality over numbers.
Cast & Release
- Coolie stars Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna (as the villain), Aamir Khan (cameo), Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and Pooja Hegde.
- The film is set to release in theatres on August 14, 2025, across multiple formats including IMAX and 4DX.
Summary
While Coolie is one of the biggest Indian films in production with a record budget and star cast, director Lokesh Kanagaraj has downplayed the ₹1000 crore expectations. His priority: delivering a mass entertainer that connects with the audience.
Coolie (2025) Main Cast Social Links
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Rajinikanth – Twitter
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Aamir Khan – Twitter
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