Lokesh Kanagaraj Reveals Coolie Trailer Date & Rajinikanth's Reaction | InFocus | THR India

In this exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, director Lokesh Kanagaraj sits down with Anupama Chopra to discuss his highly anticipated film Coolie, starring superstar Rajinikanth. Lokesh opens up about the intense 17-month journey of creating this ambitious project, revealing how working with Rajinikanth has been a transformative experience both professionally and personally. He shares intimate details about the film's structure, the multi-star ensemble cast including Aamir Khan and Nagarjuna, and how this project differs from his previous work in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe.

From the creative process behind the Monica Bellucci tribute song to the challenges of directing one of India's biggest superstars, Lokesh provides fascinating insights into modern filmmaking. Anupama and Lokesh discuss the film's massive budget, the pressure of delivering a worthy project for Rajinikanth's 50th year in cinema, and the director's upcoming acting debut. With Coolie set for worldwide release on August 14, 2025, this conversation offers an intimate look at the making of what promises to be one of Tamil cinema's biggest spectacles.