Excitement surrounding Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Coolie has reached new heights as actress Pooja Hegde officially joins the ensemble cast. The announcement was made on Thursday via the film’s social media handles, confirming fan speculations with the caption, “Yes, you guessed it right!❤️🔥 @hegdepooja from the sets of #Coolie.”
A Power-Packed Cast
Produced by Sun Pictures and helmed by acclaimed director Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie is shaping up to be a multi-industry extravaganza. The film features a stellar lineup, including Telugu superstar Nagarjuna, Kannada actor Upendra, Bollywood and South Indian actress Shruti Haasan, veteran actor Sathyaraj, and Malayalam star Soubin Shahir.
Kanagaraj, known for his gripping storytelling and high-octane action sequences, has been steadily unveiling character posters, each offering a glimpse into the film’s intriguing universe.
Yes, you guessed it right!❤️🔥 @hegdepooja from the sets of #Coolie @rajinikanth @Dir_Lokesh @anirudhofficial @iamnagarjuna @nimmaupendra #SathyaRaj #SoubinShahir @shrutihaasan @anbariv@girishganges @philoedit @Dir_Chandhru @PraveenRaja_Off pic.twitter.com/25kNJnYwhV
— Coolie (@CoolieFilm) February 27, 2025
First Look at the Characters
Shruti Haasan steps into the role of Preethi, a character intriguingly depicted holding a shovel in her poster. Meanwhile, Nagarjuna portrays Simon, instantly recognizable with his red scarf.
Sathyaraj embodies Rajasekhar, with his poster showcasing a red wire coiled around his hand, hinting at an intense backstory. Upendra’s character, Kaleesha, is presented carrying a fishing hook, adding a rugged, maritime touch to his persona. Completing the lineup, Soubin Shahir takes on the role of Daya, gripping a gold watch in his character reveal.
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Expanding Universe?
Coolie marks the seventh directorial project of Lokesh Kanagaraj. He has previously introduced the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) with Kaithi (2019), followed by Vikram (2022) and Leo (2023). However, it remains to be seen whether Coolie will also be connected to this expanding universe.
With an ensemble cast, intriguing character reveals, and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s visionary direction, Coolie is shaping up to be one of the most awaited films of the year. Fans eagerly anticipate more updates, especially regarding Pooja Hegde’s role and the potential LCU connection.
