Nagarjuna’s Coolie Remuneration In Rajini Film Sparks Buzz

When two big stars share the screen, the excitement is bound to explode, and that’s exactly what’s happening with Coolie. This mass action entertainer, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is already in the headlines, not just for its story or style, but for the staggering money riding on it. Rajinikanth, the face of the film, is said to have pocketed a jaw-dropping ₹150 crores. But the latest talk in the industry is about Akkineni Nagarjuna, who reportedly took home ₹10 crores for playing the villain, a casting that fans are eager to watch.

The movie’s cast list reads like a festival invitation. Aamir Khan has a 20-minute guest appearance, for which he reportedly charged ₹20 crores, while Pooja Hegde’s special number “Monica”, already trending online, fetched her ₹3 crores. Kannada superstar Upendra and Shruti Haasan are said to have received ₹4 crores each. With such high-profile names, it’s no surprise that Coolie is being made on a massive budget of ₹350 crores, produced by Sun Pictures and set for a grand August 14 release in multiple languages.

On the ground, the fanfare has already begun. In Tamil Nadu, Thalaiva fans are visiting temples, offering prayers for the film’s success. Social media is buzzing with clips, posters, and fan edits, and the pre-release hype has turned into record-breaking numbers. Advance bookings have touched 8,35,850 tickets on day one itself — a figure that’s making trade analysts sit up and take notice.