Pooja Hegde Reveals Tough Prep For Monica Song

There�s always more behind a glossy song than what flashes on the screen. For Pooja Hegde, Monica from the upcoming pan-India film Coolie wasn�t just another glamorous appearance, it was a full-body test of strength and resilience. As the beats of the track win over fans online, Pooja took a moment to drop the glitter and open up about what really went into creating that sizzling screen presence.

In a heartfelt post, Pooja shared that Monica was her first major dance number after recovering from a leg injury. And it wasn�t an easy comeback. The shoot demanded long hours under intense heat, choking dust, and harsh sun. What made it even more challenging? It was shot on the day of Mahashivratri, while she was fasting. Yet, none of that exhaustion made it to the final cut. The song sparkles, and so does she, hiding every bit of pain behind that effortless charm.

While audiences see the glamour, few realize the grind behind it. Pooja didn�t just power through recovery; she pushed herself to match high-energy choreography without any excuses. She credited the backup dancers for their immense support and thanked the fans for showering the song with love. �This is one of the toughest performances of my career,� she admitted, promising that the big-screen experience would be nothing short of electrifying.

Monica is just one flavor in the massive recipe that is Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Rajinikanth. With names like Akkineni Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, and Upendra adding weight, and Anirudh�s music setting the tone, expectations are sky-high. But it�s stories like Pooja�s that remind us, beneath every stunning step, there�s a dancer who chose not to quit.