Coolie Song Earns Pooja Hegde Huge Praise From Monica Bellucci
The movie Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is making waves for many reasons.
By: Shanaz B Syed | 12 Aug 2025 5:16 PM ISTThe movie Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is making waves for many reasons. One special highlight is the song ‘Monica’, dedicated to the famous Italian actress Monica Bellucci. The song features Pooja Hegde and Soubin Shahir and has been trending online since its release. What surprised everyone was that Monica Bellucci herself saw the song and liked it.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Pooja shared that Monica Bellucci loved the song. The interviewer told Pooja that she had sent the Coolie track to Monica Bellucci, who responded warmly. Pooja was amazed and called it the biggest compliment she had ever received. She said she has always admired Monica for her unique style and presence on screen.
Pooja also thanked fans who kept asking Monica Bellucci to watch the song on Instagram. She said many Tamil fans were urging the actress to check out the track, which shows how connected fans are with the film and its music. Pooja’s excitement grew even more when she learned about Monica’s positive response.
Talking about the song’s role in the movie, Pooja revealed that director Lokesh Kanagaraj told her the song was chosen for commercial reasons. He believed she could add value to the film. Pooja said it felt great to know she could contribute to the movie’s success and that the director’s trust meant a lot to her.
