Coolie: Aamir Khan Opens Up On His Cameo In Rajinikanth Starrer; Says 'I Didn't Even Hear...'

Aamir Khan has officially announced his cameo appearance in the film Coolie, starring the legendary Rajinikanth. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, this Tamil-language action thriller is produced by Sun Pictures. Aamir expressed his admiration for Rajinikanth, stating that he accepted the role without even hearing the script, purely out of respect and love for the superstar.

The film features a stellar cast including Soubin Shahir, Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, and Upendra alongside Rajinikanth in the lead role. The producers previously released a teaser showcasing Rajinikanth battling villains in a factory setting. This monochrome teaser with gold highlights has generated significant excitement among fans eagerly anticipating this collaboration.

Aamir Khan's Admiration for Rajinikanth

During an interaction with Zoom, Aamir Khan shared his enthusiasm about working with Rajinikanth. Responding to a fan's query about his cameo, he said, "I really enjoyed doing it. I am big fan of Rajini sir…huge fan. I have a lot of love and respect for Rajini sir. So, I did not even hear the script. When Lokesh told me that it is a Rajini sir's movie and that he wanted me to do a cameo, I said, 'Done. I am doing it. Whatever it is, I am doing it.'" His admiration for Rajinikanth was evident as he spoke about this opportunity.

Coolie is set to release globally in 2025 in both standard and IMAX formats. The film's music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, with cinematography by Girish Gangadharan and editing by Philomin Raj. The anticipation surrounding this project continues to build as fans await its release.

Aamir Khan's Recent Career Reflections

In another recent interview with The Indian Express, Aamir Khan opened up about his emotional struggles following the disappointing performance of Laal Singh Chaddha at the box office. He mentioned feeling 'heartbroken' and even considered stepping away from Sitaare Zameen Par due to its lackluster reception.

The actor revealed that he had suggested Farhan Akhtar for a role in Sitaare Zameen Par after experiencing disappointment with Laal Singh Chaddha's reception. "To be honest, after Laal Singh Chaddha, I was quite depressed, heartbroken, and emotionally battered because I hadn't had an unsuccessful film in very long," he admitted.

Sitaare Zameen Par is a sports comedy-drama adapted from the Spanish hit Champions and features Genelia Deshmukh along with ten newcomers in significant roles. Despite past setbacks, Aamir remains optimistic about future projects.

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