With the release of Coolie just days away, excitement is reaching fever pitch — and Aamir Khan’s unexpected cameo has only intensified the hype. Playing a mafia don named Daaha, Aamir’s gritty first-look poster has gone viral. While initial reports suggested he was paid Rs 20 crore for the role, insiders close to the actor deny it.
“Aamir didn’t charge a single rupee,” a source told India Today. “He agreed immediately out of love and respect for Rajinikanth and the Coolie team, even before hearing the full script.”
Sky-High Salaries and Star-Studded Cast
While Aamir’s role is free of charge, others in the ensemble are earning big. Rajinikanth is reportedly being paid Rs 200 crore, up from Rs 150 crore, thanks to staggering advance sales. Nagarjuna Akkineni is earning Rs 10 crore, with Shruti Haasan at Rs 4 crore, Sathyaraj and Upendra at Rs 5 crore each. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s fee is pegged at Rs 50 crore, while music composer Anirudh Ravichander is reportedly receiving Rs 15 crore.
Box Office Records Already Falling
Scheduled for release on August 14, Coolie is smashing records before hitting screens. The film has already crossed $2 million in North American premiere pre-sales — the highest ever for a Tamil film — surpassing Kabali, Leo, and Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1.
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Epic Action and Strong Themes
According to the British Board of Film Classification, the plot follows “a mysterious man” who rises against a corrupt syndicate abusing workers in a port town. With a powerful storyline, stunning visuals, and a stellar cast, Coolie is poised to become one of Tamil cinema’s biggest global openings.
Global Premiere on August 14
All eyes are on August 14 as Coolie prepares to dominate the box office worldwide — with trade analysts predicting a Day 1 opening of over Rs 150 crore globally.
