As Rajinikanth celebrates five decades in cinema, his upcoming film ‘Coolie’ demonstrates why he remains the undisputed Superstar of Indian cinema. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj's ambitious project has generated unprecedented buzz with its star-studded ensemble cast commanding massive paychecks.
The film had already achieved remarkable commercial success before its theatrical release, earning ₹550 crore globally through pre-release business deals. Made on a substantial budget of ₹350 crore, ‘Coolie’ has generated approximately ₹200 crore in profits even before hitting screens, reinforcing Rajinikanth's box office dominance.
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Coolie Cast Salaries: Rajinikanth as Deva
The Superstar reportedly received an astronomical ₹200 crore for portraying the lead character Deva in ‘Coolie.’ Sources indicate that his original fee was set at ₹150 crore, but the film's exceptional pre-release performance prompted producers to revise his remuneration upward.
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj Coolie Fees
Lokesh Kanagaraj, currently one of the most sought-after directors in Indian cinema, has been compensated with ₹50 crore for helming ‘Coolie.’ This marks his first directorial collaboration with Rajinikanth, representing a significant milestone in both their careers.
Coolie Cast Salaries: Aamir Khan as Dahaa
Aamir Khan makes a powerful guest appearance in ‘Coolie,’ portraying the menacing gangster character Dahaa. Despite his limited screen time of approximately 15 minutes, the perfectionist actor has reportedly earned ₹20 crore for this cameo role.
Coolie Cast Salaries: Nagarjuna as Simon
The Telugu cinema icon Nagarjuna has been paid ₹10 crore for his role as Simon in the film.
Coolie Cast Salaries: Sathyaraj as Rajasekhar
Veteran actor Sathyaraj, known for his memorable performances across Tamil cinema, receives ₹5 crore for playing the crucial character Rajasekhar. His extensive experience and screen presence justify this substantial remuneration.
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Coolie Cast Salaries: Upendra as Kaleesha
Kannada cinema's popular actor Upendra has been compensated with ₹4 crore for his appearance as Kaleesha.
Coolie Cast Salaries: Shruti Haasan as Preethi
Shruti Haasan, who plays the character Preethi, has earned ₹4 crore for her performance in ‘Coolie.’
Coolie Cast Salaries: Pooja Hegde as Monica
Pooja Hegde has been paid ₹3 crore for her role as Monica in the film.
Coolie Cast Salaries: Soubin Shahir as Dayal
Versatile actor Soubin Shahir, who plays Dayal, has earned ₹1 crore for his role. His presence in the viral ‘Monica’ song sequence has already generated considerable attention among audiences.
Anirudh Ravichander Coolie Fees
Music composer Anirudh Ravichander has been paid ₹15 crore for creating the film's soundtrack.
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‘Coolie’ represents one of the most expensive productions in recent Indian cinema history, with its ₹350 crore budget reflecting the scale and ambition of the project. The film's pre-release business success indicates strong distributor confidence and audience anticipation.
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