‘Coolie’ cost me 2 years of life’: Lokesh Kanagaraj on his obsession with Rajinikanth’s action spectacle

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj dedicated two years to Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie,’ sacrificing personal life and social media to maintain unwavering focus. The film, featuring Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Shruti Haasan, and a cameo by Aamir Khan, is set to release on August 14. Furthermore, Lokesh and Aamir Khan are planning a full-fledged film collaboration slated for September 2026.