Shruti Haasan credits Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Gabbar Singh’ as a turning point, revealing director Harish Shankar’s crucial support in securing her role. She admired Kalyan’s humility and grounded nature, never anticipating his entry into politics. Haasan also noted his connection to farming and villages. Currently, she is preparing for the release of ‘Coolie’ alongside Rajinikanth, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.