In a sensational twist to a star-studded evening, Bollywood icon Aamir Khan made an unexpected appearance at the trailer launch of Rajinikanth’s upcoming action thriller Coolie, stealing the spotlight alongside the Tamil superstar.
A Grand, High-Octane Affair
Held at a packed Chennai auditorium on Saturday, the launch ceremony pulsated with anticipation as fans clamored for a first glimpse of the film’s trailer. The venue, decked out in black-and-gold décor, reverberated with thunderous applause when Aamir Khan strode in wearing the same rugged avatar he sports in Coolie: a black tank top, distressed jeans, and a leather jacket slung casually over his shoulder.
Shraddha, Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj Pay Homage
Superstar Rajinikanth made his entrance shortly thereafter in a classic black kurta and blue denims. The entire cast—including Shruti Haasan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, and Sathyaraj—rose to their feet in reverence. Shruti Haasan was seen bending to touch Rajini’s feet, while Nagarjuna and Sathyaraj exchanged warm handshakes. Composer Anirudh Ravichander and director Lokesh Kanagaraj also performed the customary foot-touch before embracing the legend.
The Foot-Touch That Became a Hug
The evening’s most memorable moment came when Aamir Khan, in a gesture of profound respect, bent down to touch Rajinikanth’s feet. In a heartwarming reversal, Rajini gently stopped him and drew him into a brotherly hug. The two superstars then shook hands, shared a broad smile, and soaked in the roaring approval of the audience—an image of mutual admiration that left fans ecstatic.
About Coolie
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures, Coolie promises to be a high-voltage entertainer. The film features an ensemble cast led by Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and Shruti Haasan, with Aamir Khan making a special appearance as “Dahaa.” Music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, whose score is expected to be another chart-topper.
Release and Box-Office Clash
Coolie is set to hit theatres on 14 August 2025, coinciding with the festive season. It will go head-to-head with the Hrithik Roshan–starrer War 2, featuring Kiara Advani and Jr NTR, setting up one of the most eagerly awaited box-office clashes of the year.
