US EditionLokesh Kanagaraj Says He Deserves Rs 50 Cr Salary for Coolie, Responds to Question About Rajinikanth’s Pay Cheque: ‘It’s a Rs 400 Crore Film’
TAMIL NADU, INDIA, JUL 15 – Lokesh Kanagaraj confirms Rs 50 crore fee for directing 'Coolie,' a Rs 350 crore action film starring Rajinikanth, with the trailer set for August 2 release.
- Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj released the trailer for his film Coolie starring Rajinikanth on August 2, 2025, ahead of its August 14 release.
- The large-scale project followed the success of Lokesh's previous film Leo, which grossed over Rs 600 crore, justifying his Rs 50 crore fee amid a reported Rs 350-400 crore budget for Coolie.
- Coolie features a star-studded cast including Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Shruti Haasan, and Upendra, with music by Anirudh Ravichander, and aims to be a commercial entertainer releasing alongside War 2.
- Lokesh highlighted his two-year commitment to the film Coolie and stated that his remuneration of Rs 50 crore is justified. He also underscored his accountability for the movie’s success and mentioned that he pays taxes on this amount.
- The film’s release on August 14 will test its box office potential against War 2, and Lokesh plans to distance himself from external opinions while hoping Coolie generates significant audience buzz.
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Lokesh Kanagraj On Coolie Fees: Director Lokesh Kanagraj has charged Rs 50 crore for 'Coolie'. Now he has clarified on his high fees. However, he refused to comment on Rajinikanth's fees.
Lokesh Kanagaraj confirms he's getting Rs 50 crore to direct Rajinikanth's Coolie
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Lokesh Kanagaraj says he deserves Rs 50 cr salary for Coolie, responds to question about Rajinikanth’s pay cheque: ‘It’s a Rs 400 crore film’
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Coolie Paychecks: ₹50 Cr for Lokesh, ₹150 Cr for Rajini
Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj is currently one of the top five directors in India. His only drawback? He continues to work exclusively with Tamil stars and they don’t have strong pull in the Hindi-speaking market. Aside from that, Lokesh is clearly on track to become even bigger. Also Read – Max Ticket ₹200: Coolie, WAR […] The post Coolie Paychecks: ₹50 Cr for Lokesh, ₹150 Cr for Rajini appeared first on M9.news.
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