Tamil superstar Rajinikanth is gearing up for the release of his upcoming movie Coolie, which was earlier tentatively titled Thalaivar 171. The film’s first look came out promising, receiving a positive reaction from the audience. Lokesh Kanagaraj directing the movie has further intensified the hype around it.
Kanagaraj is known for his star-studded, high-octane action movies. Vijay’s Leo and Kamal Haasan’s Vikram did extraordinarily well at the box office. As a result, all eyes are on Coolie as it marks the first collaboration between the director and superstar Rajinikanth. For the project, Kanagaraj has allegedly charged a whopping sum. For the unversed, Sun Pictures is bankrolling the movie.
How much is Lokesh Kanagaraj charging for Coolie?
Reports of director Lokesh Kanagaraj hiking his salary after Leo’s massive success have been making rounds for a while. However, no official announcement was made regarding his remuneration. The director allegedly charged about $5.98 million for the 2023 film Leo. As per Koimoi.com, he has increased his fees by 20%. He is now allegedly charging a whopping $7.18 million.
If the report is to be believed, Lokesh Kanagaraj has become one of the highest-paid directors in India. Meanwhile, Coolie’s title announcement took place a few weeks back. It was accompanied by a short teaser featuring Rajinikanth in his action element. The cinematic feature was monochromatic, with only gold standing out in color. Heavy action sequences and upbeat music teased that the upcoming movie would be entertaining.
In the latest update, Coolie is allegedly set to go on floors in the first week of June. Moreover, as reports claimed that the movie’s principal photography will begin on June 6, Rajinikanth will get a few weeks’ break. He recently wrapped up the filming of Vettaiyan.
