One of the most anticipated Indian movies of 2025, Coolie, is all set to hit screens on August 14, 2025. Helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj’s the film stars Superstar Rajinikanth headlining the film, while a star-studded ensemble including Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, and Shruti Haasan, along with a cameo by  Bollywood icon Aamir Khan, add to the star power. Notably, this marks the first time Rajinikanth enters the cinematic universe of Lokesh Kanagaraj, known for blockbusters such as Kaithi (2019), Master (2021), Vikram (2022) and Leo (2023).

Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan and Nagarjuna's Coolie salary 

While the team of Coolie continues to create buzz around the film, speculations about the fees charged by the director and the actors have been doing the rounds. According to reports, Rajinikanth has charged anywhere between Rs 150-250 crore for the film. Even at the age of 74, Rajinikanth continues to be one of the highest-paid actors in the industry and a massive crowd puller. The audience is eagerly waiting to see Rajinikanth's larger-than-life persona in theatres.

On the other hand, Telugu megastar Nagarjuna, who plays the antagonist named Simon in Rajinikanth's film, has charged Rs 24 to 30 crores for this film, according to reports. Earlier, Rajinikanth had called it a well-written role for a villain.