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Rajinikanth will sport a grey-shaded hairstyle and beard, similar to his look in Kaala (2018).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sundar |first=Anusha |date=27 June 2024 |title=Coolie update: Lokesh Kanagaraj drops surprise details about the Rajinikanth film |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/coolie-update-lokesh-kanagaraj-drops-surprise-details-about-the-rajinikanth-film/a05988af80582 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627034123/https://www.ottplay.com/news/coolie-update-lokesh-kanagaraj-drops-surprise-details-about-the-rajinikanth-film/a05988af80582 |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=5 July 2024 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2024 |title=Rajinikanth's stunning look from Coolie unveiled by director Lokesh Kanagaraj. See |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/rajinikanths-stunning-look-from-coolie-unveiled-by-director-lokesh-kanagaraj-see-9417908/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628014325/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/rajinikanths-stunning-look-from-coolie-unveiled-by-director-lokesh-kanagaraj-see-9417908/ |archive-date=28 June 2024 |access-date=5 July 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Director Lokesh Kanagaraj said he wanted to show a darker side of Rajinikanth’s character, like in some of his earlier films. Sathyaraj plays Rajasekar, marking his reunion with Rajinikanth after 38 years, since Mr. Bharath (1986).<ref>{{Cite | Rajinikanth will sport a grey-shaded hairstyle and beard, similar to his look in Kaala (2018).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sundar |first=Anusha |date=27 June 2024 |title=Coolie update: Lokesh Kanagaraj drops surprise details about the Rajinikanth film |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/coolie-update-lokesh-kanagaraj-drops-surprise-details-about-the-rajinikanth-film/a05988af80582 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627034123/https://www.ottplay.com/news/coolie-update-lokesh-kanagaraj-drops-surprise-details-about-the-rajinikanth-film/a05988af80582 |archive-date=27 June 2024 |access-date=5 July 2024 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2024 |title=Rajinikanth's stunning look from Coolie unveiled by director Lokesh Kanagaraj. See |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/rajinikanths-stunning-look-from-coolie-unveiled-by-director-lokesh-kanagaraj-see-9417908/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628014325/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/rajinikanths-stunning-look-from-coolie-unveiled-by-director-lokesh-kanagaraj-see-9417908/ |archive-date=28 June 2024 |access-date=5 July 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Director Lokesh Kanagaraj said he wanted to show a darker side of Rajinikanth’s character, like in some of his earlier films. Sathyaraj plays Rajasekar, marking his reunion with Rajinikanth after 38 years, since Mr. Bharath (1986).<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 May 2024 |title=Sathyaraj joins Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Coolie' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sathyaraj-joins-rajinikanth-lokesh-kanagarajs-coolie/article68228434.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240529130105/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sathyaraj-joins-rajinikanth-lokesh-kanagarajs-coolie/article68228434.ece |archive-date=29 May 2024 |access-date=29 May 2024 |website=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 May 2024 |title=Sathyaraj-Rajinikanth end feud, join forces for Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Coolie' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/sathyaraj-rajinikanth-end-feud-join-forces-for-lokesh-kanagarajs-coolie-2544276-2024-05-27 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527092630/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/sathyaraj-rajinikanth-end-feud-join-forces-for-lokesh-kanagarajs-coolie-2544276-2024-05-27 |archive-date=27 May 2024 |access-date=5 July 2024 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 2024 |title=Sathyaraj is introduced as Rajasekar in Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Coolie' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sathyaraj-is-introduced-as-rajasekar-in-rajinikanth-lokesh-kanagarajs-coolie/article68589550.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831134014/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sathyaraj-is-introduced-as-rajasekar-in-rajinikanth-lokesh-kanagarajs-coolie/article68589550.ece |archive-date=31 August 2024 |access-date=24 January 2025 |website=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref> | ||
Nagarjuna plays Simon and praised Lokesh’s modern “Gen Z” filmmaking style.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 August 2024 |title=Nagarjuna is Simon in Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', Lokesh Kanagaraj welcomes him |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nagarjuna-as-simon-in-rajinikanth-coolie-tamil-film-lokesh-kanagaraj-welcomes-him-with-official-poster-2590187-2024-08-29 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240829124954/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nagarjuna-as-simon-in-rajinikanth-coolie-tamil-film-lokesh-kanagaraj-welcomes-him-with-official-poster-2590187-2024-08-29 |archive-date=29 August 2024 |access-date=24 January 2025 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> He said the role felt “very liberating” and was happy to play an antagonist, though he was finalised only after six or seven meetings with Lokesh. Soubin Shahir makes his Tamil debut as Dayal, a role first offered to Fahadh Faasil, who declined due to scheduling conflicts. Upendra plays Kaleesha, marking his return to Tamil cinema after 16 years since Satyam (2008). Shruti Haasan, who had worked with Lokesh earlier in a music video, was confirmed in August 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nasreen |first=Raisa |date=4 December 2024 |title=Shruti Haasan On Working With Rajinikanth In Coolie "There Is So Much To Learn From Him" |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/shruti-haasan-talks-about-working-with-rajinikanth-in-coolie-article-115968060 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208141704/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/shruti-haasan-talks-about-working-with-rajinikanth-in-coolie-article-115968060 |archive-date=8 December 2024 |access-date=24 January 2025 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> She revealed her role, Preethi, is Rajasekar’s (Sathyaraj’s) daughter. The names of the main characters were revealed through posters between late August and early September 2024. | Nagarjuna plays Simon and praised Lokesh’s modern “Gen Z” filmmaking style.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 August 2024 |title=Nagarjuna is Simon in Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', Lokesh Kanagaraj welcomes him |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nagarjuna-as-simon-in-rajinikanth-coolie-tamil-film-lokesh-kanagaraj-welcomes-him-with-official-poster-2590187-2024-08-29 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240829124954/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nagarjuna-as-simon-in-rajinikanth-coolie-tamil-film-lokesh-kanagaraj-welcomes-him-with-official-poster-2590187-2024-08-29 |archive-date=29 August 2024 |access-date=24 January 2025 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> He said the role felt “very liberating” and was happy to play an antagonist, though he was finalised only after six or seven meetings with Lokesh. Soubin Shahir makes his Tamil debut as Dayal, a role first offered to Fahadh Faasil, who declined due to scheduling conflicts. Upendra plays Kaleesha, marking his return to Tamil cinema after 16 years since Satyam (2008). Shruti Haasan, who had worked with Lokesh earlier in a music video, was confirmed in August 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nasreen |first=Raisa |date=4 December 2024 |title=Shruti Haasan On Working With Rajinikanth In Coolie "There Is So Much To Learn From Him" |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/shruti-haasan-talks-about-working-with-rajinikanth-in-coolie-article-115968060 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208141704/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/shruti-haasan-talks-about-working-with-rajinikanth-in-coolie-article-115968060 |archive-date=8 December 2024 |access-date=24 January 2025 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> She revealed her role, Preethi, is Rajasekar’s (Sathyaraj’s) daughter. The names of the main characters were revealed through posters between late August and early September 2024. | ||