Actor Rajinikanth remains one of the biggest superstars in Indian cinema. Although he has primarily worked in Tamil films, his popularity spans across the country. For his upcoming film Coolie, the legendary actor will collaborate for the first time with filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, one of Tamil cinema’s most successful directors. The film is being made on a staggering budget of ₹350 crore, with a significant portion allocated to Rajinikanth’s fee.

Rajinikanth to get Rs 150 crore for Coolie

According to a report by Pinkvilla, Rajinikanth is being paid an upfront fee of ₹150 crore for Coolie. Citing a source close to the production, the report stated: