Chennai: At the pre-release event for ‘Coolie’ held in Chennai on August 2, superstar Rajinikanth was all praises for this Bollywood Khan.
The ‘Coolie’ actor thinks, Aamir Khan, who will be seen playing a cameo in the upcoming film, ‘stands tall’ among all the other Khans, including Shah Rukh and Salman.
In the video of the pre-release event, released by Sun Pictures, Rajinikanth is heard saying, “There are Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan; he stands tall among them. What a legend! Salute to him.”
While talking about the cameo in the film, Rajinikanth shared that he believed director Lokesh would be roping in Kamal Haasan for the role as he is a big fan of the actor.
“He came to me and said, sir, there’s another cameo role. You won’t believe who it is. Suddenly, Ulaga Nayagan (Kamal Haasan) came to my mind. I thought, did he get him too? Plus, he’s his fan and has already worked with him in Vikram. I was just floating, imagining it,” Rajinikanth joked.
When Lokesh suggested Aamir’s name, a shocked Rajinikanth said, “As I was thinking this, he told me it’s Aamir Khan. I wondered if he really agreed. You know, Aamir takes two years to okay a script, how long will it take to shoot this film? He’s a perfectionist, like Kamal Haasan is here.”
Aamir, on the other hand, said he had signed the film without even hearing the script just because he wanted to work with Rajinikanth.
“It is my honour to be a part of this film with this absolutely amazing cast. When Lokesh came to meet me, the moment he said it’s for Coolie and Rajini sir’s film…I think for the first time in years, I said yes to a film without hearing the story or anything else. The moment I came to know Rajini sir is Coolie, I said yes, no matter what the role. This is my love for him,” Aamir said.
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, ‘Coolie’ also stars Nagarjuna, Nimma Upendra, Shoubin Shahir, and Shruti Haasan in lead roles.
The film will release in theatres on August 14.
