Lokesh Kanagaraj Calls Coolie Interval His Favourite, Says He’s Eager to Witness Fans’ Reaction Live

MUMBAI: The pan -india action spectacle 'Coolie – The Powerhouse', which marks the first collaboration between Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj is all set for a grand theatrical release on August 14th, 2025.The recently released trailer has added fuel to the sky -high buzz and taking the excitement to a fervor pitch, Lokesh Kanagaraj has shared exciting details from the film.

During the promotional event, when asked about the scene he’s most excited for, Lokesh shared that it’s the interval sequence he’s eagerly looking forward to watching with fans.

He said, “It honestly feels surreal. I grew up admiring Kamal sir, got the opportunity to work with him, and now I'm directing Rajini sir — it's nothing short of a dream. The kind of precision and effort that has gone into this film is immense. The interval block is my personal favourite, and I’m thrilled to witness the audience’s reaction live.”

Lokesh Kanagaraj and his team have worked for two years on 'Coolie – The Powerhouse'.

Headlined by the legendary Superstar Rajinikanth, this ₹400 crore mega-production features a dream ensemble cast — Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Shruti Haasan — under the direction of mass cinema maestro Lokesh Kanagaraj.

Backed by Sun Pictures — also producing the much-awaited Jailer 2 and AA 22 X A6 — and helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj (of Vikram, Leo, Kaithi, Master fame), Coolie is poised to redefine Indian action cinema as we know it.