- By Tapapriya Dutta
- Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:17 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Coolie Cast Fees: Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna starrer Tamil action thriller movie released in theatres on August 14, eyeing the long Independence Day weekend. The film has been making a buzz since its announcement and now, as the release date is approaching, Coolie is gearing up for a big box office opening. As per a report by The Hindustan Times, the advance booking figures worldwide crossed Rs 50 crore, with the pace showing no signs of slowing down. The movie is expected to become a blockbuster as it was made with a big star cast from the Indian film industry. The more interesting fact! All the superstars charged a high price to be part of this big-budget film, which was reportedly made at a cost of Rs 350 crore.
DYK How Much Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan And Ajay Devgn Charged For Coolie?
Rajinikanth: According to reports, the South superstar is the highest-paid actor in the film. He initially charged Rs 150 crore but after the phenomenal pre-release of Coolie, Rajinikanth got paid Rs 200 crore.
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Nagarjuna Akkineni: The Telugu actor, who plays the antagonist in the movie, has charged Rs 10 crore.
Shruti Haasan: The actress got a paycheque of Rs 4 crore.
Upendra Rao: The Kannada actor received Rs 4 crore for Coolie.
Pooja Hegde: The actress appeared in a song named Monica for which she took home Rs 3 crore.
Sathyaraj: The Baahubali fame, reportedly received remuneration of Rs 5 crore.
Lokesh Kanagraj: The filmmaker, who directed Coolie, received Rs 50 crore
Ajay Devgn: The Bollywood superstar, who has an 8-minute role in Coolie, received a paycheque of Rs 35 crore
Aamir Khan: The much-anticipated cameo of the year, that too happening in Coolie is Aamir Khan’s special appearance. Aamir got paid Rs 20 crore for a 20-minute appearance.