Superstar Rajinikanth recently shared heartfelt and humorous stories, including a touching anecdote from his coolie days, at the ‘Coolie’ trailer and audio launch.
Behind the Scenes of ‘Coolie’
Rajinikanth offered a glimpse into his experience filming ‘Coolie,’ touching on various interactions and observations. He even joked about his own age and appearance during the event.
He openly praised co-star Nagarjuna Akkineni’s youthful looks and full head of hair. Rajinikanth, known for his candor, humorously admitted to losing his own hair and asked Nagarjuna for his secret. Nagarjuna attributed his healthy hair to exercise.
The ‘Thalaiva’ also recalled reaching out to director Lokesh Kanagaraj after being thoroughly impressed by his film ‘Kaithi.’ Rajinikanth shared that he wanted to collaborate with Lokesh before other actors got in line, so he immediately called the director to express his interest.
However, Lokesh quickly made it clear that he was a big fan of Kamal Haasan. Rajinikanth playfully responded, “Did I ask you? Did I ask you whose fan you are? Then why?” He quipped that this was Lokesh’s subtle way of signaling that his stories would be “intelligent” and wouldn’t rely on typical punch dialogues.
Rajinikanth also shared a lighthearted moment with choreographer Sandy. He humorously described himself as a “1950s model” with many “kilometers” on him. He asked Sandy to go easy on him with the dance steps, urging him to “handle me with care.”
A Humble Past: Rajinikanth’s Emotional Coolie Story
Beyond the glitz and glamour, Rajinikanth has always been open about his humble beginnings. He shared a poignant memory from his time working as a coolie before achieving stardom. This period, he revealed, was when he truly broke down and cried for the first time.
He recounted a day when he was hired to load luggage into a tempo for just Rs 2. The voice of the person hiring him sounded strikingly familiar. To his surprise, it was a college friend whom he had often teased in the past.
His friend recognized him and sarcastically remarked, “What a show you put on.” This comment deeply affected Rajinikanth. He revealed that this particular encounter was the first time in his entire life that he shed tears.
- Rajinikanth maintains a playful, self-deprecating humor about his age and career.
- He actively sought out collaboration with director Lokesh Kanagaraj after being impressed by his work.
- The superstar had a challenging past, including working as a coolie, which led to a deeply emotional encounter.
These anecdotes not only offer a rare glimpse into the superstar’s personality but also highlight his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to cinematic icon.
