The wait for ‘Coolie’ finally ended on August 14, but it wasn’t just Rajinikanth’s high-voltage presence that had fans talking. A leaked clip from the Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial revealed Aamir Khan’s jaw-dropping cameo, and the internet hasn’t stopped buzzing since.
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Stepping in as “Dahaa” during the film’s climax, Aamir’s entry — complete with razor-sharp dialogue delivery and comic swagger — had many calling it his best on-screen arrival yet. Though his role lasts under 10 minutes, the dynamic between him and Rajinikanth crackled with energy, giving the audience an unexpected blend of menace and humour. The twist? Dahaa is not just an antagonist; he’s also a fanboy of Rajinikanth’s character, a detail that drew plenty of laughs and applause inside theatres.
Netizens react
One among the first viewers Tweeted, “Aamir Khan in Coolie Trailer is pure mass, one of his massiest avatars ever, and easily among the boldest by any Bollywood actor. This is what happens when you present Aamir right. Hats off to Lokesh for unlocking Beast Mode Aamir.” Another one commented, “Aamir Khan.”
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Box office battle with ‘War 2’ off to a fierce start
Despite clashing with the Hrithik Roshan–Jr NTR action spectacle ‘War 2’, ‘Coolie’ charged into theatres with unstoppable momentum. Early estimates from Sacnilk peg its day-one earnings at Rs 18.5 crore nett in India — a number expected to climb after evening and night shows wrap up. Advance bookings had already hinted at a roaring start.
Fans turn release day into a festival
In some theatres, the excitement hit such a peak that screenings were momentarily halted during Rajinikanth’s entry scene, just so fans could whistle, cheer, and capture the moment on their phones. Outside, towering cutouts of the superstar were adorned with garlands, while inside, the roar of the crowd rivaled the soundtrack.With its mix of mass action, a fan-service cameo, and Thalaivar’s unstoppable charm, ‘Coolie’ has set the stage for a box office storm.