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Pooja Hegde Reveals Grueling 'Monica' Shoot as Video Surpasses Five Million Views

Pooja Hegde shot the high-energy 'Monica' number during her Mahashivratri fast, enduring heat, dust, blisters and humidity.

Overview

  • Pooja Hegde called "Monica" one of the most physically demanding songs of her career.
  • She shared on Instagram that she filmed the sequence while fasting for Mahashivratri.
  • The actress tackled high-energy choreography shortly after recovering from a ligament tear.
  • Behind-the-scenes clips show her combating sunburn, humidity, dust and foot blisters to maintain a glamorous performance.
  • Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, will revolve around gold smuggling and features Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna and Upendra in a worldwide release on August 14, 2025.