Overview

• In an Instagram AMA on August 23, Shruti Haasan said Preethi’s distress reflects “someone else’s vision” and is not a question of fairness.
• She has previously described Preethi as responsible, focused and relatable, noting the character differs from her own personality.
• Coolie released on August 14; reports cite about ₹150 crore worldwide on opening day and over ₹400 crore to date, with India collections above ₹230 crore.
• Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film stars Rajinikanth and an ensemble that includes Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Upendra and Aamir Khan, with Sun Pictures producing and music by Anirudh Ravichander.
• Responding to fan questions, Haasan also signaled plans to do more Tamil films in the near future.