As the Independence Day box office clash heats up, Aamir Khan finds himself at the centre of swirling rumours surrounding Coolie, the highly anticipated Rajinikanth-starrer. While buzz suggested the actor was helping boost the film’s reach in North India, his team has now stepped in to clarify the facts, putting an end to the speculation.
Efforts to secure wider release
According to Bollywood Hungama, Aamir —who is reportedly making an extended cameo in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s action spectacle Coolie—has taken an unexpected step by personally reaching out to PVR-Inox head Ajay Bijli, requesting more show slots for the film in North India.
Gesture of respect for Rajinikanth
This rare move by the superstar underscores his admiration for Rajinikanth, as he has previously described his involvement in Coolie as a gesture of deep respect for the superstar. With Coolie set to clash with War 2 over the Independence Day weekend, the actor’s reported intervention has become a major industry talking point.
Official denial
Aamir Khan Productions issued a statement on Thursday denying reports of Aamir’s involvement in the distribution of Coolie. The statement clarified that neither Aamir nor his team contacted any exhibitors or distributors. His cameo in the film is purely a goodwill gesture for Rajinikanth and director Lokesh Kanagaraj. The team also shared their happiness over the positive response to Sitaare Zameen Par’s YouTube release. With Coolie set to clash with War 2, the buzz around its release continues to grow.Coolie, starring Rajinikanth alongside Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, and Soubin Shahir, is produced by Sun Pictures. The action-packed entertainer is slated for a worldwide release on August 14.
