Shruti shares her wonderful experience of working in ‘Coolie’

Actress Shruti Haasan has opened up about her exhilarating experience working on the upcoming high-octane film “Coolie,” calling it “a beautiful kind of madness.” Known for balancing her edgy music persona with powerful roles on screen, Shruti said the film offered an environment that was both chaotic and deeply focused — a combination she thrived in. In a candid reflection on her time on set, Shruti shared, “There was always this buzzing energy behind the scenes.

We did a lot of night shoots, which I personally like quite a bit, so that was quite relaxing for me. But yeah, there was a lot of things happening. Everyone was really focused on the work, and overall it was a really, really good energy.” Shruti, who seamlessly switches between her punk rock concerts and demanding film sets, found Coolie to be a natural fit for her dynamic personality.

With its intense pace and immersive production schedule, the film demanded unwavering focus — something the actor welcomed wholeheartedly. “For me, this film felt like home turf — raw, real, and relentless,” she said. “It was the kind of set where no one slept until the shot was perfect. That kind of drive is rare and energising.”

As “Coolie” inches closer to its theatrical release, Shruti’s behind-the-scenes glimpse only heightens anticipation.

From the adrenaline-charged night shoots to the passionate teamwork, the atmosphere she describes paints a picture of a film that promises to be as gripping on screen as it was behind the camera. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Rajinikanth in the lead, “Coolie” has already generated considerable buzz among fans and industry insiders alike. With Shruti Haasan’s infectious energy and enthusiasm now adding to the excitement, the film is poised to deliver a cinematic experience that’s loud, intense, and unforgettable. Shruti Haasan was born on Jan.28, 1986 and predominantly works in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films. One of the highest-paid actresses in South Indian cinema, Haasan is the recipient of various accolades, including two Filmfare Awards South and seven SIIMA Awards. She has appeared in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list of 2015 and 2016.

Born to actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan and actress Sarika Thakur, she worked briefly as a child artist. She made her acting debut as an adult with the Hindi film “Luck” (2009). In 2011, she made her Telugu debut with “Anaganaga O Dheerudu” and Tamil debut with “7 Aum Arivu,” winning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South for both these films. Following a career breakthrough with the Tamil film “3” (2012), Haasan established herself as a leading South Indian actress with the successful Telugu films “Gabbar Singh” (2012), “Balupu” (2013), “Yevadu” (2014), “Race Gurram” (2014), “Srimanthudu” (2015), “Premam” (2016), “Krack” (2021) and “Waltair Veerayya” (2023), earning the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu for “Race Gurram.”

Meanwhile, If one is to go by rumours doing the rounds in the industry, director Lokesh Kanakaraj’s much awaited action entertainer “Coolie,” featuring Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, may well reach audiences in over a 100 countries around the world when the film hits screens on Aug.14 this year! Hamsini Entertainment, a key player in international film distribution, is backing the film’s global distribution. Having released over 130 films across languages worldwide, Hamsini Entertainment has a proven track record of taking Indian cinema to a global audience.

Hamsini’s recent ventures include the release of The Greatest of All Time (GOAT) starring Vijay in over 40 countries, and Devara, starring Jr. NTR, in more than 90 countries.

Now, sources in the industry claim that with “Coolie,” Hamsini Entertainment is gearing up for their biggest release yet, targeting distribution in over a 100 countries, making it one of the most widespread international releases for an Indian film. Produced by Sun Pictures, “Coolie” has already made headlines by becoming the highest overseas procurement for a Tamil film to date. “Coolie,” which is Rajinikanth’s 171st film, will revolve around gold smuggling. Interestingly, director Lokesh Kanakaraj has disclosed that “Coolie” will be a stand alone film and not a part of his Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU).

Indo-Asian News Service