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Aamir Khan charged this whopping amount for his 15-minute cameo in Rajinikanth's Coolie

Updated on: 13 August,2025 12:40 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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Coolie, Rajinikanth’s 171st film, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, releases on August 14 alongside War 2. The action thriller boasts a star-studded cast, including Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, and a special 15-minute cameo by Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan charged this whopping amount for his 15-minute cameo in Rajinikanth's Coolie

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Coolie's release date is fast approaching, and Rajinikanth's fans are anxiously awaiting it. The film includes a star-studded cast, including Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who has already captivated audiences with his dramatic portrayal of Dahaa in the teaser. The star reportedly charged ₹20 crore for his cameo. However, a report in India Today now confirms his exact remuneration for the film.

Here's how Aamir agreed for the cameo


Aamir will have a 15-minute role in Lokesh Kanagaraj's flick. According to sources close to the actor, Aamir has not charged any fees for the film. "Aamir Khan admires and respects Rajinikanth and the Coolie team. He immediately agreed to the idea without even hearing the full story. This cameo is his way of expressing his affection for the squad, and he has not been compensated for his participation," the insider stated.



Earlier, during the audio trailer launch in Hyderabad, Aamir Khan shared the reason why he agreed to do the film, even if it was a cameo. Aamir said, "Lokesh came to meet me. I didn’t know why he was coming to meet me. He said, ‘It’s for Coolie. I want you to do a role in the film.’ The moment I got to know it’s Coolie and Rajini Sir’s film… after many, many years, probably for the first time, I have said yes to a film without hearing the script, without hearing anything."

With the recent buzz around the film, it was revealed that the fans have been crowding the theatres to buy the first-day tickets. It was even reported that the tickets to the first show were sold in black for worth Rs 4,500. The craze has already peaked, and the pre-booking has been predicted to make a box office opening of whopping Rs 50 crore. 

All about Coolie

The action thriller, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, stars Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj in main roles, with Rachita Ram, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, Kanna Ravi, Monisha Blessy, Kaali Venkat, and Charle playing supporting roles. The film, produced by Sun Pictures, is Rajinikanth's 171st as a lead actor and is set to hit theaters on August 14. It will compete alongside YRF-backed War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji and starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR in prominent roles.

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