Kanna Ravi reacts to Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie failing to earn Rs 1000 crore, ‘The only problem is…’ | Exclusive
Kanna Ravi is a talented Tamil actor known for his roles in films like “Kaithi,” “Mandela,” Saani Kaayidham,” and “Kuruthi Aattam”. He recently shared screen space with his idol, Rajinikanth, in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s “Coolie”, which he considers a dream come true. Kanna Ravi’s performance in “Coolie” has garnered attention, with many praising his natural acting style. Kanna Ravi portrays Arjun, the son of Nagarjuna’s character, Simon, a notorious smuggler, which explores the complexities of their relationship and Arjun’s journey.
Kanna Ravi on Coolie not touching Rs 1000 crore, mark
During an interview with India.com, when Kanna Ravi was asked about his opinion on Coolie not leaving the same impact just like other Lokesh Kanagaraj films and as per fans’ expectations, not becoming the first Tamil Rs 1000 crore club member, Kanna Ravi said, “The only issue I have is that the 1000 crore figure wasn’t mentioned by the director or Rajinikanth, but everyone else seemed to be talking about it. Honestly, making a film like Coolie for Rajinikanth sir, being a Kamal Haasan fan, is a significant task for Lokesh himself. Okay, so I think he has made a different Rajinikanth film. So the only problem is that you are comparing the film with Kaithi and Vikram. Obviously, when it comes to Rajinikanth, you have a huge expectation. Expectations are naturally high when it comes to Rajinikanth, and it should be a blockbuster. However, films like Baasha, Padayappa, Sivaji, and Enthiran are hard to beat, and they remain iconic.”
Kanna Ravi continued, “Every filmmaker tries to bring something new to the table, and Lokesh’s effort is commendable. The disappointment arises when the audience focuses on the box office collection rather than the content. The audience shouldn’t worry about the collection; that’s for the producers to handle. What’s more important is whether the audience is satisfied with the film’s content, performances, and overall experience. As an actor, I’m concerned about delivering my best and being true to the film. Nobody intentionally makes a bad film, especially with Rajinikanth. The effort Lokesh put into Coolie is remarkable, and I consider it a successful film for him.”
More about Coolie
Coolie, starring Rajinikanth and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, was one of the most anticipated Tamil films of the year. The film featured an ensemble cast including Rajinikanth, Shruti Haasan, Akkineni Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Kanna Ravi, Rachita Ram, and Aamir Khan in a special cameo role. Despite high expectations and massive pre-release buzz, Coolie managed to collect around Rs 516.93 crore worldwide, falling short of the coveted Rs 1000 crore mark. Coolie was released in theaters on August 14, 2025, and has received mixed reviews from critics.
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