Entertainment Entertainment: �The countdown of the Tamil action thriller film Coolie, starring Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna, has started counting. The film is scheduled to release in theaters on August 14, 2025. Coolie is one of the most awaited films of the year. The film has been made in a budget of Rs 280 to 400 crores. Since it is one of the biggest films of the year, which has Mega star Rajinikanth, do you know how much the actor has charged to do the film? Let's know.

Rajinikanth's salary for the porter – The actor has been working in the industry for five decades. The veteran actor made his acting debut in the 1975 Tamil film Apoorva Ragangal. Since then, the superstar did not look back. For decades, he has not gained popularity, but his fans worship him. His films not only become blockbusters but also make it to the hearts of the audience. In the last few years, actor has been charging a hefty amount to work in films. According to the report of Republic World, Rajinikanth earned Rs 125 crore for his 2024 film Wettaiyan. According to Forbes India, he charges between 125 and 270 crores per film. But in the Coolie, Rajinikanth's remuneration increased drastically as he took 260 to 280 crores for the film, according to a report by the Republic World. According to another report by The Hindustan Times, Rajinikanth's assets will be around Rs 500 crore in 2025.

About the porter – The story is of a person who is engaged in the tireless discovery of taking revenge from his youth, which shapes his existence. He faces a turbulent vengeance journey. The film stars Deva as Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna as Simon, Upendra as Kalisha, Saubin Shahir as Dayal, Satyaraj as Rajasekhar and Shruti Haasan as Preeti. Coolie is written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraja. The film is produced by Kalanidhi Maran. Girish Gangadharan has done cinematography of the film.