Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj addressed rumours about Rajinikanth's health being affected by the filming of Coolie. He clarified that the actor had informed him about his upcoming treatment a month earlier.

Superstar Rajinikanth will next be seen in his highly-anticipated film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film also stars Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj and Upendra in pivotal roles.

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj addressed ongoing rumours surrounding Rajinikanth’s portions, which fans assumed were left pending due to the actor’s recent health emergency.

Rajinikanth has been discharged from the hospital after he got treated for the swelling in his main blood vessel leaving his heart.

Rajinikanth was recently hospitalised in Chennai where he underwent surgery to help with a swollen blood vessel. After keeping Thalaivar under two days of observation, doctors discharged him on Friday,

Coolie director Lokesh Kanagaraj addressed the press and confirmed that the shoot had no impact on Rajinikanth’s health.

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj spoke to the press and claimed they knew beforehand that Rajinikanth would undergo treatment.

It was startling to see false news spread all over YouTube. Rajini sir’s health is more important to our team than the film, says Lokesh Kanagaraj.

The year 2025 marks the grand celebration of Rajinikanth's 50-year journey in the entertainment industry, and he's making every effort to make it unforgettable by releasing two films, 'Coolie' and 'Jailer 2'.

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj recently opened up about Coolie, and dropped updates on Rajinikanth’s health condition. In an interaction with the press, Lokesh Kanagaraj also revealed that Rajinikanth will join the sets of the film from October 15.