Coolie: Meet Aamir Khan as Dahaa in first massy poster from Rajinikanth, Lokesh Kanagaraj's film
In an official update, makers of Rajinikanth’s Coolie announced Aamir Khan’s character Dahaa in the Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial.

Coolie, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role is slated to hit the big screens on August 14, 2025. Ahead of its release, the makers have finally unveiled the official character poster for Aamir Khan.
Aamir Khan to play Dahaa in Rajinikanth’s Coolie
Making the official announcement, Sun Pictures unveiled a massy look of Aamir Khan, confirming his name to be Dahaa. They penned the caption, “Introducing #AamirKhan as Dahaa, from the world of #Coolie,” and made it clear the film will be releasing in IMAX screens as well.
Here’s the official look from Coolie feat Aamir Khan
Pinkvilla had exclusively reported how Aamir Khan will be appearing in a cameo role in Coolie. Recently, we informed our readers that the Bollywood superstar would make an appearance in the film in the climax and would have a massy introduction scene.
Moreover, sources close to the development also made it clear that the actor will be having a confrontation scene with Rajinikanth.
About Coolie
Coolie is an upcoming action entertainer directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film, which is said to feature the superstar in a negative role, stars Nagarjuna Akkineni and Upendra Rao in pivotal roles.
As Aamir makes a cameo appearance, the movie showcases an ensemble cast of actors, including Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Pooja Hegde (in a dance number), and many more.
The makers of Coolie recently unveiled the first single titled Chikitu. The street-style folk dance number is sung by composer Anirudh Ravichander, T Rajhendherr, and Arivu.
Hear the song Chikitu from Coolie
Coming to Rajinikanth’s work front, the superstar is next set to appear in the lead role for Jailer 2. The Nelson Dilipkumar directorial will be the sequel to 2023’s Jailer, with the actor reprising his role as “Tiger” Muthuvel Pandian.
The second installment is expected to feature Nandamuri Balakrishna in an extended cameo role, likely playing a police officer. While more details about the movie are yet to be made, it is expected to once again have Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar in their old roles.
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