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Rajinikanth spoke about his time working as a coolie. He shared an emotional memory and said, “I got yelled at many times when I was a coolie.”
Manisha Chauhan
Updated : Aug 03, 2025, 01:55 PM IST | Edited by : Manisha Chauhan
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Superstar Rajinikanth turned the trailer launch of Coolie in Chennai into more than just a film event—it became a heartfelt trip down memory lane. While fans were thrilled by the powerful trailer, Rajinikanth shared a deeply personal story that moved many.
“I Broke Down Crying That Day”: Rajinikanth Remembers Being Mocked by a College Friend
Taking a moment to reflect on his early struggles, Rajinikanth spoke about his time working as a coolie. He shared an emotional memory, “I got yelled at many times when I was a coolie. One day, a man asked me to carry luggage into his tempo and gave me 2 rupees for it. His voice sounded familiar to me, and I soon realised he was my college mate whom I used to mock.”
He continued, “At that moment, he ridiculed me and said, ‘How arrogant you were in those days,’ mocking my job. That was the first time I broke down crying in my life.” The powerful moment reminded fans that even icons have had painful pasts.
At the same event, Rajinikanth gave full credit to director Lokesh Kanagaraj, calling him the real force behind the film. “The real hero of Coolie is none other than director Lokesh Kanagaraj. One of the most successful commercial directors has teamed up with me. Bringing together an amazing star cast, he has created a storm,” he said.
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