Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals why Pooja Hegde is called 'Monica' in Rajinikanth's 'Coolie'; makers reveal making video | Tamil Movie News - Times of India


Following 'Chikitu', 'Monica' from Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' is storming the musical platforms, and the song, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, features a huge number of dancers. Pooja Hegde is making a special appearance for the dance number, and her hook steps have grabbed fans' attention.
The makers have unveiled the making video of the viral song, and it has gained more attention.
In a recent interview, 'Coolie' director Lokesh Kanagaraj spills the secret behind the song 'Monica' and its title.Inspired by Monica BellucciSpeaking with Galata, Lokesh Kanagaraj said that Anirudh and he have always been huge admirers of international actress Monica Bellucci. During the early stages of our song discussion, the 'Coolie' duo thought it would be exciting to create something inspired by her.
Then even began with the idea of using Monica Bellucci’s name in the lyrics, as her elegance and charm were the perfect mood-setters for the track they were working on.Pooja Hegde rocks with her dance movesOnce the music took shape, the duo started thinking about who could visually carry that same energy on screen. That’s when Lokesh Kanagaraj thought of Pooja Hegde, she had the grace and glam they were looking for. After she came on board, it felt natural to name her character Monica as a tribute to our original inspiration.
The audience may not know the full backstory, but for the composer and the director, this was a fun and heartfelt nod to someone we both admire.
And with Pooja Hegde’s portrayal, the song and character came alive just the way we imagined.'Coolie' gears up for grand release'Coolie' is scheduled to hit big screens on August 14, and the film gears up for grand promotions with trailer launch, audio launch, and other big events planned to take place ahead of its release. Featuring Rajinikanth in the lead role, the pan-Indian action drama also has Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Soubin Bashir, and Reba Monic John among others in crucial roles.
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