Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals why Pooja Hegde was chosen for ‘Monica’ song in Rajinikanth starrer Coolie : Bollywood News

Pooja Hegde’s latest dance track ‘Monica’ from the upcoming film Coolie has quickly grabbed attention across music and social media platforms. The song, an energetic tribute to Italian actress and model Monica Bellucci, features Pooja delivering vibrant dance sequences that have helped the track gain significant traction online.

Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals why Pooja Hegde was chosen for ‘Monica’ song in Rajinikanth starrer Coolie

Known for her strong screen presence, Pooja brings a lively energy to the number, making it one of the early talking points ahead of the film’s release. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj recently explained the thought process behind casting her in the song and how it tied into the creative concept.

According to Lokesh, both he and composer Anirudh Ravichander have long admired Monica Bellucci’s work. During the initial brainstorming for the song, they wanted to create something inspired by her. This led to the idea of incorporating her name into the lyrics. Once the music was developed, the challenge became finding an actress who could visually match the energy and style they had in mind.

That’s when Pooja Hegde came into the picture. Lokesh said she had the exact blend of elegance and screen charisma they were looking for. Once she came on board, naming the character ‘Monica’ felt like a natural progression, completing the tribute to their original inspiration.

Coolie is an upcoming Tamil-language action thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner. The film features an ensemble cast led by Rajinikanth, with Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, and Aamir Khan in pivotal roles. Supporting cast members include Rachita Ram, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, Kanna Ravi, Monisha Blessy, Kaali Venkat, and Charle.

Set in a coastal port town, the story follows a mysterious man who rises against a corrupt syndicate exploiting and abusing the coolies. The film blends action, drama, and socio-political themes, with Lokesh’s signature storytelling style expected to drive the narrative.

With ‘Monica’ already making waves, the track is adding to the anticipation for Coolie, which is shaping up to be one of the major releases of the year.

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