Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Upendra Addresses Fan Criticism of His Small Role in Coolie
Upendra, a popular actor and director, was in a movie called Coolie with the famous actor Rajinikanth.
Many fans were excited to see Upendra in the film, but they were disappointed because he had a very small role.
Upendra explained that he only agreed to be in the movie because he is a big fan of Rajinikanth and wanted to work with him.
He said that his role was initially just a short fight scene, but it was later expanded a little bit.
The movie did not do as well as expected, but Upendra is happy he got to work with Rajinikanth.
The movie is now available to watch on Prime Video, and Rajinikanth is currently working on his next project, Jailer 2.
Upendra addressed fan criticism about his small role in the movie Coolie.
He joined the film primarily to work with Rajinikanth, whom he greatly admires.
Upendra's role was initially just a fight scene but was later expanded.
Despite grossing ₹500 crore worldwide, Coolie is considered a flop.
The movie is now streaming on Prime Video, and Rajinikanth is busy shooting Jailer 2.
- Who
- Upendra Rao, Rajinikanth, Lokesh Kanagaraj
- What
- Upendra addressing fan criticism about his small role in the movie Coolie
- When
- After the release of Coolie
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To clarify his reasons for joining the film and the development of his role
- Movie Title
- Coolie
- Director
- Lokesh Kanagaraj
- Lead Actor
- Rajinikanth
- Other Cast Members
- Nagarjuna, Upendra Rao, Soubin Shahir, Pooja Hegde, Aamir Khan
- Worldwide Gross
- ₹500 crore
- Streaming Platform
- Prime Video
- Upendra's Reason for Joining
- To work with Rajinikanth
- Rajinikanth's Next Project
- Jailer 2