Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Lokesh Kanagaraj Addresses Coolie Fee Criticism
Lokesh Kanagaraj, the director of the movie Coolie, talked about the reports that he earned Rs.
50 crore for directing the film.
He said that this big amount is because his previous movie, Leo, was very successful and earned Rs.
600 crore.
He also mentioned that he pays his taxes and supports his family and friends with this money.
He didn't comment on Rajinikanth's salary because he felt it wasn't his place to do so.
Lokesh Kanagaraj addressed reports of earning Rs. 50 crore for directing Coolie.
He attributed the high fee to the success of his previous film, Leo, which earned Rs. 600 crore.
Kanagaraj mentioned that he pays taxes and supports his family and friends with his earnings.
He declined to comment on Rajinikanth's salary, stating it was not his place to do so.
The interview was conducted with The Hollywood Reporter.
- Who
- Lokesh Kanagaraj
- What
- Addressed criticism about his fees for directing Coolie
- When
- During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To clarify the reports and explain the increase in his fees
- Director
- Lokesh Kanagaraj
- Film
- Coolie
- Reported Fees
- Rs. 50 crore
- Previous Film
- Leo
- Leo Box Office
- Rs. 600 crore
