Actor Soubin Shahir, known for his role in "Manjummel Boys," has joined the cast of Rajinikanth's highly anticipated film "Coolie." The announcement, which has stirred excitement among fans, was made on the production's official X account with the reveal of Soubin's character poster. The poster showcases Soubin in a striking new look, featuring him with a cigarette and a gold wristwatch, set against a dark background.
The X introducing Soubin read: “#CoolieUpdates begin! Introducing #SoubinShahir as Dayal, from the world of #Coolie.” Fans have responded enthusiastically, with comments praising the casting choice and expressing anticipation for his performance. Some fans remarked on the surprise addition and hoped for a significant role, while others predicted that Soubin's involvement would have a substantial impact on the film.
"Coolie," directed by lokesh kanagaraj, will be Rajinikanth's first film with the acclaimed director. The cast also includes Sathyaraj, Upendra, shruti Haasan, and Mahendran. lokesh kanagaraj co-wrote the script with Chandhru Anbazhagan, and the film is produced by Kalanidhi Maran under sun Pictures. anirudh ravichander is composing the music, with Girish Gangadharan handling cinematography and Philomin raj as the editor. The film is slated for a theatrical release in 2025.
Soubin Shahir gained widespread recognition for his role in "Manjummel Boys," which became the highest-grossing malayalam film of the year, earning over Rs 240 crore at the box office.