Aamir Khan Unveiled as ‘Dahaa’ in Rajinikanth’s Much-Awaited Film Coolie, Set for August 14 IMAX Release
In a major announcement that set social media buzzing, Sun Pictures on Thursday unveiled the highly anticipated first-look poster of Bollywood icon Aamir Khan from Tamil superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Coolie.
The announcement has added to the already soaring excitement surrounding the film, which is scheduled for a grand release on August 14, just ahead of India’s Independence Day.
The poster reveals Aamir Khan in a dramatic, never-seen-before avatar, exuding intensity and rugged charisma.
With a smoking pipe in hand, a weathered look, and a visibly toned physique, the 60-year-old actor portrays a character named Dahaa, who is expected to play a pivotal role in this high-octane action entertainer.
Sharing the first look on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the makers wrote:
“Introducing #AamirKhan as Dahaa, from the world of #Coolie. #Coolie is all set to dominate IMAX screens worldwide from August 14th.”
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, one of Tamil cinema’s most sought-after filmmakers, Coolie features a power-packed ensemble cast from across multiple Indian film industries. Joining Rajinikanth and Aamir Khan are:
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Telugu superstar Nagarjuna,
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Bollywood actress Pooja Hegde,
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Malayalam actor Soubin Shahir,
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Kannada star Upendra,
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Shruti Haasan, who plays the character Preethi, and
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Veteran actor Sathyaraj, taking on the role of Rajasekhar.