I didn't charge anything for 'Coolie': Aamir Khan's big revelation
15 Aug 2025

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has revealed that he did not charge anything for his cameo in the Tamil film Coolie.

In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, he said, "No, I haven't charged any money. I have too much love and respect for Rajni Sir (Rajinikanth) to even think of money."

"Just sharing the screen with him is reward enough."

Khan's role in 'Coolie'
Role details

Khan plays Daaha, the head of a global criminal syndicate in Coolie. The film's villain, Simon (Nagarjuna), is part of this syndicate.

The movie features a face-off between Khan's character and Rajinikanth's Deva in an undisclosed location.

Khan said, "It isn't as if I am the hero of Coolie. I am just a cameo player. Rajini Sir and Nag play the central characters. If audiences flock to see Coolie, it will be to see them, not me."

Khan on his relationship with Gauri Spratt
Relationship with Gauri

Meanwhile, Khan was recently seen at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne with his partner, Gauri Spratt.

"I needed a breather...some pause from all the stress. Gauri has a very calming effect on me. Just being around her makes me feel peaceful," Khan told the outlet.

On the personal front, Khan faced some upheavals recently when his brother, Faissal Khan, leveled allegations against him, including forced confinement for a prolonged period.

Khan's team later clarified that Faissal "misrepresented the events."

'Coolie': Box office and reviews
Film reception

The film has been met with mixed reviews, especially regarding Khan's cameo.

Some fans were disappointed with his character and questioned why he agreed to the role. Others, however, enjoyed seeing a different side of the actor.

Despite the mixed response, Coolie is expected to break several box office records with its advance bookings reportedly being the highest in Tamil cinema history.

Meanwhile, Khan, last seen in Sitaare Zameen Par, is next working on the Dadasaheb Phalke biopic.