Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is preparing for a major comeback after the release of his last film Laal Singh Chaddha which came out two years ago and almost brought his career to a halt. His next project was initially scheduled for release in 2024 but due to unforeseen circumstances it has been postponed until the following year. However there’s exciting news for Aamir’s fans—he is set to star alongside South Indian superstar Rajinikanth in the upcoming film Coolie directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. We will explore Rajinikanth’s career and how he became one of the most iconic stars in South India earning the title of one of the highest-paid actors in the industry. This Actor Set to Collaborate with South Superstar According to reports Aamir Khan is working closely with Rajinikanth on the set of Coolie. This collaboration marks an exciting moment for fans of both actors. Speaking of Rajinikanth did you know that he came from humble beginnings? In his early days Rajinikanth struggled financially often working in various menial jobs just to make ends meet. In an interview Rajinikanth opened up about the challenges he faced. He worked as a daily wage laborer taking on roles like a coolie and a carpenter. At one point things became so tough that he even considered taking his own life. However his fortunes changed when he started working as a bus ticket collector. During this time he enrolled in a film institute which eventually led to his breakthrough in Tamil cinema under the guidance of the talented director K. Balachander. Rajinikanth’s career skyrocketed from there making him one of the biggest stars in Kollywood competing with the likes of Kamal Haasan and Vijay. He earned the title of Superstar Rajinikanth and is lovingly referred to as Thalaivar (leader) by his fans. According to a report from Times of India Rajinikanth’s net worth is a staggering ₹430 crores and he commands a fee of ₹110-150 crore per project. Rajinikanth’s Fee for Coolie Interestingly Rajinikanth’s first lead role paid him ₹50000 and he had initially intimidated the producer thinking it might be his last project with them. Now for Coolie it’s reported that Rajinikanth may charge around ₹280 crore for the film making it one of the highest-paid roles of his career. While there’s no official confirmation of this figure the massive budget of the film suggests it’s a possibility. About Coolie Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj Coolie is set to release on May 1 2025 and is produced by Sun Pictures. While details about Aamir Khan’s role in the film are still under wraps it’s exciting to imagine the two legendary actors sharing the screen in this action-packed film. Recently the makers released a teaser showcasing Rajinikanth in a high-octane action sequence which has already garnered over 25 million views on YouTube creating huge anticipation for the film.