Kannada actor Upendra has officially joined the cast of the highly anticipated Tamil film 'Coolie,' starring Rajinikanth and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Following the announcement, an old video of Rajinikanth praising Upendra for his unique cinematic vision resurfaced, sparking excitement among fans. Upendra expressed his admiration for Rajinikanth, referring to him as a mentor and sharing his joy about collaborating with his idol. Although his role in the film is not confirmed, there are strong rumors that Upendra will play the main antagonist. The film is currently in production, with a release date targeted for Pongal 2025, and features a cast that includes Sathyaraj and Shruti Haasan. The music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, and the film is produced by Sun Pictures.