IT'S CONFIRMED. Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and Tamil cinema legend Rajinikanth are set to reunite on screen, nearly three decades after their forgettable collaboration on The Godfather-inspired crime thriller, Aatank Hi Aatank (1995). Aamir will play a special cameo role in the Tamil superstar’s action thriller, Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. 

The specifics of Aamir’s role have been strictly kept under wraps, but it's believed to be a unique character Lokesh has thoughtfully crafted just for him. The director has designed a brief but powerful sequence with Aamir and Rajinikanth in the same frame, promising a memorable, mass-appealing moment for audiences while simultaneously elevating the film’s narrative. Aamir has given his dates and is supposed to shoot for this highly-thrilling cameo during the film's next schedule, beginning on October 15 in Chennai. 

Coolie, which marks Rajinikanth’s 171st film in the leading role, boasts a stellar ensemble cast that includes Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Sathyaraj and Mahendran. Aamir’s addition further doubles the excitement surrounding this film, while also adding fuel to the months-long rumours about his full-length feature collaboration with Lokesh Kanagaraj. Although it remains unclear if their speculated discussion was only about this cameo or if they would actually be working together on a feature movie soon, the possibility of Aamir Khan and Lokesh Kanagaraj working together has left moviegoers excited.

Aamir Khan has already committed for cameo roles in two films, and this Rajinikanth movie will mark his third one in the last six months. The other two films featuring him in cameo appearances will be Sunny Deol’s Lahore 1947 and Vir Das’ Happy Patel. On the work front, Aamir will next be seen in RS Prasanna’s Sitaare Zameen Par, which is expected to release in March 2025. He is also discussing a comedy entertainer with Rajkumar Santoshi and a film with Rajkumar Hirani, but he hasn't finalized any of them yet. Stay tuned to Peepingmoon for more updates!