Rajinikanth wraps up the 'Coolie' schedule in Thailand, wishes Ajith well for the Padma Bhushan

Superstar Rajinikanth has congratulated actor Ajith Kumar on receiving the prestigious Padma Bhushan award. The brief but heartfelt gesture came during Rajinikanth's return to Chennai after completing a shooting schedule for his upcoming film, 'Coolie.'. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the movie has been generating buzz with its stellar cast, including Soubin Shahir, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and Shruti Haasan. With music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, 'Coolie' is set to have a massive opening.
The latest shooting schedule for 'Coolie' took place in Thailand, and Rajinikanth returned to Chennai early this (Jan 28) morning. Fans gathered at the airport to give the superstar an enthusiastic welcome, and many took selfies with the actor. Amid the frenzy, reporters approached Rajinikanth to ask his reaction to actor Ajith Kumar being awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, in his typical humble and respectful manner. Rajinikanth then graciously said, “Congratulations,” before continuing on his way. His simple but warm acknowledgment of Ajith’s honor reflects the mutual respect between two of Tamil cinema's most celebrated stars.
Following the completion of 'Coolie,' Rajinikanth will shift his focus to 'Jailer 2,' a highly anticipated sequel, which marks his reunion with director Nelson Dilipkumar. After being officially launched on the occasion of Pongal, the project is expected to begin filming soon, keeping the veteran actor's schedule packed with back-to-back commitments. With 'Coolie' and 'Jailer 2' on the horizon, Rajinikanth continues to dominate the industry with his relentless energy and star power, while fans eagerly await these high-profile releases.