Social media has been abuzz with claims that Bollywood actor Aamir Khan regretted his cameo in Rajinikanth’s Coolie. However, these rumors have now been dismissed as fake. Reliable reports confirm that Aamir accepted the role without even hearing the script, purely as a gesture of admiration toward Rajinikanth. In fact, his performance in the film has been widely praised by fans and critics alike.
Perhaps the biggest surprise of Coolie comes in the second half, when Aamir Khan makes an unannounced special appearance as a high-profile arms dealer. The character briefly allies with Simon (Nagarjuna) before realizing he is destined to face off against Rajinikanth’s Deva. His key confrontation with Rajini is staged with subtle tension — Aamir’s character acknowledges Deva’s legendary reputation before the inevitable clash.
Though his screen time is only a few minutes, Aamir’s presence injects a new texture into the narrative and elevates the film’s pan-Indian appeal. His restrained yet magnetic performance reinforced Lokesh Kanagaraj’s vision of Coolie as more than just a mass entertainer — it is a cinematic event bringing together talents across industries.
Audiences were quick to appreciate the cameo. On social media, many called Aamir’s role “an unexpected masterstroke,” while others noted how his appearance added credibility to the film’s international stakes. For fans of both actors, the sight of Rajinikanth and Aamir Khan sharing the screen was nothing short of a celebration.
Meanwhile, the film’s climax gave fans another unforgettable moment — the now-iconic Beedi sequence. Lokesh Kanagaraj carefully crafted the scene as a tribute to Rajinikanth’s unmatched aura. Deva, bloodied yet unbroken, walks into the frame not with weapons but with his trademark swagger, lighting a beedi in slow motion. The flick of the matchstick, the smoldering inhale, and the fiery exhale become a mass spectacle when paired with Anirudh Ravichander’s thunderous background score. Instantly, it joined the ranks of Rajini’s legendary moments on screen, reintroducing vintage Thalaivar to a new generation.
These high points underline why the “regret” narrative appears baseless. Aamir Khan has repeatedly spoken of his happiness at being part of the project, and there is no evidence that he felt otherwise. Fans themselves have dismissed the reports as “fabricated” and pointed out that Rajinikanth has also done memorable cameos in films like Ra.One (2011) and Lal Salaam (2024).
In truth, Aamir Khan’s cameo in Coolie is less a misstep and more a celebration of mutual respect between two of Indian cinema’s biggest icons. His role may have been short, but it was impactful — and for many fans, it remains one of the most talked-about highlights of the film.
