Sundeep Kishan clears the air says, ‘I’m not part of Rajinikanth’s Coolie’

Ever since news broke that Superstar Rajinikanth is collaborating with director Lokesh Kanagaraj for his next film, Coolie, fans have been eagerly awaiting more details. Speculations were rife that Sundeep Kishan would also be part of the film alongside Varun. However, at the latest Dish TV Watch Storytellers Conclave, Sundeep Kishan made a revelation that took everyone by surprise.
Revealing the details, Sundeep Kishan said, “Honestly, I’m not a part of Coolie. Lokesh is one of my best friends and anything big that happens to me, he’s one of the first people to know. Likewise, he calls me first when something big happens to him. We don’t talk about it much; we are just good friends.”
He further added, “At one point, Rajni sir wanted to meet me, and I was asked to see him. When I finally did, it was amazing. We sat, talked about my work and I took his blessings. It was a memorable moment.”
When asked if he has ever met his favourite stars, Sundeep shared an interesting perspective. He said, “I have this peculiar habit—I don’t meet my favorite stars until they recognize me for who I am. For example, I didn’t meet Aziz sir or Shafiq sir until they knew who I was. But meeting Rajni sir was something truly special.”
This confirms that Sundeep Kishan and Lokesh Kanagaraj are not collaborating on a project at the moment. Talking about his upcoming film, he shared, “My current film, Mazaaq, is set to release on February 26. It’s a crazy, fun entertainer. After doing three serious films—Michael, Ryan and Captain Miller—I felt I needed to do something lighter. I wanted to make the audience laugh and it’s going to be a fun ride.”
Sundeep was a guest speaker at the Watcho Storytellers Conclave, a step towards igniting impactful conversations within the film community while strengthening the Dish TV brand. He led a session titled ‘A Young Star Who Seamlessly Gels into Any Role, Any Industry, and Platform.’ After a successful launch in Kolkata, Watcho Storytellers Conclave arrived in Hyderabad, engaging creative community and empowering content creators nationwide.
With a focus on collaboration and innovation, the Hyderabad edition featured eminent filmmakers and creators, including Anil Ravipudi, Sundeep Kishan, Sunitha Tati, Baradwaj Rangan, Sai Rajesh and Nanda Kishore Emani, offering insightful sessions on the evolving content landscape.