In a stunning blend of global glamour and Tamil cinema, Italian icon Monica Bellucci has received a special tribute in Superstar Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated film, Coolie. A newly released song from the film, which dropped on July 11 and quickly became a chartbuster, features actress Pooja Hegde in a dazzling retro-style performance and she’s none other than the onscreen embodiment of Monica Bellucci.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, Coolie’s director and writer Lokesh Kanagaraj shared, “We (Anirudh and I) are both huge fans of Monica Bellucci. So initially, we envisioned the song with her as our muse, and then cast Pooja Hegde to represent Monica.”
The tribute is not only cinematic but serendipitous. In a delightful coincidence, Monica Bellucci’s real-life daughter is named Deva, the same name as Rajinikanth’s character in Coolie. A divine alignment, perhaps?
Who is Monica Bellucci?
Monica Bellucci, 60, is renowned for her timeless beauty, charisma, and emotive power on screen. With an illustrious career spanning Europe and Hollywood, her standout roles in Malena, The Matrix Reloaded, The Passion of the Christ, and Spectre have cemented her status as a global screen legend. Known for redefining grace and glamour, Bellucci remains an enduring muse for artists and filmmakers around the world and now, in Tamil cinema too.
As the buzz builds, fans across the globe are counting down the days to the worldwide release of Coolie on August 14. With its fusion of cinematic grandeur, musical energy, and global nods of inspiration, Coolie promises to be a true celebration of stardom!
Source : Movie Crow , ObserverKult