Aamir Khan slams rumors of being involved in 'Coolie' release: "Only did it for..."

This confirmation makes it crystal clear that Aamir Khan’s presence in Coolie is born out of friendship and admiration, and not tied to any kind of commercial involvement.

Published: Thursday,Aug 07, 2025 12:23 PM GMT-06:00

Kunal Kothari

Amid swirling reports about Aamir Khan handling the distribution of Coolie, Aamir Khan Productions has come forward with a sharp and final clarification. The production house has categorically stated that Aamir has nothing to do with the film’s distribution. All recent speculation is baseless and incorrect.

A spokesperson for Aamir Khan Productions said, “Neither Aamir Khan nor anyone from his team is involved in the distribution of Coolie. Mr Khan has not made any calls to any exhibitor or distributor.” This statement ends the growing buzz that the superstar was stepping into the backend business side of the film, which is not the case.

Aamir’s cameo in Coolie is not a business tactic. It is purely a personal gesture. The spokesperson added, “His cameo in the film is purely a gesture of his bond with director Lokesh Kanagaraj and Rajinikanth.” The intention is rooted in mutual respect, not profit.

The production house also shared that Aamir and the entire team at AKP are overjoyed with the overwhelming response to Sitaare Zameen Par’s YouTube release. They are celebrating the love it has received and remain focused on continuing their creative journey.

This confirmation makes it crystal clear that Aamir Khan’s presence in Coolie is born out of friendship and admiration, and not tied to any kind of commercial involvement. The cameo is a one-off appearance with zero stakes in marketing, distribution, or monetisation.

Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Rajinikanth, is already being touted as one of the biggest cinematic events of the year. Also featuring Sathyaraj, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Shruti Haasan, the film is a pan-India spectacle scheduled to release in theatres on August 14th, 2025. Backed by Sun Pictures, the same studio behind Jailer 2 and AA 22 X A6, Coolie is being hyped as the boldest reinvention of the Indian action blockbuster.

Aamir’s involvement may be small, but it carries the weight of goodwill and legacy.

TL;DR

Amid buzz of Aamir Khan handling Coolie distribution, Aamir Khan Productions shuts down all rumours. The team confirmed Aamir hasn’t made a single call to any exhibitor or distributor. His cameo is a heartfelt gesture for Lokesh Kanagaraj and Rajinikanth, not a business move. The film releases August 14 and promises an action spectacle like no other.