
Bollywood star Aamir Khan is making headlines again! After his successful return to acting with Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir is now all set to surprise fans with a special appearance in superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming movie ‘Coolie’.
On Thursday, the makers revealed Aamir Khan’s first look in the film. He plays a character named ‘Dahaa’. In the stylish black-and-white poster released on X (formerly Twitter), Aamir is seen in a serious side profile, wearing a black vest, glasses, and smoking a pipe. His look is bold and rugged — very different from his recent roles.

The caption with the poster read:
“Introducing #AamirKhan as Dahaa, from the world of #Coolie. #Coolie is all set to dominate IMAX screens worldwide from August 14th.”
#AamirKhan as Dahaa, from the world of #Coolie 😎⚡#Coolie is all set to dominate IMAX screens worldwide from August 14th 🔥@rajinikanth @Dir_Lokesh @anirudhofficial @iamnagarjuna @nimmaupendra #SathyaRaj #SoubinShahir @shrutihaasan @anbariv @girishganges @philoedit… pic.twitter.com/VOh8P23srt
— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) July 3, 2025
Why Aamir Said Yes Without Reading the Script
Aamir recently confirmed that he is doing a cameo role in Coolie. In an interview with Zoom, he said:
“I really enjoyed doing it. I’m a big fan of Rajini sir. I didn’t even ask for the script. When director Lokesh Kanagaraj told me it’s Rajini sir’s film and he wants me in it, I said, ‘Done. I’m doing it. Whatever it is, I’m in.’”
He didn’t share more details about his character, keeping it a surprise.
About the Movie ‘Coolie’
Coolie is an action-packed drama directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and stars Rajinikanth in the lead role. The film also features big stars like Nagarjuna, Upendra, and Shruti Haasan.
- The movie will be released in Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu.
- It will hit theatres on 14 August.
- Coolie will clash at the box office with another big movie — War 2.
Aamir Khan recently returned to films on June 20 after a 3-year break following Laal Singh Chaddha. His comeback film Sitaare Zameen Par stars Genelia Deshmukh and 10 talented newcomers.
Read more: Sitaare Zameen Par Review: Aamir Khan’s Most Unexpected Comeback Wins Hearts