Coolie song Monica: Pooja Hegde sets the screen on fire, but fans think Soubin Shahir's dance moves steal the show

Coolie song Monica: Anirudh Ravichander dropped the lyrical video of the second track from the Rajinikanth-starrer.

Updated on: Jul 11, 2025, 19:06:34 IST

By Santanu Das

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Coolie, starring Superstar Rajinikanth, is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. On Friday, music composer Anirudh Ravichander released the second track from the album, titled Monica. Featuring Pooja Hegde, the peppy track has garnered positive reactions from fans on social media, with many agreeing that it is Soubin Shahir's dance moves that come ‘out of syllabus’ and steal the show. (Also read: ‘Rajinikanth’s aura is unmatched': Fans are already addicted to Coolie song Chikitu, hail Anirudh's foot-tapping music)

Pooja Hedge and Soubin Shahir dance their heart out in the new song Monica.

Sung by Suhashini and Anirudh, the foot-tapping number also had a nod to Italian actor Monica Bellucci. It saw Pooja Hegde dancing along with hundreds of men in the background atop a cargo ship. The actor was joined with co-star Soubin Shahir as well. Anirudh shared the video on his X account and said, “#Monica is here to rock the dance floor!”

Fan reactions

Reacting to the music video, a fan commented, “Pooja Hegde dominated the song with her energy and dance. ABSOLUTE madness.” A second fan said, “Never liked Pooja Hegde this much she’s full of grace in this sequence! And Soubin is killing it too!”

Many fans also agreed that Soubin dominated with his energetic dance moves. A comment read, “Soubin Shahir's dance stunned me. Definitely out of the syllabus. Never seen him dancing with this much energy.” Another said, “One of the best things about Monica is Soubin Shahir going absolutely insaneeeeee never seen him dance with this much energy before. He is soo happyyy doing it.” A second fan said, “Soubin's unexpected performance was a show-stealer! The song is classic @anirudhofficial tempo and will trend on IG reels soon.”

About Coolie

Coolie, directed by Lokesh and produced by Kalanithi Maran's Sun Pictures, stars Rajinikanth in the lead role. Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR and Monisha Blessy make up the rest of the cast. It is set to release in theatres on August 14.

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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