shruti haasan, who played Preethi in Coolie, has been receiving mixed reactions about her character being portrayed as a “damsel in distress.” But the actress, always candid and fearless, took to instagram to clarify her stance. Here’s what shruti herself wants fans to understand:
1. It’s the Director’s Vision, Not Mine 🎥
shruti was quick to point out that her role as Preethi was shaped by Lokesh Kanagaraj’s vision. “It’s not about fair or unfair. The character was in distress—that’s what the story demanded,” she explained.
2. Preethi had an Emotional Core ❤️
Though often abducted, Preethi wasn’t just written as helpless. shruti highlighted that her character represented emotional strength as the daughter of Rajasekhar, standing by Deva (Rajinikanth) in his journey.
3. Why She Said Yes to Coolie 🙌
Working with Rajinikanth and a filmmaker like Lokesh Kanagaraj was a no-brainer for Shruti. Beyond the star power, she genuinely liked what Preethi added to the story.
4. She’s Not Just About Glamour 🌟
shruti is tired of being boxed into stereotypes. By taking up varied roles—even those with distress—she’s proving she’s here to explore range and depth in acting.
5. Her Fun Side Still Shines Through 🌈
In her Q&A, shruti revealed quirky personal details too—like how her least favourite colour is Yellow and her plans to do more Tamil films soon.
With Coolie also starring Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Upendra, Aamir Khan, and music by Anirudh Ravichander, shruti haasan has once again shown that her choices are about substance over labels.
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