The Tamil film Coolie, starring Rajinikanth, has released its second single, "Monica," as a tribute to Italian actress Monica Bellucci. The song, which features Pooja Hegde in a glamorous, retro-style dance sequence, was released on July 11, 2025, and is composed by Anirudh Ravichander.
Monica Bellucci is known for her stunning beauty and powerful screen presence. She gained international fame through films like Malena, The Matrix Reloaded, The Passion of the Christ, and Spectre. The song "Monica" is a lively and rhythmic number that blends infectious energy with a touch of global glam. The tribute adds a playful flair to the song's title and concept. In the song, Pooja Hegde is wearing a bold red dress, which seems to be a visual tribute to Monica Bellucci.
The song is set in a port area and features Malayalam actor-director Soubin Shahir. Shahir's dynamic dance moves match Hegde's grace, adding to the song's visual appeal. Many fans have noted that Soubin Shahir's dance moves steal the show. One fan commented, "Soubin Shahir's dance stunned me. Definitely out of the syllabus. Never seen him dancing with this much energy".
"Monica" is sung by Suhashini and Anirudh Ravichander. The lyrics are penned by Vishnu Edavan. The track is released in Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu under the Sun Pictures banner.
Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is one of the year's most anticipated releases. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14, 2025. It will clash at the box office with Hrithik Roshan and NTR's War 2. The film features an ensemble cast including Aamir Khan, Sathyaraj, Upendra, and Shruti Hassan.
The release of "Monica" follows the successful reception of the previously released single "Chikitu". The audio rights were acquired by Sun Pictures's own company. "Coolie Disco" was the track featured on the teaser trailer.
Monica Bellucci was last seen in the American gothic fantasy Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), Ark: The American Series (2024), and a miniseries titled Ça. Interestingly, Belluci's real-life daughter is named Deva, which is also the name of Rajinikanth's character in Coolie, adding a personal layer to the homage.
