Monica Bellucci Praises Pooja Hegde's 'Monica' Track; latter Terms It as 'Greatest Complement'
In the upcoming Tamil film Coolie, a high-energy dance-pop track titled "Monica" has become a standout feature. Composed by Anirudh Ravichander, the song pays homage to Italian actress Monica Bellucci and features lead actress Pooja Hegde and Soubin Shahir.
A Tribute to Monica Bellucci
The song "Monica" was created as a tribute to Monica Bellucci, with lyrics written by Vishnu Edavan in Tamil and adapted in Telugu and Hindi. It includes catchy hooks like "Monica, My Dear Monica, Love You Monica, Baby Ma Monica," mixing humor and Tamil colloquialisms. The song's music video, shot under tough outdoor conditions, demands physically challenging dance steps and performances from the performers.
International Acclaim
Upon release, "Monica" received widespread acclaim and became a commercial success. The lyrical video surpassed 20 million views on YouTube quickly and topped YouTube’s trending charts for several days. It also peaked on various music charts, including the UK Asian Music Chart, and was popular across Tamil and Telugu-speaking audiences.
Monica Bellucci herself has watched and praised the song. Pooja Hegde, who stars in the song, shared that Bellucci loved the homage and considered it the "biggest compliment ever." This endorsement was relayed after Mélita Toscan, head of the Marrakech International Film Festival, showed Bellucci the song. Pooja expressed gratitude and admiration for Bellucci, calling her iconic and appreciating the positive fan-driven connection, as many Tamil fans had urged Bellucci to see the song on Instagram. Bellucci’s positive reaction highlighted a special cross-cultural appreciation for the tribute.
A Special Tribute
Coolie is a film that is set to celebrate Rajinikanth's 50 years in cinema with a special tribute. The film, scheduled for release on August 14, 2025, features an ensemble cast including Rajinikanth, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Nagarjuna, Upendra, and Aamir Khan. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj included the track "Monica" in Coolie to take care of the business ends of the film.
Pooja Hegde, who believes that her contribution to the film helps it sell tickets and brings value, expressed her excitement about being part of such a significant project. The runtime of Coolie has not been revealed, but the film promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Rajinikanth's illustrious career.
- The music industry has shown its appreciation for MONICA BELLUCCI with songs like "Monica", which received international acclaim and commercial success.
- In the world of ENTERTAINMENT, especially in the realm of MOVIES-AND-TV, MONICA BELLUCCI's influence extends even to the Tamil film industry, as seen in the standout track "Monica" from the upcoming film Coolie.
- The business sides of films often require careful attention, as demonstrated by the inclusion of the popular song "Monica" in Coolie, a film aimed at celebrating RAJINIKANTH's 50 years in cinema with a special tribute.
