Monica Bellucci Grooves to Pooja Hegde just got the ultimate shoutout — and it’s from none other than Italian screen goddess Monica Bellucci! In an exclusive chat with The Hollywood Reporter India, the Coolie star lit up when she heard that Bellucci had seen and loved her viral song Monica.
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At Cannes! During this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Bellucci was sent the peppy track Monica from Coolie, featuring Pooja Hegde in full glam mode. Her reaction? A simple, glowing “I loved it.” And that was enough to make Hegde’s day.
“Oh, really? Wow. That’s the biggest compliment ever,” Pooja said, visibly thrilled. “I’ve always admired Monica Bellucci. She’s iconic — her style, her voice, her presence. She never had to try too hard, and yet she stood out. So for her to like Monica? That’s huge for me.”
📱 Fans Made It Happen Turns out, Tamil cinema fans played a big role in connecting the dots. “I heard people were flooding her Instagram comments, asking her to check out the song,” Pooja added with a smile. “That kind of fan love is powerful.”
🎥 Director’s Praise Adds to the Buzz The appreciation didn’t stop there. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj, known for his blockbuster storytelling, told Pooja that Monica was placed in Coolie for commercial impact — and that meant a lot. “For someone like him to say that, and to hire me for it, shows he believes I bring value to the film. That’s the kind of validation I care about.”
🌟 Pooja’s Pan-India Moment With Monica trending and Coolie gearing up for release, Pooja Hegde is riding high. From Telugu hits to Bollywood and now Tamil cinema, she’s carving out a pan-Indian presence — and Monica is her latest power move. Directed by Kanagaraj and starring the legendary Rajinikanth, Coolie promises action, drama, and mass appeal. And now, thanks to Bellucci’s nod, it’s got a touch of international glam too.
Looks like Monica isn’t just a song — it’s a moment.