Rajinikanth has a solid presence: 'Demon Slayer's Takahiro Sakurai admits he could never dub 'Coolie' star

Japanese voice actor Takahiro Sakurai, best known for lending his voice to the swordsman Giyu Tomioka in the anime 'Demon Slayer,' revealed his deep admiration for Indian superstar Rajinikanth. Recently, Sakurai shared how Indian cinema has left a lasting impression on him, especially Rajinikanth's unmatched screen presence.In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Sakurai admitted that he would find it nearly impossible to dub for Rajinikanth. Sakurai said, "I don’t think I will be able to. He has a very solid presence and a deep voice."Sakurai also acknowledged how Rajinikanth’s 'Muthu' became a cultural phenomenon in Japan, as it was released in 1998, becoming the highest-grossing film from India in Japan at the time.For years, it was the benchmark of Indian cinema in Japan until SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' was released. Rajinikanth's larger-than-life persona in 'Muthu' exposed Japanese audiences to the shock and awe of Indian films, ultimately gathering a group of fans even today. Additionally, he also discussed the impact of the films of Rajamouli, praising 'RRR' and 'Baahubali' both for their large scale and universal appeal. Sakurai stated that Rajamouli's storytelling demonstrates how cinema is universal and can bring people together to experience mythology, action, and emotion regardless of where they're from.Demon Slayer is one of the most influential anime franchises in the world. The upcoming film is the Infinity Castle arc adaptation of the series. 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1' was released on July 18 in Japan and is now gearing up for its India release on September 12, with a growing fanbase in the country.Rajinikanth was last seen in 'Coolie,' which grossed over Rs 280.20 crore domestically according to trade analyst Sacnilk. Meanwhile, 'Coolie' received mostly mixed reviews.