Akhil Akkineni hails Nagarjuna in ‘Coolie’; calls him ‘My King’; Naga Chaitanya too celebrates father’s role | Tamil Movie News
The success of Rajinikanth starrer ‘Coolie’ has turned into a proud family celebration for the Akkineni household. The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial, which hit theatres on August 14, 2025, features Nagarjuna Akkineni in a pivotal role as Simon. Nagarjuna’s sons Akhil Akkineni and Naga Chaitanya are leaving no stone unturned in celebrating their father’s impactful appearance.
Akhil Akkineni’s heartfelt gesture on Instagram
Akhil Akkineni took to Instagram to pen a warm tribute to his father. Sharing a picture of himself with Nagarjuna, both dressed in stylish all-black outfits, the duo posed beside a custom-made cake designed around Simon’s character from Coolie. Along with the photo, Akhil wrote, “Simon. Congrats my king,” a caption that struck an emotional chord with fans. The post quickly began trending, with fans applauding the bond between father and son while also showering love on Nagarjuna’s commanding screen presence in the film.
Naga Chaitanya heads to theatre for dad’s film
Meanwhile, elder son Naga Chaitanya also made his way to catch Coolie on the big screen. He was spotted at Mahesh Babu’s AMB Cinemas in Hyderabad on Thursday evening, dressed casually in a shirt and jeans. A video circulating online showed Chaitanya walking into the theatre with a friend to enjoy the film alongside audiences. Before heading in, he had already expressed his excitement on social media by posting Nagarjuna’s poster from the movie and writing, “#coolie today for my #king.” Fans cheered his gesture, noting how rare and heartwarming it is to see an actor son celebrate his father’s role so openly.
Nagarjuna’s impact in ‘Coolie’
Nagarjuna’s antagonist role as Simon has been a highlight in ‘Coolie’, adding gravitas to a star-studded film that already features Rajinikanth, Shruthi Haasan, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and even Aamir Khan in significant roles. The movie has crossed Rs 100 crores in just 3 days, as reported by the Sacnilk website.
