Nagarjuna Akkineni spills a major secret from ‘Coolie’; describes his role in one word – “freedom” | Tamil Movie News
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, ‘Coolie’ featuring Rajinikanth is slated for release on August 14. The film is in its final stages of production, with Lokesh working tirelessly to wrap up the remaining portions. The film also stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, and Soubin Shahir, creating a powerhouse cast that has heightened expectations.Nagarjuna the baddieIn a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, actor Nagarjuna made an exciting revelation about his upcoming appearance in director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s much-anticipated film ‘Coolie.’ While promoting his role in ‘Kuberaa,’ he confirmed that he plays the antagonist in ‘Coolie,’ where he shares screen space with superstar Rajinikanth. This news follows Aamir Khan’s earlier comment hinting at a cameo in the same film, adding further buzz to the already high-profile project. Nagarjuna Akkineni’s addition as the villain is a surprising twist, especially for fans who have followed his mostly heroic roles in recent years.Nagarjuna Akkineni on working with Lokesh KanagarajSpeaking about how he came on board, Nagarjuna shared a candid anecdote. He said Lokesh approached him unexpectedly and asked if he had any objection to playing a villain. “He told me, ‘If you’re not comfortable, we can just have a cup of tea and I’ll leave.’ I told him I wasn’t against the idea but wanted to hear the story first,” Nagarjuna recalled. After listening to the narration, he was hooked and had multiple discussions with Lokesh to understand the depth of his role.Roles in ‘Kuberaa’ and ‘Coolie’Reflecting on the contrast between his roles in ‘Kuberaa’ and ‘Coolie,’ Nagarjuna said, “In ‘Kuberaa,’ playing the role required precision, even the way he drinks a cup of coffee had to reflect his persona. But in ‘Coolie,’ I felt completely free. If I had to describe my character in one word, it would be “freedom”.” He added that the experience gave him artistic freedom, unlike anything he’s done recently.
