Nagarjuna Unleashes His Dark Side: “Liberating” Villainy Opposite Rajinikanth in ‘Coolie’ Sparks Frenzy!

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Telugu actor Nagarjuna has ignited the internet after his exciting description of playing the central villain in Lokesh Kanagaraj's eagerly awaited film, Coolie, with Rajinikanth. In a set of open-ended interviews, Nagarjuna described the role as "liberating" and said the character allowed him to break free from his stereotypical on-screen image to adopt a more uninhibited, freer "charming villain" persona.

Key Highlights

Nagarjuna as the Central Villain: Nagarjuna has announced that he will be starring alongside Rajinikanth as the lead villain, Simon, in Coolie, as a negative role in his career, which is not common.

A Liberating Experience: He called the experience liberating and went on, "There was no pressure the way I acted… all of that went out the window. I could tell someone to shut up and get out of my face, which I could never do before!"

Director's Unorthodox Approach: Director Lokesh Kanagaraj personally met Nagarjuna and asked him if he would be interested in playing a villain. After some script readings, Nagarjuna was convinced and has described it as "liberating".

Positive Reception on Set: The crew and director also appreciated Nagarjuna's performance, describing him as a "very charming villain," and Lokesh urging him to go further with the role of evil.

Star-Studded Cast: The film has a star-studded cast with Rajinikanth, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, and Aamir Khan's cameo, with music by Anirudh Ravichander.

Release Date & Box Office Clash: Coolie will open with a grand premiere on August 14, 2025, and face the highly anticipated War 2 at the box office.

Behind the Scenes: Nagarjuna's accepting villainous roles and his exchange of banter with director Lokesh Kanagaraj have further fueled the buzz around the film, with fans eagerly awaiting his "charming" but ruthless act.

Source: India Today, Hindustan Times, NDTV, Times Now News

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