Nagarjuna’s Second Innings: Coolie Raises Fans’ Hopes After Kuberaa

Nagarjuna, one of the stalwarts of Telugu cinema, has delivered a long list of memorable films throughout his career. Both his sons have also followed in his footsteps as actors. With Soggade Chinni Nayana, he once again proved his ability to connect with audiences, and now he is inching closer to completing 100 films — a milestone he wants to make truly special.

While he continues to play lead roles, Nagarjuna has also embraced multistarrers like Oopiri and Devadas, and occasionally takes on impactful cameos when the story excites him. One such role was in Brahmastra, which he considers more significant than his usual guest appearances.

His recent project Kuberaa, directed by Shekhar Kammula and co-starring Dhanush, is receiving a positive response. In the film, Nagarjuna plays an age-appropriate role — a senior CBI officer. His performance was appreciated by the general audience, although it received a mixed response from fans who expected a more powerful screen presence.

Now, all eyes are on Coolie, starring Rajinikanth and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Nagarjuna has officially confirmed that he is playing the antagonist in the film — not just a cameo. He revealed in interviews that Lokesh narrated a compelling script, which convinced him to take on the role.

In recent interviews, Nagarjuna expressed genuine excitement about his character in Coolie. Given Lokesh Kanagaraj’s proven ability to present characters with style and intensity, fans are hoping this film will give them the whistle-worthy moments they felt were missing in Kuberaa. Despite playing the antagonist, expectations are high that his role will be impactful and memorable.

With the buzz surrounding Coolie already strong — especially visible through its impressive overseas deals — the film is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases. Whether it will fulfill the expectations of Nagarjuna’s fans remains to be seen, but the anticipation is undeniably high.