Nagarjuna confirms villain role in Rajinikanth's Coolie

Entertainment Jun 17, 2025

Nagarjuna is set to play the main antagonist in Coolie, starring Rajinikanth and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.
He admitted he was hesitant at first, but Kanagaraj's pitch—"If you don't want to play a villain, I'll just have my tea and leave"—won him over.

It's a liberating experience, says Nagarjuna

Calling the experience "liberating," Nagarjuna shared that playing a bolder character is a big shift from his usual restrained roles.
He's excited because every character in Coolie stands out, making this project feel fresh.

'Coolie' also stars Aamir Khan, Upendra, and Shruti Haasan

Coolie isn't just about Nagarjuna and Rajinikanth—the film also stars Aamir Khan, Upendra Rao, and Shruti Haasan.
With music by Anirudh Ravichander and an August 14, 2025 release date, this one's got serious star power.