Nagarjuna on the ‘1000 Cr Club’: “Records Are Temporary, I Don’t Chase Numbers Anymore”
In an industry obsessed with box-office numbers, veteran actor Nagarjuna has taken a grounded stance. At a time when filmmakers and stars are fixated on entering the 1000-crore club, Nagarjuna says he’s no longer interested in chasing records.
“Records Are Temporary, and I’ve Seen Them Come and Go.”
In a recent interview, when asked if he felt the pressure to join the ranks of stars with 1000 Cr or 1500 Cr blockbusters, Nagarjuna responded:
“I never got stuck in these numbers. These numbers are temporary. It is 1000 now, and two years later it will be 2000. If you look at my earlier films, I had so many records. Every film’s record was broken. So, it doesn’t matter after a while.”
Nagarjuna added that chasing numbers no longer drives him, and he is now more inclined toward experimenting with unique and impactful roles.
What’s Next for Nagarjuna: Kuberaa & Coolie
After his impressive cameo in Brahmastra, Nagarjuna says it opened doors for him to explore powerful, unconventional roles.
In 2024, he’s coming back strong with two major releases:
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Kuberaa (June 20): Directed by Sekhar Kammula, co-starring Dhanush, where Nagarjuna plays a powerful character central to the plot.
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Coolie (August 14): Starring opposite superstar Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna takes on a villainous role that already has fans buzzing.
Both roles are said to showcase the actor in never-before-seen avatars, and fans are hoping this will mark a massive comeback year for the seasoned star.

