“I Was Shocked to See Myself!” — Nagarjuna Spills on His Gritty Avatar in Coolie
Akkineni Nagarjuna, who’s set to dominate screens with Kubera and Coolie, recently offered fans a glimpse into the raw transformation he underwent for the latter. In a candid chat, the veteran actor opened up about the surprise and excitement he felt after watching himself in the Coolie rushes—especially under the direction of Lokesh Kanagaraj, known for his gritty and high-octane films.
“I Didn’t Recognize Myself,” Nagarjuna Says About Coolie Look
“This film is different from anything I’ve done in recent years,” Nagarjuna admitted. “When I saw myself in the role, I honestly didn’t recognize the version of me Lokesh Kanagaraj created. It’s raw, it’s massy, and it’s going to shake things up.”
Lokesh Kanagaraj, who has redefined action thrillers in Tamil cinema, is reportedly giving Nagarjuna a high-voltage mass makeover, pushing him into uncharted territory. Fans can expect a rugged, intense version of the star, far from the suave, romantic image he’s known for.
Contrasts Between Kubera & Coolie
While Coolie promises stylized action and mass appeal, Nagarjuna’s other project Kubera (with director Sekhar Kammula), leans into social realism and depth. The duality in tones is exciting not just for audiences but for Nagarjuna himself:
“Both films are so different. One is rooted in gritty emotion, the other in stylized storytelling. I’m just as curious as everyone else to see how they land.”
With two contrasting films and standout directors at the helm, Nagarjuna’s 2025 is shaping up to be a career-defining year.
