Nagarjuna confirmed to join Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’: A Cinematic Explosion Ignites Fans Frenzy

The casting of Telugu superstar Nagarjuna in the much awaited Tamil film ‘Coolie’ has upped the game frantically.

Delhi: The star-studded cast of much-anticipated Tamil film “Coolie” warmly welcomes his new cast Nagarjuna as Simon. The stellar line-up of the film consists country’s Thalaiva, Rajinikanth, stunning Shruti Haasan, and veteran actor Sathyaraj. Having Nagarjuna on board has sent fans into a frenzy of excitement.

On Thursday, August 29, the announcement was made official, coinciding with Nagarjuna’s birthday. A new striking poster, introducing Nagarjuna as part of the cast was released, marking the auspicious occasion. The actor looked effortlessly stylish and charismatic in a black shirt with his character name Simon promptly visible on the poster.

This reveal has halted all the wild speculations suggesting that Nagarjuna has declined the role offer with the Kannada star Upendra as a considerable replacement. Subsequently, the rumors were unfounded leaving fans thrilled and more anticipated at the prospects of seeing Nagarjuna in a pivotal role.

The acclaimed director, Lokesh Kanagaraj, took to social media platform X to share the big news. Wishing him a warm birthday with a warm welcome he tweeted, “Kicked to have King @iamnagarjuna sir joining the cast of #Coolie as #Simon.” The tweet not only revealed Nagarjuna’s cast but also displayed the director’s enthusiasm for this anticipated collaboration. Responding to Lokesh’s post with the same excitement, Nagarjuna himself wrote “Thank uuuu Loki, I have been wanting to work with you since Kaithi!!!.” The actor showed utmost anticipation to work with Thalaivar, as the post suggests.

The inclusion of a new star into the star-studded cast has set the stage for one of the most explosive cinematic events of 2025. The impregnable thalaiva, Rajinikanth took the lead in this pan-India film that is set to be made on a grand scale. The inclusion of Telugu superstar with a wide appeal across the country, is expected to draw a large fraction of his fanbase to theaters.

However, Nagarjuna is not the only superstar contributing to the star-studded cast of ‘Coolie’. Veteran actors like Sathyaraj and versatile actress Shruti Haasan, both have carved their name in the Tamil film industry with significant roles. Additionally, some strong rumors suggest that Amir khan is on board to make a cameo appearance in the film. If the rumor turns out to be not only a rumor then the cameo would turn into a reunion between the Khan and the Thalaiva nearly after three decades. The duo was last seen sharing the screen in Aatank Hi Aatank, a 1995 film.

Amid the growing hype of the film, the director Lokesh made it clear that ‘Coolie’ would not be a part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). Where blockbuster films like Leo, Kaithi, Vikram, and upcoming projects like Kaithi 2, are included in LCU, Coolie is suggested to be a stand-alone film.

The movie’s plot and storyline remains tightly under wraps, fueling speculations and anticipation. However, the film promises a unique and self-contained story that stands on its own merits and is far from the intricate crossovers typical of LUC. As a big-budget project, the film is expected to have top-notch production values, with high octane action sequences and a gripping narrative to match the star power.

The film is expected to be released in the later half of 2025, it’s already evident that this film will be a significant milestone in the director’s filmography including Tamil cinema. Nagarjuna’s on board announcement has not only quashed the lingering speculations surrounding the film’s cast but also intensified the buzz of a major cinematic project all set to rock theaters in 2025.