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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nagarjuna claims he is the 'main character' in 'Kuberaa.' Angry Dhanush fans react: 'Will he say the same for Rajinikanth's film?'
Tamil star Dhanush 's Telugu comeback, ' Kuberaa ,' opened to rave reviews and is touted to become one of the best movies to come out of Tollywood this year. While the cast's acting, especially Dhanush's soulful performance as Deva, an impoverished young man who is involved in a race against time to survive, has been unanimously praised, Telugu superstar Nagarjuna , who plays a co-lead in the movie, stirred the hornet's nest by claiming that he was the hero of 'Kuberaa.' At the success meet of the film held on Saturday, Nagarjuna stated that while Dhanush's character may have more screen time, the character arc of his role, Deepak, is the soul of the movie. 'Kuberaa is Deepak's film from start to end,' he told the press. 'Through this film, I am the main character in the film, and everything else revolves around me. The character arc for Deepak is what I liked a lot. Jim Sarbh has done a fantastic job, but his role has a straight arc. Similarly, for Dhanush's character, which doesn't have a guilt complex or an element of sacrifice. He is a very innocent character, with a single graph. My character has three shades,' he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo — CinemaWithAB (@CinemaWithAB) Nagarjuna portrays Deepak Tej , a principled ex-CBI officer whose unwavering integrity is gradually eroded by the harsh realities of life. Worn down by repeated injustices and disillusioned by a system that punishes honesty, Deepak eventually aligns himself with a powerful businessman, choosing a path he once stood firmly against. Dhanush Fans Slam Nagarjuna The clip went viral on X and irked the ire of many Dhanush fans. 'Will he do the same for the Rajnikanth movie?' quipped one fan, referring to the fact that the superstar will make an appearance in the upcoming Rajinikanth-starrer 'Coolie'. Another stated, 'Both did their part well. No one should take all the credit. It's a multi-star film..' said another. One Nagarjuna fan came to his defense: 'Nagarjuna is giving credit to the director ... that his character was executed well ... that's it ... why do you guys blame him ... everyone knows Dhanush is the hero ...' 'Kuberaa' Box Office Report As per a Sacnilk. com report, 'Kuberaa' has earned Rs 32.36 crore within two days of its release. About 'Kuberaa' Directed by Sekhar Kammula , 'Kuberaa' revolves around Deva, a naive, impoverished man from Tirupati who inadvertently gets caught in a web of lies and fake get-rich-quick schemes and now must fight to stay alive. Aside from Dhanush and Nagarjuna, the movie also features Rashmika Mandanna and Jim Sarbh.
Economic Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Nagarjuna claims he is the 'main character' in 'Kuberaa.' Angry Dhanush fans react: 'Will he say the same for Rajinikanth's film?'
— CinemaWithAB (@CinemaWithAB) Dhanush Fans Slam Nagarjuna 'Kuberaa' Box Office Report About 'Kuberaa' Tamil star Dhanush 's Telugu comeback, ' Kuberaa ,' opened to rave reviews and is touted to become one of the best movies to come out of Tollywood this year. While the cast's acting, especially Dhanush's soulful performance as Deva, an impoverished young man who is involved in a race against time to survive, has been unanimously praised, Telugu superstar Nagarjuna , who plays a co-lead in the movie, stirred the hornet's nest by claiming that he was the hero of 'Kuberaa.'At the success meet of the film held on Saturday, Nagarjuna stated that while Dhanush's character may have more screen time, the character arc of his role, Deepak, is the soul of the movie. 'Kuberaa is Deepak's film from start to end,' he told the press.'Through this film, I am the main character in the film, and everything else revolves around me. The character arc for Deepak is what I liked a lot. Jim Sarbh has done a fantastic job, but his role has a straight arc. Similarly, for Dhanush's character, which doesn't have a guilt complex or an element of sacrifice. He is a very innocent character, with a single graph. My character has three shades,' he portrays Deepak Tej , a principled ex-CBI officer whose unwavering integrity is gradually eroded by the harsh realities of life. Worn down by repeated injustices and disillusioned by a system that punishes honesty, Deepak eventually aligns himself with a powerful businessman, choosing a path he once stood firmly clip went viral on X and irked the ire of many Dhanush fans. 'Will he do the same for the Rajnikanth movie?' quipped one fan, referring to the fact that the superstar will make an appearance in the upcoming Rajinikanth-starrer 'Coolie'.Another stated, 'Both did their part well. No one should take all the credit. It's a multi-star film..' said Nagarjuna fan came to his defense: 'Nagarjuna is giving credit to the director ... that his character was executed well ... that's it ... why do you guys blame him ... everyone knows Dhanush is the hero ...'As per a report, 'Kuberaa' has earned Rs 32.36 crore within two days of its by Sekhar Kammula , 'Kuberaa' revolves around Deva, a naive, impoverished man from Tirupati who inadvertently gets caught in a web of lies and fake get-rich-quick schemes and now must fight to stay alive. Aside from Dhanush and Nagarjuna, the movie also features Rashmika Mandanna and Jim Sarbh.
Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Nagarjuna calls Coolie director Lokesh Kanagaraj a ‘whistle-factor', reveals details about his role in film: ‘I have a very important character…'
Nagarjuna Akkineni is all set for two big releases this year – Kuberaa with Shekar Kammula and Coolie with Lokesh Kanagaraj. Recently, the actor opened up about his experience of working on the Rajinikanth-starrer Coolie. Speaking about his love and admiration for director Lokesh, Nagarjuna called him a 'whistle factor' with a huge fanbase. During a conversation with Galatta Plus, the actor recalled witnessing Lokesh's fan following himself for the first time. He said, 'Lokesh is a whistle factor. I was with him on the streets of Chennai, and there's a huge fan following for him. We went out for lunch, and people kept coming to him. He's a whistle factor himself.' Nagarjuna also elaborated why he feels that the director's characters in his previous movies have been fantastic. 'My favourite film is Vikram and the roles of Fahadh Faasil, Vijay Sethupathi, and even the nanny (Agent Tina) are fantastic. In Coolie, keeping Rajni sir aside, there's Upendra from Kannada, Aamir Khan from Hindi, and myself, and all of these characters stand out. That is the trump card of Coolie,' the actor expressed. ALSO READ | Coolie budget revealed; Rajinikanth charges Rs 150 crore; Lokesh Kanagaraj earns record fee: report He added, 'Lokesh will say, 'Walk in like a tiger when you enter the room.' He wants you to look intimidating. His camera angles and lighting are all designed to make you look larger than life.' Nagarjuna concluded by thanking Lokesh Kanagaraj and revealed some details about his role in Coolie. 'I have a very important character in the film. I must thank Loki for the way he has presented me. Coolie is a full-on whistle film,' he shared. Besides Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna, Coolie also features Aamir Khan, Upendra, and Shruti Haasan in pivotal roles. Produced by Sun Pictures with Anirudh Ravichander's music composition, the movie is set to hit theatres worldwide on August 14 in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and other languages. Recently, actor Aamir Khan also confirmed his cameo appearance in Coolie. In an interview with Zoom, the actor said, 'Lokesh and I are doing a film together. It's a superhero film – a big-scale action outing. The film will begin in the second half of 2026. We have both signed it. I cannot reveal anything further. The film will begin in the second half of 2026. We have both signed it. I cannot reveal anything further.'
India Today
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Nagarjuna calls Rajnikanth's Coolie whistle-worthy film, praises Lokesh Kanagaraj
Actor Nagarjuna Akkineni is gearing up for two major releases this year - 'Kuberaa' with Shekar Kammula and 'Coolie' with Lokesh Kanagaraj. He recently opened up about his experience working on the Rajinikanth-starrer, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Sharing his admiration for director Lokesh, the actor described him as a 'whistle factor' with an enormous fan an interview with Galatta Plus, Nagarjuna recalled witnessing Lokesh's fandom firsthand. 'Lokesh is a whistle factor. I was with him on the streets of Chennai, and there's a huge fan following for him. We went out for lunch, and people kept coming to him. He's a whistle factor himself,' he what makes Lokesh special, Nagarjuna said, 'His characters in previous films are fantastic. My favourite film is 'Vikram' and the roles of Fahadh Faasil, Vijay Sethupathi, and even the nanny (Agent Tina) are fantastic. In 'Coolie', keeping Rajni sir aside, there's Upendra from Kannada, Aamir Khan from Hindi, and myself, and all of these characters stand out. That is the trump card of 'Coolie'.' Describing Lokesh's style of direction, he added, 'Lokesh will say, 'Walk in like a tiger when you enter the room.' He wants you to look intimidating. His camera angles and lighting are all designed to make you look larger than life.' Nagarjuna, thanking the director, shared a few details about his role: 'I have a very important character in the film. I must thank Loki for the way he has presented me. 'Coolie' is a full-on whistle film.'Apart from Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna, 'Coolie' also stars Aamir Khan, Upendra, and Shruti Haasan in crucial roles. Produced by Sun Pictures with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, the film is set to release worldwide on August 14 in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and other Indian languages.
New Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Won't allow Tamil Nadu to be ruled from Delhi: CM Stalin
COIMBATORE: 'Tamils have self-respect and we will never allow Tamil Nadu to be ruled from Delhi,' said Chief Minister MK Stalin during a government programme in Salem on Thursday. The chief minister released water from the Mettur Dam for irrigation in delta districts, and announced an increase in the procurement price of paddy to Rs 2,500 per quintal. 'Farmers will now get Rs 2,500 per quintal. Accordingly, the procurement price of paddy will be increased to Rs 131 for the normal variety and Rs 156 for the short variety. The normal variety will be purchased at Rs 2,500 and the short variety at Rs 2,545.' Taking a dig at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech in Madurai, Stalin said, 'Some people cannot bear the functioning of the Dravidian model of governance. A few days ago, Amit Shah came to Madurai. He criticised the DMK government saying we only make announcements and do nothing. He claimed that the DMK government is reversing the schemes provided by the BJP-led government at the centre. The truth is that the state government is providing additional funds because these schemes cannot be implemented using the funds allocated by the union government. The state government is allocating over 50% of the funds for schemes that bear Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name.' Referring to a scene from the Rajinikanth-starrer film Padayappa, he said, 'There is a dialogue — he is the groom, but the shirt he is wearing is mine. Similarly, the schemes may be launched by the union government, but we are providing the funds.'
