Nagarjuna Akkineni shares how different it was working with Lokesh Kanagaraj on 'Coolie' set and Sekhar Kammula on 'Kuberaa': ‘You're walking like a hero, calm it down'
Nagarjuna Akkineni
is all set for the release of his much-awaited film 'Kuberaa', co-starring
Dhanush
and
Rashmika Mandanna
, which is slated to hit cinemas on June 20. The actor is actively promoting the film, and in a recent interaction, he shared his experience working with two of the most acclaimed directors in Indian cinema,
Lokesh Kanagaraj
and
Sekhar Kammula
.
Nagarjuna
Akkineni about Lokesh Kanagaraj and Sekhar Kammula
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In a conversation with Galatta Plus, Nagarjuna discussed how their working styles differ significantly. 'Sekhar Kammula is very real, whether it be the clothes people wear, their hairstyles, or other details. Lokesh, on the other hand, believes in the larger-than-life approach—that is my kind of cinema, and I love it,' Nagarjuna stated.
Elaborating further with examples, he said, 'For instance, Sekhar would come up to me and say, 'Nag, you're walking like a hero… calm it down.'
He would ask me to tone it down a little—even to hunch a bit. However, Lokesh would say, 'Sir… walk in like a tiger when you enter a room. I need people to feel intimidated just by your look.''
About Kuberaa
The first-look posters and teaser glimpse of Kuberaa have already garnered attention for the raw and natural appearance of Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika.During a recent promotional event in Mumbai, Nagarjuna shared that the film would be a thrilling experience and went on to praise Rashmika's character in the narrative.
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Jim Sarbh and Dalip Tahil will also play significant roles in the film.
Nagarjuna's work front
Meanwhile, Nagarjuna is also set to appear in Coolie alongside superstar
Rajinikanth
. The film will feature Upendra Rao, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj in crucial roles, with Aamir Khan making a cameo appearance. 'Coolie' is scheduled for release on August 14.
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