The Akkineni family is currently celebrating the resounding success of "Coolie," starring Rajinikanth, with Nagarjuna Akkineni's role as the antagonist Simon receiving particular praise. Akhil Akkineni, Nagarjuna's son, recently took to Instagram to express his admiration and celebrate his father's achievement in the film.
Akhil shared a photo of himself with Nagarjuna posing in front of a custom-made cake that featured Nagarjuna's character, Simon. Along with the photo, Akhil penned a heartfelt congratulatory message, calling his father "my king". He also added a fire emoji, showing his excitement for his father's performance. The post quickly went viral, with Akkineni fans sharing the heartwarming moment between father and son.
"Coolie" has taken the box office by storm, grossing over Rs 300 crore worldwide in just three days. The movie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, boasts an impressive cast, including Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, and Soubin Shahir, with a special appearance by Aamir Khan. Nagarjuna's portrayal of the ruthless villain Simon has been widely acclaimed, marking his debut as a full-fledged antagonist.
The film has already broken records, emerging as the highest Tamil opener with a gross of Rs 151 crore on its opening day. The pan-India appeal of "Coolie" is boosted by the presence of superstars Nagarjuna and Upendra. According to Nagarjuna, the film's success is a testament to the magic that happens when two journeys like theirs meet on screen, praising his partnership with Rajinikanth as an unforgettable experience.
Industry analysts predict that "Coolie" is well on its way to entering the Rs 500 crore club. Some analysts even suggest the film could reach Rs 400 crore by the end of the weekend and potentially challenge Rajinikanth's own record of Rs 691 crore set by "2.0".
Nagarjuna's other son, Naga Chaitanya, also celebrated his father's role by watching "Coolie" in theaters. The film's success can be attributed to the powerful on-screen chemistry between Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna, with the Telugu version of the movie performing exceptionally well.
