Telugu superstar Nagarjuna has officially joined the cast of Lokesh Kanagaraj's highly anticipated film Coolie, which is headlined by the legendary Tamil cinema icon Rajinikanth. The announcement was made by the director on Thursday, coinciding with Nagarjuna's 65th birthday, adding to the excitement surrounding the project.

Coolie marks the 171st film in Rajinikanth's illustrious career, and his collaboration with Nagarjuna has fans eagerly awaiting this cinematic event. The film is being produced by Chennai-based Sun Pictures, a production house known for backing blockbuster projects.

Lokesh Kanagaraj, celebrated for his work on hit films like Master, Kaithi, and Vikram, is at the helm of Coolie. The director took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share the news, expressing his excitement about Nagarjuna's involvement. `Kicked to have King @iamnagarjuna sir joining the cast of #Coolie as #Simon. Welcome on board and wishing you a very happy birthday sir,` Kanagaraj wrote, acknowledging both the casting and the special occasion.

Kicked to have King @iamnagarjuna sir joining the cast of #Coolie as #Simon 💥💥

Welcome on board and wishing you a very happy birthday sir🔥🔥@rajinikanth sir @anirudhofficial @anbariv @girishganges @philoedit @Dir_Chandhru @sunpictures @PraveenRaja_Off pic.twitter.com/Vv7wqA25VA

— Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) August 29, 2024

In Coolie, Nagarjuna will take on the role of Simon, a character that is expected to bring depth and intensity to the film. While details about Simon's role in the storyline are still under wraps, the combination of Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna under Lokesh Kanagaraj's direction promises a powerful on-screen dynamic.

The film's music will be composed by Anirudh Ravichander, whose collaborations with Rajinikanth have previously produced chart-topping hits. The action sequences will be choreographed by the renowned stunt duo Anbumani and Arivumani, known as 'Anbariv', who have a reputation for delivering high-octane, visually stunning stunts.

Nagarjuna was last seen in the film Naa Saami Ranga, which hit theaters in January. His addition to Coolie adds a new layer of anticipation, as fans are eager to see how his character will interact with Rajinikanth's role in what is shaping up to be a major cinematic event.

With Nagarjuna joining Rajinikanth in Coolie, Lokesh Kanagaraj's upcoming film is poised to be a blockbuster that fans of South Indian cinema won't want to miss. As production progresses, the excitement continues to build, with audiences eagerly awaiting further updates on this star-studded project.