Among the campaigner tornado, when Nagarjuna Akineni finally sits for this interview, he jokingly jokingly nodded, while director Sekhar Kamula is bound with the last minute production. KuberaHis first collaboration with the filmmaker, and co-star Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna and Jim Sarbh, were released in theaters in many languages ​​on 20 June.
The trailer, which indicates in a play spread over different levels of society, has already aroused curiosity. “Whenever we step into a new area, we always have butterflies. We wonder if the audience will accept it,” called Nagarjuna, who is watching the recent release to understand the spirit of the audience. “People have been receptive to films with strong plays and compelling characters, regardless of the scale. KuberaWe are all playing the characters – we are not working like stars. I believe it will resonance. ,
This cooperation has been a long time. Nagarjuna does not hide his praise for Social’s ability to socially alert, yet entertaining films that also perform well at the box office. “We have met many times a year, and I used to joke with him – he has worked with my wife, son and nephew, so what is stopping me from casting?”
Amala Akini acted Life is beautiful,In Naga Chaitanya Love storyAnd Sumanth played the lead role GodavariNagarjuna recalls, “Sekhar will say,” You are a big star – I am not sure you will fit my stories. “
Rigorous and entertaining
When Sekhar finally contacted Nagarjuna KuberaThe actor easily accepted. “I often don’t get opportunities where I can actually become a character,” they say. Recalling the film’s pre-relative event, he said, “SS Rajamouli kept it beautifully. He talked about how Sekhar, who appears misleadingly soft-spoken, never compromise on his principles, and shows this confidence in his story.”
Sekhar Kamula and Nagarjuna during the dubbing process. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
In recent years, Nagarjuna has appeared in action drama Wild doYes and Evil spiritAlso entertainer Na Sami RangaWhile no one was out not to was out, he indicated the actor’s desire to reinforce himself. “I was looking for something specific and found in Sekhar’s film,” he says. “Take Wild dogFor example, the statement was solid but straight, in which there was no place for commercial elements. Sekhar has this habit to keep a song where you expect it at least, and make it feel biological. His films are uplifting, which has strong music and a clear message. Love story Still addressed caste and gender while entertaining. It seems to people. Kubera Will do the same. ,
Love story Naga gave a significant twist to Chaitanya, which was praised by emotionally fine performance. In KuberaNagarjuna has played a middle class called Deepak in front of Dhanush’s beggar, deity and ultra-rich businessman of gym Serb. “The story comes up between these three social levels and attacks a emotional cord,” he says. “The Song ‘Nadhi Nadi’ explained the story beautifully.”
The role required Nagarjuna and both were unknown and relayed. The filming was widely discussed before the commencement of the filming, and on the set, Sekhar would also brief the actors to offer not only on the scene, but also, and then, to offer full references. “There were moments when I would say,” I don’t want to see confidence in your eyes, tone it down. ” For another scene, they asked me to show the tragedy through their eyes, because my character knows the truth.
The film in the film Jim Sarbh, Rashmika, Nagarjuna and Dhanush | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Nagarjuna recalls how Jim Serb surprised the entire team with his command on the Telugu dialogue. “He was the most hardworking among us,” he says. “He does not speak a word in Telugu, yet he distributed long lines with the right intonation.”
Disqualified opposition
Back in 1988-89, Nagarjuna worked on two separate films in succession -Mani Ratnam’s romantic music drama GeetjaliAfter this Ram Gopal Varma’s gritty actioner ShivaAfter decades, history repeats itself as he wins between the grounded grounded. Kubera And Lokesh Kanagarj’s high-octain action entertainer CoolieRajinikanth starring.
He laughs on the contrary. “I am switching between the character of a middle class and a suicide opponent,” he says. “But both the directors, and their team create the right atmosphere on the set. For example, Lokesh plays the background music compatible with each scene – this can be from Jalik Or no Tamil, Telugu, even English film. It helps everyone to get into the mood immediately. ,
Nagarjuna Akini | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
In CoolieNagarjuna plays the role of an opponent that has no place for introspection or redemption. “He is an inaccessible, double alpha man,” says Nagarjuna. “But there are no cross or crude scenes – it is the character’s mindset that comes through. I enjoyed playing the role of a bad man who believes that he is the king of the world and will take what he wants. When you have a hero like Rajinikanth, it is necessary to be a turmoil.”
100th film
Nagarjuna will soon start working on his 100th film. With more than four decades in the industry, they believe that relevant means keeping pace with the priorities of the changing audience. “This is the younger generation who is going to theaters. We need to understand what appeals to them and presents it in a way that resonates. I cannot come as anyone.
He sees that today the audience is intelligent about what they want to see on digital platforms in theaters. “Some films are exceptionally well while others are tanking. There is inequality. courtFor example-not a big budget film, yet it did very well because of its strong play. ,
The actor has faced the industry three times in his career – whether during the arrival of television, shift from film to digital, or now with OTT platforms. Nagarjuna remains optimistic, accepting the real challenges such as low dramatic windows and piracy. “If a film is made well, the dramatic experience is still unmatched. The new technology will only increase it. The experience of watching the experience in theaters cannot be made at home simply.”
Talking about the communal bliss of watching films on the big screen, he provides an example. “I watched Pushpa 2At home and again in cinema. It was fun in the theater, but was boring at home. This is like seeing a cricket match in a stadium alone vs. A stadium – feeling cheering, making enthusiasm. That environment makes all differences. ,
Published – June 18, 2025 05:21 pm IST
