Akhil Akkineni Celebrates Coolie Success With Nagarjuna
Cinema becomes more special when it turns into a family celebration. That’s exactly what happened when Akhil Akkineni proudly celebrated the success of Coolie and his father Nagarjuna’s powerful role in it.
By: Shanaz B Syed | 18 Aug 2025 3:14 PM ISTCinema becomes more special when it turns into a family celebration. That’s exactly what happened when Akhil Akkineni proudly celebrated the success of Coolie and his father Nagarjuna’s powerful role in it. Superstar Rajinikanth’s latest film, which released on August 14, is running successfully in theatres, and Akhil chose to mark the moment with a heartfelt gesture on social media.
Akhil shared a striking photo with Nagarjuna, both dressed in sharp black outfits, standing beside a custom-made cake shaped like “Simon”, the character Nagarjuna played in Coolie. It wasn’t just a cake, it was a son’s tribute to his father’s stylish new avatar. Fans couldn’t stop gushing over the rare father-son frame and Akhil’s proud words, “Congrats my king,” that made the post trend instantly.
Nagarjuna, known for his charm and grace as the “King” of Telugu cinema, stunned audiences this time by stepping into the shoes of a full-fledged villain. As Simon Xavier, the sharp and menacing antagonist opposite Rajinikanth, he brought an edge to the film that viewers are raving about. With his entry into negative roles, Nagarjuna proved that reinvention has no age in cinema.
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie has already become a festival for fans, with Rajinikanth’s towering presence and Nagarjuna’s stylish villainy creating a fresh dynamic. The story of Devaraj, a man with a mysterious past, clashing with Simon Xavier has turned into a massive crowd-puller. And while the big stars lit up the screen, it was Akhil’s simple, warm celebration with his father that added an extra dose of heart to the film’s success story.
