India, June 17 -- Coolie is one of the most awaited films in India, as Lokesh Kanagaraj is directing Rajinikanth for the first time in his career. On top of that, Akkineni Nagarjuna is playing the main villain in the film for the first time in his career.

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Speaking about this to The Hollywood Reporter, Nagarjuna stated he was taken aback when Lokesh approached him with a negative role. "Lokesh asked me whether I would play the main villain in Coolie, and I was taken aback. I asked him to narrate the story, loved the idea, and said yes," says Nagarjuna.

The Kuberaa actor also added that he had so many doubts, he called Lokesh to Hyderabad six or s...