New Delhi, June 17 -- Veteran Telugu actor Nagarjuna has opened up about his latest role as the main antagonist in 'Coolie', the much-anticipated action film starring Rajinikanth and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.

The film, which is slated for release on August 14, features Nagarjuna as the villainous Simon, a role the actor calls "liberating".

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Nagarjuna shared how the project came to him and what drew him in. "I don't know what made Lokesh come to me," he said, recalling his first meeting with the director. "The first question he asked me was, 'Do you mind playing an antagonist?' He said that if it was a no-go, we'd just have a cup of tea and part ways."

Instead of turning it dow...