Since 2018, Nagarjuna has faced more flops than hits, with only Bangarraju and Naa Saami Ranga offering some respite.
Amid this rough patch, he made a crucial decision — to move beyond solo hero roles and take on key supporting and negative characters in strong projects.
This shift seems to be paying off. His latest film Kuberaa, directed by Sekhar Kammula, marks a turning point.
Though initially assumed to be just another guest appearance like in some of his past films, Nagarjuna’s role surprised audiences when the movie hit theatres.
As Kammula hinted during promotions, this was a role tailor-made for Nagarjuna — one that few others could pull off. The performance clicked, and the film's positive reception has worked in his favor.
If his upcoming role in Coolie also succeeds, it could signal a significant revival of his career.
However, this change in direction also raises concerns among fans — will Nagarjuna now cut back on solo hero films altogether? Only time will tell.
