South cinema buzzes once again, and the spotlight now shines on Akkineni Nagarjuna. After the release of Coolie, the 66-year-old star has unexpectedly become the ultimate crush for Tamil girls. Social media in Tamil Nadu explodes with short edits of his scenes, all set to the nostalgic track “Soniya Soniya Sweet Sweet Sonia” from his 1996 film Rakshakan.
Today’s youth enjoy the song as something fresh, while older fans relive their memories. The mix of nostalgia and freshness works perfectly and makes Nagarjuna trend as a romantic favorite in Tamil Nadu.
Nagarjuna’s Charm Wins Tamil Hearts
Fans openly call him their “new crush,” which rarely happens for a star of his age. His fit body, stylish hair, and graceful screen presence impress Tamil girls more than the younger heroes dominating the industry. His bold negative role as Simon in Coolie adds more spice. Audiences celebrate the fact that Nagarjuna experiments even after decades in cinema. At 66, he carries stronger screen aura than ever, proving that real charm never expires.
Other Stars Reshape Their Image Through Coolie
While Nagarjuna steals hearts in Tamil Nadu, Coolie also reshapes the image of other stars across South industries. Malayalam actor Shoubin Shahir entered Telugu cinema as a villain and instantly grabbed attention. His sharp performance made audiences in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana take notice. Many now describe him as a fresh villain prospect for the industry.
At the same time, Kannada actress Rachita Ram regains attention. Her old steamy song with Upendra, “Kaleesha’s Romance with Kalyani,” resurfaces online. Fans in Karnataka keep resharing the video with new captions and give it a second life years after its release.
A Fresh Wave Across Industries
The success of Coolie shakes the box office and redefines how audiences view actors across South industries. Yet, the biggest surprise comes from Nagarjuna’s takeover of Tamil social media as a romantic favorite at 66. For many Tamil fans, the Megastar of the Akkineni family no longer remains just a Telugu icon, he now stands as their newest sweetheart of Kollywood.
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