Upendra Rao, Kannada Star, Joins the Cast of Rajinikanth’s Latest Film
Kode Mohan Sai | Published On: Aug, 26, 2024 | 11:44 AM
Superstar Rajinikanth is presently filming his upcoming movie “Coolie” under the direction of Lokesh Kanagaraj. Recently, Kannada actor Upendra Rao has been confirmed as the newest addition to the film’s cast. The official announcement was first made via a post on Upendra Rao’s Instagram account. However, the post was deleted shortly after it was published.
The buzz surrounding Upendra’s role in the film sparked discussions online, fueled further by a recently deleted photo suggesting the Kannada actor has landed a substantial part in the movie. While rumors hint at a possible antagonist role, no official confirmation has been made yet.
Upendra, who made his Tamil debut in 2008 with Vishal’s “Sathyam,” is making a comeback to Tamil cinema. The makers of “Coolie” previously teased a glimpse of the film, showcasing the Superstar in a black-and-white sequence infiltrating a smuggling operation with his trademark flair.
Currently in production, “Coolie” features Shruti Haasan and Sathyaraj in pivotal roles alongside Rajinikanth. Upendra was last seen leading in “Kabzaa,” a period action film directed by R Chandru, featuring an ensemble cast including Shiva Rajkumar and Kiccha Sudeepa.
Next up, Upendra directs and stars in “UI,” an action-packed surrealistic venture also starring Reeshma Nanaiah, Murali Sharma, Sunny Leone, and Nidhi Subbaiah. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth gears up for “Vettaiyan,” a cop action film directed by TJ Gnanavel, slated for release on October 10, 2024, featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, and Rana Daggubati.
