It’s well known that several Indian actors enjoy a strong fan following in Japan—names like superstar Rajinikanth, Prabhas and Jr. NTR comes to mind. Now, joining this elite list is Telugu cinema icon Nagarjuna Akkineni, who is winning hearts in the Land of the Rising Sun.In Japanese culture, the suffix ‘-sama’ is a highly respectful honorific, used for deities, royalty, or esteemed guests. So, when Japanese fans affectionately call him ‘Naga-sama’, it’s a mark of deep admiration and reverence.His global recognition began to rise significantly with his role as Deepak in the film Kuberaa, where his calm yet powerful performance left a lasting impression. Japanese fans were especially drawn to the strength and serenity of his character.Although Nagarjuna has been a major star in Indian cinema for decades—especially in the Telugu film industry—it was his appearance in Brahmāstra that introduced him to a broader international audience, earning him newfound fans across the globe.The love he’s receiving from Japan shows that compelling performances and strong characters transcend language and culture. With ‘Naga-sama’, Nagarjuna has not only cemented his place as a pan-Indian star but is now basking in the affection of a truly global fanbase.Meanwhile, Nagarjuna is playing a villain in ‘Coolie’ for the first time in his career and his fans are awaiting its release as he takes on mighty Rajnikanth in the action adventure revolving around gangsters.
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