Australian star cricketer David Warner has long been known for his huge admiration for Indian cinema, particularly Tollywood. The former Sunrisers Hyderabad captain has entertained fans with many reels on social media featuring Telugu movie dialogues and Telugu songs; mainly, his dance for Buttabomma and Pushpa became a viral sensation back then.
Fans have gone crazy for his impromptu dance moves at the cricket stadiums. There have been speculations for a long time that he is making his debut in Tollywood. Finally, after years of rumors, what fans have been anticipating is happening. This Australian player is making his debut in Tollywood with Nithiin’s upcoming adventurous comedy entertainer “Robinhood.”
This exciting news was confirmed by Robinhood producer YS Ravi Shankar at a recent promotional event for GV Prakash and Divya Bharathi starrer ‘Kingston.’ Ravi Shankar announced that David Warner will appear in a special cameo role in Nithiin’s Robinhood, marking his debut in Indian cinema. Reports suggested that the cricketer was paid Rs. 1 crore per day of shooting.
Speaking more of the film, Robinhood is directed by Venky Kudumula under the prestigious banner of Mythri Movie Makers. Sree Leela played the female lead alongside Nithiin, with a supporting cast including Rajendra Prasad, Vennela Kishore, Shine Tom Chacko, and Dayanand Reddy in significant roles. GV Prakash composed the music. The film is all set to hit the screens on March 28, 2025. With this announcement, both movie lovers and cricket fans are eagerly awaiting Warner’s big-screen debut.
