Nagarjuna Akkineni marked his 67th birthday on August 29, 2026, with the reveal fans had been waiting for. His milestone 100th film is officially titled King100, and the first glimpse turns the familiar “King” tag into part of the story. Directed by Ra Karthik and produced by Annapurna Studios, the Telugu film follows a man who appears to rise from having nothing to becoming a wealthy power player. King100 is scheduled to reach theatres on December 24, 2026, putting it into the Christmas box-office race.
Key Highlights
- King100 is officially Nagarjuna’s 100th film and arrives during his 67th birthday celebrations.
- The glimpse presents a rags-to-riches journey built around money, status, identity and ambition.
- Ra Karthik writes and directs the film, with Annapurna Studios backing the milestone production.
- Tabu reunites with Nagarjuna on screen after nearly three decades, adding nostalgia.
- The December 24 release currently places King100 opposite Shah Rukh Khan’s much-awaited King.
King100 First Glimpse Gives Nagarjuna A Flashy New Power Game
The 90-second promo does not explain the full plot. Instead, it builds Nagarjuna’s character through attitude, wealth and contrast. He speaks about people with money and those without it, before recalling how he was once branded a loser. Wealth changes how people address him. “When I had money, they called me a King,” he says.
That line is the clearest clue to the film’s rags-to-riches structure. The visuals move from struggle toward expensive spaces, authority and the polished look of a business tycoon. Yet the character does not appear relaxed after reaching the top. His voice-over suggests that keeping the “King” identity may demand constant movement.
The official King100 glimpse on YouTube gives viewers the complete birthday reveal. India Today’s report on the teaser also notes that the promo centres on his transformation from having little to becoming a powerful man.
From A Man With Nothing To Someone Everyone Calls King
What makes the first look interesting is its focus on reputation. Nagarjuna’s character seems less impressed by money itself than by what money allows him to become in other people’s eyes.
That leaves room for several directions. His rise could involve business, crime or family conflict, although the makers have not revealed the story. The glimpse keeps its cards close. Gold-heavy styling, confident body language and larger-than-life framing show where the character eventually lands, while his dialogue hints that the climb was rough.
Annapurna Studios pushed the same mood in its official King100 X announcement, highlighting his “style, swag and charisma” while releasing the birthday video. The post also carries the campaign line “Long Live The King.”
Tabu Reunion And Devi Sri Prasad Add More Heat To King100
King100 also brings Nagarjuna and Tabu together again, a reunion likely to pull longtime fans into the conversation. The pair previously appeared together in films including Ninne Pelladatha and Aavida Maa Aavide. Their return gives the milestone film an emotional hook beyond its action-heavy presentation.
Ra Karthik is making his Telugu directorial debut with King100. Devi Sri Prasad handles the music, Raja Mahadhevan is the cinematographer, Sathees Kumar N leads production design, and Navin Nooli is the editor. NewsBytes’ King100 update also lists Sushmita Bhatt and Vijayendra in key roles.
The reveal follows months of curiosity around the project, widely referred to as King100. Now the title is official and the campaign has shifted into a defined Christmas release push.
King100 Vs Shah Rukh Khan’s King Sets Up A Christmas Talking Point
The biggest trending angle arrived with the date. King100 is slated for December 24, 2026, the same day currently attached to Shah Rukh Khan’s King. That instantly creates a “two Kings” box-office storyline, even though both films target different core language markets and release plans can still change.
For Nagarjuna, the timing gives his 100th film a major holiday platform. For fans, the title makes the clash unusually easy to market. One King is a career milestone built around Nagarjuna’s long-standing screen image. The other carries Shah Rukh Khan’s huge Hindi-market pull.
The glimpse does not reveal enough to judge the full film yet. It does establish a clear promise: Nagarjuna is playing a self-made figure whose wealth changes how the world treats him, while protecting his new identity may become the harder fight.
FAQs
When will King100 release in theatres?
King100 is currently scheduled for theatrical release on December 24, 2026, during Christmas weekend worldwide.
Who is directing Nagarjuna’s 100th film King100?
Ra Karthik writes and directs King100, marking his first Telugu directorial project with Nagarjuna Akkineni.
Is Tabu acting with Nagarjuna in King100?
Yes, Tabu reunites with Nagarjuna in King100 after nearly three decades since their earlier collaborations.
What kind of role does Nagarjuna play in King100?
He appears as a self-made man who rises from poverty into wealth, influence and status.
Will King100 clash with Shah Rukh Khan’s King?
Both films are currently dated December 24, 2026, setting up a notable Christmas box-office clash.
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