Veteran actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, who has been earning praise for his stylish turn as Simon in Rajinikanth’s Coolie, has confirmed his much-awaited 100th film, tentatively titled ‘King 100’.
The actor made the announcement during his appearance on ZEE Telugu’s talk show Jayammu Nischayammu Raa, hosted by Jagapathi Babu. Speaking about the project, Nagarjuna revealed,
“My next release will be ‘King 100’. It has been in the making for the past 6–7 months. Karthik, a Tamil director, narrated the script to me a year ago. It’s a grand film, and we will begin after ‘Coolie’. It’s an action-packed family drama”
The star, who has recently appeared in darker roles in Coolie and Kuberaa, added with a laugh that this time, he is the protagonist in the film.
Teaming up with Ra Karthik
King 100 will be helmed by Ra Karthik, best known for the 2022 romantic drama Nitham Oru Vaanam starring Ashok Selvan, Ritu Varma, and Aparna Balamurali. Known for blending heartfelt storytelling with strong visuals, Karthik will now be stepping into the big league with Nagarjuna’s milestone film.
Nagarjuna’s Recent Work
The actor has been in the spotlight recently for his magnetic presence in Coolie, which released on August 14, 2025. While Lokesh Kanagaraj’s directorial opened to mixed reviews, it was Nagarjuna’s charisma, screen presence, and swag as antagonist Simon that drew major attention.
Meanwhile, fans of the star have another reason to celebrate—his cult classic Shiva (1990), directed by Ram Gopal Varma, is set for a 4K re-release in September 2025.
With King 100, Nagarjuna promises to return to his leading-man roots while marking a grand milestone in his illustrious career.
Sources: PinkVilla, Indiatoday
