Tabu and Nagarjuna Akkineni are set to reunite on screen after nearly three decades for the veteran Telugu actor’s landmark 100th film, currently operating under the working title King 100. In a notable twist, sources have confirmed that Tabu will step into a rare role as the film’s primary antagonist. While she has previously delivered acclaimed performances in grey and complex roles—such as in Maqbool (2003), Haider (2014), and Andhadhun (2018)—this project marks a definitive turn as a main villain.
The duo last shared screen space in the 1998 Telugu film Aavida Maa Aavide, following their pairing in the 1996 blockbuster Ninne Pelladata.
Project Details and Production
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Director: The film is being helmed by Naveen (Ra) Karthik, widely recognized for directing Made in Korea.
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Potential Title: While currently tracking as King 100, reports indicate the official title may eventually be Asurudu. The makers plan to release the movie across multiple languages.
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Official Confirmation: Tabu confirmed she had joined the sets via an Instagram post featuring the film’s clapboard, writing, “And we begin with the #King100 #Nagarjuna @annapurnastudios.”
Speaking about the reunion, Nagarjuna expressed his excitement over her inclusion in his milestone project. “We go back a very long way,” Nagarjuna stated. “I have known her from the time she started. When Tabu found out that I was doing my hundredth film, she wanted to be a part of it.”
