Nagarjuna’s Milestone ‘King100’ Gets First Glimpse; December 24 Worldwide Release Announced
Nagarjuna Akkineni’s landmark 100th film has officially been titled King100, with Annapurna Studios unveiling the first glimpse on the Telugu star’s 67th birthday. Directed by Ra Karthik, the film presents Nagarjuna in a stylish, larger-than-life role and is currently announced for a worldwide theat
the first glimpse of Nagarjuna’s landmark 100th film King100
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HYDERABAD: Veteran Telugu actor Nagarjuna Akkineni has reached a major career milestone with his 100th film, officially titled King100.
Annapurna Studios unveiled the title and first glimpse on August 29, 2026, coinciding with Nagarjuna’s 67th birthday. The promotional video also announced that the film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on December 24, 2026, placing the project in the important Christmas holiday release window.
The film is written and directed by Ra Karthik and features music composed by Devi Sri Prasad, continuing the composer’s long association with Nagarjuna across several well-known films.
Key Takeaways
Nagarjuna’s 100th film is officially titled King100.
First glimpse released on the actor’s 67th birthday by Annapurna Studios.
Directed by Ra Karthik with music by Devi Sri Prasad.
Worldwide theatrical release currently announced for December 24, 2026.
Promotional video positions Nagarjuna in a stylish, larger-than-life avatar centred on wealth, power and conflict.
Tabu is part of the project, marking another screen reunion with Nagarjuna.
First Glimpse Introduces the World of King100
Running for roughly a minute and a half, the first glimpse focuses heavily on Nagarjuna’s character and his relationship with money, status and power.
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Rather than revealing the complete storyline, the video presents a series of images suggesting a dramatic rise from modest beginnings to extraordinary wealth and influence.
Money, gold, horse racing and high-stakes business imagery feature prominently, while the character appears to become increasingly powerful as the story progresses.
The glimpse also introduces darker elements. References to a massive financial scam, growing enemies and social unrest suggest that Nagarjuna’s character may find himself at the centre of a much larger conflict.
Towards the end, the promotional video shifts into a more emotional tone as Nagarjuna’s character encounters a baby amid destruction, indicating that the film may combine action and spectacle with a more personal storyline.
Because the makers have not yet released a full plot synopsis, these elements are best treated as indications from the glimpse rather than confirmed details of the complete story.
Nagarjuna Presented in a Larger-Than-Life Avatar
The first video is designed primarily around Nagarjuna’s screen presence.
His character is shown in different stylish appearances as he speaks about the difference between people who have money and those who do not, and about the importance of maintaining the identity of a “King.”
The visuals reinforce the film’s central themes of wealth, ambition, identity and power.
The closing message, “Long Live The King,” further positions the project as a celebration of Nagarjuna’s career milestone while establishing the tone of his character.
The official glimpse published by Annapurna Studios credits Ra Karthik as writer-director, the Akkineni family as producers and Devi Sri Prasad as music composer.
Ra Karthik Directs Nagarjuna’s Landmark Film
King100 is being directed by Ra Karthik, making the film an important project for both the filmmaker and its lead star.
The technical team includes Raja Mahadhevan as cinematographer, Sathees Kumar N as production designer and Navin Nooli as editor.
The makers had kept much of the production under wraps before the birthday reveal, making the August 29 glimpse the first major public presentation of the film’s scale and visual style.
Devi Sri Prasad Reunites with Nagarjuna
Music director Devi Sri Prasad, popularly known as DSP, is composing the soundtrack and background score.
DSP and Nagarjuna have previously collaborated on films including Manmadhudu, Mass and King, making his involvement especially notable for a project celebrating Nagarjuna’s 100-film milestone.
Annapurna Studios officially announced DSP’s involvement earlier in August 2026.
His energetic score is also one of the dominant elements of the first King100 glimpse.
Tabu Reunites with Nagarjuna
Another significant element surrounding King100 is Nagarjuna’s reunion with Tabu.
Tabu confirmed earlier in 2026 that she had begun shooting for the project, marking another screen collaboration between the two actors decades after films including the acclaimed Telugu romance Ninne Pelladatha.
The makers have so far focused the promotional campaign primarily on Nagarjuna, and additional character details are expected to emerge closer to release.
King100 Announced for December 24
The first glimpse officially announced December 24, 2026, as the film’s worldwide theatrical release date.
That date creates an unusually competitive Christmas period in Indian cinema.
Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming Hindi film King, directed by Siddharth Anand, is also currently scheduled for December 24. Shah Rukh Khan recently reaffirmed that film’s December release.
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Telugu film Dada has also been announced for December 24, potentially creating a crowded holiday box-office period if all three films retain their dates.
For King100 specifically, the December 24 date remains the date publicly announced by its makers in the birthday glimpse.
A separate current ETimes listing displays January 15, 2027, but no corresponding official postponement announcement from Annapurna Studios was found at the time of this fact-check. Until the producers announce otherwise, December 24 remains the most reliable officially announced date.
A Major Milestone in Nagarjuna’s Career
King100 carries added significance because the project is being presented as Nagarjuna Akkineni’s 100th film.
Across a career spanning decades, Nagarjuna has worked in romance, drama, action, devotional films and experimental cinema, building a filmography that includes titles such as Geethanjali, Shiva, Annamayya, Manmadhudu and Manam.
Rather than presenting the 100th film purely as a retrospective celebration, the makers appear to be positioning King100 as a contemporary commercial entertainer centred on Nagarjuna’s charisma and screen presence.
The first glimpse deliberately combines symbols of success and luxury with danger, conflict and emotion, suggesting that the film aims to balance its larger-than-life presentation with a character-driven story.
With the title now official and the first promotional footage released, attention will next turn to the trailer, songs, complete cast details and whether the December 24 release date remains unchanged as the crowded Christmas box-office season approaches.
Bottom Line
Nagarjuna Akkineni’s landmark 100th film has been officially titled King100, with Annapurna Studios releasing the first glimpse on the actor’s 67th birthday.
Directed by Ra Karthik and featuring music by Devi Sri Prasad, the film is currently announced for a worldwide theatrical release on December 24, 2026. The promotional video presents Nagarjuna in a stylish, larger-than-life role centred on themes of wealth, power and conflict.
Tabu is part of the project, marking another screen reunion. The December 24 date places King100 in a competitive Christmas window alongside other major releases, while the first glimpse establishes the film’s tone and scale.
Key Takeaway
Nagarjuna’s 100th film officially titled King100.
First glimpse released on actor’s 67th birthday.
Directed by Ra Karthik; music by Devi Sri Prasad.
Worldwide release currently set for December 24, 2026.
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