Nagarjuna’s 100th Film King100 Sets December 24 Release as Ravi Teja’s Irumudi Holds Strong at Box Office
Nagarjuna Akkineni’s milestone film unveiled its official title and first glimpse on his 67th birthday, while Ravi Teja’s Irumudi continues its fourth-week theatrical run with worldwide collections estimated above ₹232 crore.
Nagarjuna’s King100 first glimpse and release announcement alongside Ravi Teja’s Irumudi continuing its strong box-office run
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Nagarjuna Akkineni has formally unveiled one of the biggest milestone projects of his career, with his 100th film officially titled King100 and scheduled to arrive in theatres worldwide on December 24, 2026.
Annapurna Studios revealed the title and first official glimpse on August 29, coinciding with Nagarjuna’s 67th birthday. The promotional video offers the first substantial look at the film’s world and presents the veteran Telugu star in a stylised story built around money, power, identity and an apparent rise from modest circumstances to extraordinary wealth.
The release announcement also confirms that King100 will target the Christmas theatrical window, giving the film one of the most prominent dates on the 2026 Telugu cinema calendar.
At the same time, another senior Telugu star is enjoying a successful theatrical run. Ravi Teja’s Irumudi remained steady through its fourth weekend, with reported worldwide collections reaching approximately ₹232.05 crore after 24 days.
Key Takeaways
Nagarjuna Akkineni’s 100th film is officially titled King100.
Annapurna Studios unveiled the title and first glimpse on August 29, 2026, marking Nagarjuna’s 67th birthday.
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King100 is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on December 24, 2026.
The Ra Karthik directorial presents Nagarjuna in a stylised rags-to-riches story combining action, wealth, conflict and an emotional family element.
Ravi Teja’s Irumudi remains in theatres in its fourth week, with industry estimates placing its worldwide gross at approximately ₹232.05 crore after 24 days.
King100 Marks Nagarjuna’s 100-Film Milestone
King100 carries particular significance because it is being promoted as Nagarjuna’s 100th film.
The actor made his lead debut with Vikram in 1986 and has since worked across Telugu cinema as well as Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam projects. Over four decades, films including Shiva, Geethanjali and Annamayya have become important parts of his screen career.
His 100-film landmark is now being presented on a large commercial scale.
The first glimpse was released by Annapurna Studios on August 29 and runs for more than a minute. Rather than revealing the entire storyline, it establishes Nagarjuna’s character through a progression from financial struggle to enormous wealth and influence.
The visuals include luxury cars, cash, gold, horse racing and scenes of unrest, while the latter portion introduces a more emotional dimension involving a child. The promotional material therefore indicates that King100 is not being positioned purely as an action film, but as a commercial drama combining spectacle with personal stakes.
Ra Karthik Directs King100
King100 is written and directed by Ra Karthik, who is making his Telugu directorial debut with the project.
Annapurna Studios and Manam Enterprises are backing the film. Devi Sri Prasad is composing the music, while Raja Mahadhevan is handling cinematography. Sathees Kumar N is responsible for production design and Navin Nooli is editing the film.
The technical team also includes multiple action choreographers, reinforcing the large-scale action presentation seen in the glimpse.
The promotional video focuses heavily on Nagarjuna, using his character’s changing circumstances to introduce the central theme of identity.
It presents a man who moves from having little money to becoming immensely wealthy, while suggesting that maintaining the identity he has built becomes a challenge of its own.
The complete narrative has not yet been officially disclosed, so the precise relationship between the financial storyline, action sequences and family element remains to be seen.
Tabu Part of the King100 Cast
Tabu is also part of King100, marking another notable element of the project.
The two actors have previously appeared together in films during earlier stages of their careers, and King100 brings them together on screen again after a long gap.
Further details about the wider ensemble and individual character arcs are expected as the film moves closer to release.
Reports have also indicated that technology will be used to present Nagarjuna’s character at different ages. Until the filmmakers disclose the full production approach, however, the extent of that technique and how it will be used within the story should not be overstated.
King100 Release Date Confirmed for December 24
One of the most important confirmed details from the birthday announcement is the release date.
King100 will open worldwide on December 24, 2026, placing it directly in the Christmas holiday period. Annapurna Studios confirmed the date alongside the title reveal and first glimpse.
A year-end release gives the production a significant theatrical window, although its eventual box-office performance will depend on audience response, screen availability and competition at the time.
The film is still several months away from release, leaving room for the makers to reveal songs, character posters, trailers and further cast details during the promotional campaign.
First Glimpse Focuses on Scale and Identity
The first King100 footage offers more than a conventional star introduction.
Its central idea revolves around the relationship between wealth and identity.
Nagarjuna’s character is shown moving through sharply contrasting circumstances, from being regarded as unsuccessful when he has little money to acquiring the status associated with being a “King” after becoming wealthy.
The glimpse then expands into a much larger world involving extraordinary financial stakes, luxury, enemies and unrest.
The Indian Express reported that the footage references a ₹50,000-crore scam as part of the film’s fictional narrative. That figure belongs to the story presented in the promotional material and should not be interpreted as a real-world financial allegation.
An emotional sequence involving a child near the conclusion of the glimpse suggests that family relationships may become an important part of the film.
The exact direction of that storyline has not yet been revealed.
Ravi Teja’s Irumudi Continues Fourth-Week Run
While King100 begins its promotional journey toward December, Ravi Teja’s Irumudi continues to perform in theatres.
The Shiva Nirvana-directed film completed its 24th theatrical day with an estimated ₹2.35 crore net collection in India on September 13, according to figures reported by NDTV Profit.
Those estimates placed its India net total at approximately ₹180.40 crore and India gross at ₹209.60 crore. Overseas gross was estimated at ₹22.45 crore, taking the worldwide total to around ₹232.05 crore.
As with all ongoing box-office reporting, these figures should be treated as industry estimates rather than final audited theatrical accounts.
The film’s fourth-week numbers nevertheless indicate that it has retained audience interest well beyond its opening phase.
Irumudi Builds on a Strong First Three Weeks
Irumudi collected a reported ₹92.15 crore net in India during its first week, followed by ₹57.60 crore in the second week and ₹24.70 crore in the third.
That gave the film an estimated three-week India net total of ₹174.45 crore before it entered its fourth week.
On Day 22 it earned an estimated ₹1.35 crore net, followed by ₹2.25 crore on Day 23 and ₹2.35 crore on Day 24, taking its fourth-week collection to approximately ₹5.95 crore at that stage.
The Sunday increase was modest but significant for a film already in its fourth theatrical week.
Industry reporting a day earlier had placed the film above ₹225 crore worldwide, while subsequent Day 24 estimates moved the figure above ₹232 crore.
What Irumudi Is About
Directed by Shiva Nirvana, Irumudi combines action, family drama and a spiritual theme.
Ravi Teja plays Trinath, a father with a troubled past who lives with his daughter. The story changes direction when he gives up drinking and undertakes Ayyappa Deeksha at his daughter’s request, while unresolved elements from his earlier life return to confront him.
The cast includes Priya Bhavani Shankar, Sai Kumar, Swasika Vijay, Ajay Ghosh, Ramesh Indira and Nakshatra, among others.
GV Prakash Kumar composed the film’s music.
The film was released theatrically in Telugu and Tamil on August 21, 2026.
Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan also recently met members of the Irumudi team and congratulated them on the film’s commercial performance, according to photographs and a statement shared by the production banner.
Irumudi Heads to Streaming
Irumudi is also approaching the next stage of its release cycle.
Netflix lists the Ravi Teja film on its platform, while current reports state that its streaming premiere is scheduled for September 18. Netflix’s official title page identifies Ravi Teja, Sai Kumar and Priya Bhavani Shankar among the principal cast.
The OTT arrival comes while the movie is still completing its theatrical run, meaning its final cinema total is not yet settled.
Two Different Stages for Two Major Telugu Stars
King100 and Irumudi are currently at very different stages.
For Nagarjuna, attention is shifting toward the beginning of a major promotional campaign for a milestone 100th film. The title, first glimpse and December 24 release have now been formally established, but several story and character details remain under wraps.
For Ravi Teja, Irumudi is already deep into its theatrical cycle, with more than three weeks of box-office performance available to evaluate.
The film’s estimated ₹232.05 crore worldwide total after 24 days gives it a substantial commercial result, while its continued fourth-week collections indicate that the run has not ended immediately after its initial success.
What Happens Next
King100’s next promotional phase is likely to provide a clearer picture of its characters, supporting cast and central conflict as the December release approaches.
The confirmed December 24 date positions the film as a major Christmas-season Telugu release and gives Annapurna Studios several months to build the campaign following the birthday glimpse.
For Irumudi, attention will remain on its remaining theatrical collections and its move to streaming.
Its final box-office total can only be established after the theatrical run is substantially complete, so current worldwide figures should continue to be described as running estimates.
Bottom Line
Nagarjuna Akkineni’s 100th-film milestone now has an official identity.
King100, written and directed by Ra Karthik, was unveiled with its first glimpse on Nagarjuna’s 67th birthday and is scheduled to reach cinemas worldwide on December 24, 2026. The footage introduces a large-scale rags-to-riches story combining wealth, action, conflict and an emotional family thread.
Meanwhile, Ravi Teja’s Irumudi continues a commercially strong theatrical run. Industry estimates reported on September 14 placed the film at approximately ₹180.40 crore net in India and ₹232.05 crore worldwide after 24 days.
One film is beginning the road toward a major year-end release, while the other is extending an already successful run — giving Telugu cinema two different star-driven stories to follow in the closing months of 2026.
Key Takeaway
Nagarjuna’s 100th film is officially titled King100 and will release worldwide on December 24, 2026.
The first glimpse presents a stylised rags-to-riches story with action, wealth and an emotional family element. Tabu is part of the cast.
Ravi Teja’s Irumudi has reached an estimated ₹232.05 crore worldwide after 24 days and continues its fourth-week run.
Two major Telugu stars, two very different stages of their current projects.
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