Nagarjuna Akkineni is gearing up for the shoot of his next film, tentatively titled King100. As the film marks the veteran star’s 100th film project, it looks like it could become even more special, serving as the actor’s reunion with his former co-star and ex.
Will Nagarjuna Akkineni and Tabu reunite on screen after 27 years?
According to a report by 123 Telugu, Nagarjuna Akkineni’s 100th film is likely to feature Tabu as the co-lead. Apparently, she will play an important role in the film, and it will be essential to the story.
Pending official confirmation regarding the casting, this would mark the actors’ reunion on screen after 27 years.
Social media has been buzzing about the Shiva actor’s next project, with speculation suggesting that the film could be titled Lottery King. The upcoming project is expected to be helmed by Tamil director Ra Karthik, who previously helmed Ashok Selvan starrer Nitham Oru Vaanam.
As more details about the film are yet to be revealed, it looks like the project will be a family action drama. The actor himself confirmed that the film will be produced on a large scale.
Previous films of Nagarjuna and Tabu
Nagarjuna Akkineni and Tabu first appeared on screen together in the 1995 film Sisindri, where she made a cameo appearance. The comedy film was produced by Nagarjuna and directed by Siva Nageswara Rao.
The film is based on the plot of the American film Baby’s Day Out and marks the debut of Akhil Akkineni, who plays the role of the baby.
In 1996, the actor appeared together in the romantic family drama Ninne Pelladata, written and directed by Krishna Vamsi. The film was a huge success and received several accolades at the time.
Finally, the actors last appeared together in Aavida Maa Aavide, a comedy film also starring Heera Rajgopal as a co-star. Despite a strong opening, the film became an average film at the box office.
The work front of Nagarjuna and Tabu
Nagarjuna Akkineni was earlier seen in the role of an antagonist in Rajinikanth starrer Coolie. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film had Nagarjuna as Simon Xavier, a kingpin involved in organ trading and smuggling.
With King100 in the pipeline, Nagarjuna is also set to return to the big screen on November 14, 2025, with the re-release of his iconic gangster action film Shiva.
Meanwhile, Tabu will next appear in Akshay Kumar-Priyadarshan film Bhooth Bangla and an action project starring Vijay Sethupathi, directed by Puri Jagannadh.
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