Nagarjuna unveiled Tabu’s first look from his 100th film, King100, on her birthday. Tabu plays a fierce political leader named Mahanthi Jhansi Rani. Nagarjuna said, “You made this film so special.” This project marks their reunion 28 years after their 1998 film Aavida Maa Aavide, exciting many loyal fans.
Tabu plays Mahanthi Jhansi Rani, a fierce political leader in Nagarjuna’s milestone 100th film ‘King100’. The first look was unveiled on her birthday.
There’s a lot of excitement surrounding Nagarjuna’s upcoming film ‘King100’ for several reasons. Not only does it mark the Telugu superstar’s 100th milestone film, it also marks his reunion with Tabu 28 years after their 1998 film Aavida Maa Aavide. Fans had been eagerly waiting to see a glimpse of Tabu’s character from the film, and much to their delight, it has finally been unveiled on her birthday! Nagarjuna penned a heartfelt birthday wish to Tabu, and shared her first look teaser from the film, introducing her as Mahanthi Jhansi Rani, a fierce political leader.
Nagarjuna Shares Tabu’s First Look From King100
The first look teaser shows Tabu’s character Mahanthi Jhansi Rani saying, “There are two kinds of people in this world — those who believe in hard work, and those who believe in luck. I hate luck." The actress plays a political leader in the film. The teaser captures her commanding presence as she raises her hand to address a massive crowd, who erupt in cheers, establishing her as a powerful and influential figure.
“This time it’s not love, it’s war," reads the text in the teaser, leaving fans intrigued. Check it out below!
Nagarjuna Wishes Tabu On Her Birthday
Nagarjuna shared the link of Tabu’s first look teaser, and penned a heartfelt note to wish her. “Happy Birthday to Dear Tabu. The world will never forget Pandu from Ninne Pelladatha, and now you’ll be etched in our memories as Mahanthi Jhansi Rani. You made this film so special. Sharing a glimpse to celebrate you and this new fire. This time, it’s not love…", he wrote.
Tabu And Nagarjuna’s Reunion After 28 Years
King100 reunites Nagarjuna and Tabu on screen after 28 years. The duo last appeared together in the 1998 Telugu film Aavida Maa Aavide and had earlier shared screen space in the 1996 hit Ninne Pelladata, making their latest collaboration a nostalgic moment for fans.
Tabu began shooting for the film in April. Variety India earlier reported that Tabu will be playing the villain in King100.
Written and directed by R.A. Karthik, King100 is produced by Annapurna Studios, the production banner established by Nagarjuna’s father, the late legendary actor-producer Akkineni Nageswara Rao. The much-anticipated film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on December 24, 2026, setting up a box-office clash with Shah Rukh Khan’s highly awaited film King.