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Tabu plays political leader in Nagarjuna’s 100th film, King 100
King 100 has unveiled Tabu as politician Mahanthi Jhansi Rani in a first-look video released on her birthday.
The Telugu film stars Nagarjuna Akkineni and is written and directed by R.A. Karthik.
Nagarjuna’s 100th film is scheduled for release on December 24, 2026, with Annapurna Studios producing it.
Tabu’s character takes an oath of office and says she believes in hard work rather than luck.
The story sets up a clash over hard work and luck, with the film’s message describing a shift from love to war.
Nagarjuna and Tabu are reuniting after appearing together in Aavida Maa Aavide in 1998.
The film is due in cinemas during the Christmas season, where it is scheduled to compete with Shah Rukh Khan’s King.
Tabu’s first look as political leader Mahanthi Jhansi Rani in King100 was unveiled on November 4, her 54th birthday.
The film stars Nagarjuna Akkineni and marks his 100th film.
A glimpse shows Tabu’s character opposing luck and believing in hard work.
King100 is scheduled to release in theatres on December 24, 2026.
The film reunites Tabu and Nagarjuna after their last collaboration in the 1998 film Aavida Maa Aavide.
- Who
- Tabu and Nagarjuna Akkineni star in King100.
- What
- The film’s makers unveiled Tabu’s first look as political leader Mahanthi Jhansi Rani.
- When
- The first look was announced on November 4, 2026, Tabu’s 54th birthday. The film is scheduled for release on December 24, 2026.
- Where
- The film is scheduled to arrive in theatres worldwide.
- Why
- The first look announcement marked Tabu’s birthday and introduced her character.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Tabu and Nagarjuna last collaborated in the film Aavida Maa Aavide.
The makers unveiled Tabu’s first look as Mahanthi Jhansi Rani on her 54th birthday.
King100 is scheduled to release in theatres.
- Lead actor
- Nagarjuna Akkineni
- Tabu’s character
- Mahanthi Jhansi Rani
- Nagarjuna’s milestone
- King100 is his 100th film
- Release date
- December 24, 2026
- Last collaboration
- Aavida Maa Aavide (1998)
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What people are saying
There are only two kinds of people in this world, one who believes in hard work and one in luck. I hate luck.
Happy Birthday to Dear #Tabutiful. The world will never forget Pandu from Ninne Pelladata... and now you’ll be etched in our memories as 'Mahanthi Jhansi Rani'. You made this film so special (sic).