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Nagarjuna Akkineni On His Next Film After Coolie: ‘It Is Family Drama'
The announcement came during Nagarjuna Akkineni's recent appearance on Jayammu Nischayammu Raa with Jagapathi, where he opened up about the project. Nagarjuna Akkineni fans, here's some good news for you all. After making waves with his intense antagonist role in Rajinikanth's Coolie, the veteran star has officially announced his next film, tentatively titled KING100. Curious? So are we. Well, the announcement came during his recent appearance on the ZEE Telugu TV show Jayammu Nischayammu Raa with Jagapathi, where he opened up about the project. Speaking about the film, he assured fans that this film will mark his return to a full-fledged hero image. Nagarjuna said, 'KING100… It has been in the making for 6-7 months. Ra Karthik is directing the film; he's a Tamil director who narrated the story to me almost a year ago. It will be a grand film. Now that Coolie has been released, I will start working on it, and my next release will be KING100. It's a nice action, family drama movie." The clarification came after the actor's recent choices of films like Coolie and Kuberaa, where he appeared as a co-lead. He added, 'I just want to make it clear that this time, I will be the protagonist." Ra Karthik To Direct Nagarjuna's Next Tamil filmmaker Ra Karthik has come on board to direct KING100. Karthik is best known for his directorial debut, Nitham Oru Vaanam, released in 2022. The romantic drama starred Ashok Selvan in a triple role alongside Ritu Varma, Aparna Balamurali and Shivathmika Rajashekar. Now, with Nagarjuna's 100th film as lead, Ra Karthik is expected to bring a refreshing flavour to the project. Nagarjuna As Villain In Coolie Nagarjuna's recent appearance was in the film Coolie, which hit theatres on August 14, 2025. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film featured Rajinikanth in the lead role. He played Devaraja, a former union leader-turned-rebel. On the other hand, Nagarjuna played Simon Xavier, a ruthless smuggler with a haunting past. The fiery face-off between Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna set the narrative of the film, leaving audiences impressed. What Is KING100 About KING100 promises to be an action-packed family drama with Nagarjuna as the lead actor. While further details about the cast and crew are awaited, the buzz around the film is already high as fans are eagerly waiting for Nagarjuna to play the full-fledged protagonist. First Published: August 20, 2025, 11:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
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KING100: Nagarjuna Akkineni confirms his next film after Coolie will be a family action drama, says ‘I am the protagonist…'
Nagarjuna Akkineni is creating quite a buzz after appearing as the antagonist in the Rajinikanth starrer Coolie. Following the theatrical run of the Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial, the actor has confirmed his next movie, tentatively titled KING100. Nagarjuna Akkineni on his 100th movie In a conversation on the ZEE Telugu TV show Jayammu Nischayammu Raa with Jagapathi, Nagarjuna Akkineni opened up about his upcoming movie, emphasizing that he will be playing the protagonist this time. In his own words, 'KING100… It has been in the making for like 6-7 months. Ra Karthik is directing the film; he's a Tamil director, and he narrated me the story almost a year ago.' 'It will be a grand film. Now that Coolie has been released, I will start working on it, and my next release will be KING100. It's a nice action, family drama movie,' Nagarjuna added. (loosely translated from Telugu). As the veteran star has recently appeared in movies like Coolie and Kuberaa as a co-lead, he concluded, 'I just want to make it clear that this time, I will be the protagonist.' Who is Ra Karthik? For those unaware, Ra Karthik is the Tamil director who previously helmed the Ashok Selvan starrer Nitham Oru Vaanam. The film, which featured the Thug Life actor in a triple role, also starred Ritu Varma, Aparna Balamurali, and Shivathmika Rajashekar as co-leads. The story revolves around Arjun, a youngster suffering from OCD. After his wedding is called off, his doctor advises him to read true stories about two couples. Because of his condition, Arjun imagines himself as the protagonist in the stories and becomes frustrated when both tales end abruptly. In search of closure, Arjun embarks on a life-changing journey, one that even leads him to Shubha. The romantic drama is currently available for streaming on Netflix. Nagarjuna Akkineni's latest movie Nagarjuna Akkineni was last seen in Coolie, starring Rajinikanth, which was released on August 14, 2025. The action thriller tells the tale of Devaraja aka Deva, a former union leader who stayed in the shadows for over 30 years until the death of his friend Rajasekhar prompts him to resurface. Seeking revenge, Deva goes up against Simon Xavier, a kingpin involved in smuggling, someone with whom he shares a dark history. The clash between the two forms the central conflict of the story.
