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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nagarjuna Akkineni announces milestone film 'King 100', To be directed by Ra Karthik, Focus on action, family, and emotion
has once again captured the attention of fans as he played the villain in the starrer 'Coolie', directed by . After the successful run of the film in theatres, he has officially announced his next film. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This project, which will be Nagarjuna's 100th film, is tentatively titled 'King100'. Nagarjuna confirms ' King 100 ' as his landmark 100th film Nagarjuna Akkineni, who spoke with actor on the Zee Telugu TV show Jayammu Sikhamu Raa, shared details about his new film. 'King100 has been in the planning stages for the last six months. It is directed by Tamil director Ra Karthik. He told me the story almost a year ago,' he said. He also said, "This is a huge film. Now that 'Coolie' has been released, I will focus on this film. It is a great film that combines action, family, and emotion." "Most importantly, I want to make it clear that I am the protagonist this time," he emphasized. ' Nitham Oru Vaanam ' fame Ra Karthik to direct 'King 100' 'King 100' is to be directed by Ra Karthik, who had earlier directed the Tamil film 'Nitham Oru Vaanam'. In that film, Ashok Selvan played three different roles, while Ritu Varma, Aparna Balamurali, and Shivathmika played the female leads. The film revolves around Arjun, a young man suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), who imagines himself as the protagonist while reading true stories. His journey takes him through new twists and turns in life. This romantic drama is currently streaming on Netflix. 'Coolie' success sets stage for new milestone project Nagarjuna was recently seen in the Rajinikanth-starrer 'Coolie'. The action thriller, which was released on August 14, 2025, sees Devaraj, a trade union leader who has been in hiding for 30 years, re-enter the stage after the death of his friend Rajasekhar. His old feud with Simon Xavier, the leader of the smuggling gang, is rekindled, and the conflict between the two becomes the central plot of the film. Following the success of the film, fans are eagerly awaiting 'King 100' as Nagarjuna's major milestone.
Pink Villa
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Nagarjuna Akkineni's 100th film is a remake of Sasikumar starrer Ayothi? Here's what we know
Nagarjuna Akkineni is eagerly gearing up for the release of Rajinikanth starrer Coolie, which is slated to hit big screens on August 14, 2025. Now, recent reports indicate that the actor's 100th cinematic venture might be a remake of a hard-hitting Tamil movie. Nagarjuna Akkineni to remake Sasikumar's Ayothi? According to a report by Times Now, Nagarjuna Akkineni is expected to remake the movie Ayothi, which starred Sasikumar in the lead role. The upcoming film is said to be helmed by Nitham Oru Vaanam fame Ra Karthik, marking the veteran star's 100th film. However, as of now, these are just speculations with an official update yet to be made by the makers. About Ayothi Ayothi is a Tamil-language procedural drama flick starring Tourist Family's Sasikumar in the lead. The film narrates the tale of a family who are travelling from Uttar Pradesh to Rameshwaram. On their journey, the family faces an accident and is stranded, unable to speak Tamil. In their predicament, a man decides to help them, leading to an intense drama for the family's return home. With R Manthira Moorthy helming the project, the movie featured an ensemble cast of actors like Yashpal Sharma, Preethi Asrani, Pugazh, Anju Asrani, and many more in key roles. Nagarjuna on Coolie While more details about Nagarjuna Akkineni's 100th film is yet to be made, the actor was seen detailing about Coolie. In a recent interaction, the actor talked about Aamir Khan's character in the film. The King actor said, 'Aamir Khan and I don't have scenes together. We have two different chapters in the film... But I saw his work afterward. His performance is brilliant. You'll see a new Aamir and be shocked.' Moreover, Nagarjuna also confirmed that he will be playing the main antagonist in the Rajinikanth starrer. The upcoming film Coolie is an action entertainer, featuring Rajinikanth in the lead. The movie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, also features Kannada star Upendra Rao in a supporting role, with Aamir Khan playing a cameo appearance. Aside from them, Coolie will have Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Pooja Hegde (dance number), and many more in key roles.
