‘King 100’: Tabu is a political leader in Nagarjuna’s film
‘King 100’: Tabu is a political leader in Nagarjuna’s film
Tabu and Nagarjuna Akkineni are collaborating after 28 years for a new Telugu film, and this time it’s war
Published - November 04, 2026 03:12 pm IST
Tabu as Mahanthi Jhansi Rani in the film | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
To coincide with actor Tabu’s birthday on November 4, Hyderabad-based production house Annapurna Studios revealed the first look of her character from the new Telugu film King 100. Written and directed by R.A. Karthik, the film will be Nagarjuna Akkineni’s 100th and is scheduled to release on December 24, locking horns with Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Kingat the box office.
In King 100, Tabu plays a fierce politician named Mahanti Jhansi Rani who believes in hard work over luck. The video glimpse of the character shows her taking the oath of office and a statement declares that this time it’s not love, but war.
Happy Birthday to Dear #Tabutiful 💐 The world will never forget " పండు" from నిన్నే పెళ్లాడుతా ❤️… and now you'll be etched in our memories as "Mahanthi Jhansi Rani" 🔥 You made this film so special. Sharing a glimpse to celebrate U and this new fire 🔥 This time, it's not love... ⚔️ ▶️ https://t.co/9GoO8GazQg #Tabu #King100 #HappyBirthdayTabu 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. @ThisIsDSP @Rakarthik_dir @AnnapurnaStdios— Nagarjuna Akkineni (@iamnagarjuna) November 4, 2026
Nagarjuna Akkineni shared the video glimpse on X, wished Tabu on her birthday and recalled their blockbuster 1996 film Ninne Pelladatha. He added that Tabu’s presence made his 100th film special. Tabu, too, shared the video on her Instagram account and stated, “So happy to be playing Mahanthi Jhansi Rani in King 100.”
King 100 marks their collaboration 28 years after Aavida Maa Aavide (1998).
Published - November 04, 2026 03:12 pm IST
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