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Tabu’s Villainous Turn in Nagarjuna’s King 100 Sparks Curiosity

Tabu is reportedly playing a surprise antagonist role in Nagarjuna’s milestone 100th film, with official updates expected after July 10th.

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Dumtika Editorial

July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

Tabu’s Villainous Turn in Nagarjuna’s King 100 Sparks Curiosity

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Nagarjuna stands at a milestone in his career, gearing up for his much-anticipated 100th film. The industry grapevine has it that the team is keeping details tightly under wraps, fueling even more curiosity. With Nagarjuna himself hinting that official updates will flow only after July 10th—post the release of his son Akhil Akkineni’s film 'Lenin'—fans are hanging on every whisper.

Now, the biggest chatter is about veteran actress Tabu stepping in as the main antagonist. Having previously shared the screen with Nagarjuna in memorable hits, Tabu’s rumoured negative role in 'King 100' has reportedly surprised even the insiders. As per sources, she has already shot some crucial scenes, but the team is guarding character details closely.

The film, helmed by RA Karthik and produced by Annapurna Studios, is said to have wrapped most of its principal photography. The buzz suggests a grand Dasara release is on the cards, though the makers are yet to make anything official. With so much secrecy, expectations only seem to be rising by the day. All eyes now turn to July 10th, when the veil may finally be lifted on this milestone project.