'King100': Tabu Is A Fierce Political Leader In Nagarjuna's Telugu Action Drama

Annapurna Studios, the makers of Nagarjuna Akkineni's King100, have revealed the first look at Tabu's character, Mahanthi Jhansi Rani, in the action drama on the occasion of the actor's birthday.

King100 is written and directed by R.A. Karthik and produced by Annapurna Studios—the production house founded by Nagarjuna's father, the late actor-producer Akkineni Nageswara Rao. The landmark film is set to be released in theatres worldwide on December 24, 2026, in a release date clash with Shah Rukh Khan's long-awaited King.

The newly shared character glimpse sees Tabu in a dominant leading political role. Her voiceover through the video explains, "There are two kinds of people in this world — those who believe in hard work, and those who believe in luck. I hate luck."

The character is also seen taking the oath of office and is established as a figure of power.

Music for the film is composed by Devi Sri Prasad, cinematography is by Raja Mahadhevan, and editing is by Navin Nooli.

Earlier this year in August, the makers revealed the first glimpse of Nagarjuna's character in the film, simulataneously confirming the film's title and its release date. The video opened with the superstar's character delivering a monologue about identity, power and money. He explained the world is comprised of two types of people—those who have money and those who don't.

He continued that when he had no money, he was called a loser, and that he became the people's King as he came into money. The dialogue and visuals continue to explain the character's worldview, establishing the character's position and stature. The glimpse concludes on a clip of Nagarjuna against the landscape of a burning city, holding an infant in his arms.

Nagarjuna and Tabu, who co-starred in the 1996 blockbuster Ninne Pelladata, last shared screen space in the 1998 film Aavida Maa Aavide.