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7 Times when Nagarjuna Akkineni and Tabu opened up about each other as they reunite for King100

7 Times when Nagarjuna Akkineni and Tabu opened up about each other as they reunite for King100

Nagarjuna Akkineni and actress Tabu are all set to reunite on the big screen after 28 years with the tentatively titled King100. Directed by Ra Karthik, the actress herself shared an update on the project, confirming that she is part of the cast. As fans of the duo rejoice at this news, let’s take a look back at the friendship they have shared and maintained over the years. Nagarjuna Akkineni and Tabu about each other over the years 1. Nagarjuna Akkineni on his friendship with Tabu Speaking with The Times of India, Nagarjuna Akkineni said, “Tabu is a fantastic friend of mine. Our friendship goes way back to when I was 21 or 22 and she was just 16 years old. That’s almost half a lifetime. Whatever is said about our friendship is never enough. I have nothing to hide about her. When you mention her name, my face lights up.” The actor also acknowledged that people may interpret his words differently, but for him, Tabu remains a cherished friend. 2. Tabu says she cannot …

King100: Exes Nagarjuna Akkineni and Tabu to reunite on screens after 28 years; see PIC

King100: Exes Nagarjuna Akkineni and Tabu to reunite on screens after 28 years; see PIC

Nagarjuna Akkineni is finally stepping into the production of his 100th film, tentatively titled King100. Directed by Made in Korea fame Ra Karthik, the movie will see him reunite with his former co-star Tabu after 28 years on the big screen. King100: Nagarjuna Akkineni and Tabu reunite after 28 years Taking to her official social media handle, Tabu shared a picture from the sets of King100. The image featured the film’s clapboard placed on top of a black leather couch, aptly fitting for a king. Sharing the post, the actress wrote, “And we begin with King100.” Here’s the post: From early reports, Tabu was rumored to be reuniting with Nagarjuna Akkineni after many years. The duo previously appeared together on screen in the 1995 film Sisindri, where she made a cameo appearance. The comedy film was produced by Nagarjuna and directed by Siva Nageswara Rao. The film was inspired by the American movie Baby’s Day Out and marked the debut of Akhil Akkineni, who played the role of the baby. In 1996, the actors appeared …

KING100: Nagarjuna Akkineni says his next movie will be ‘total commercial script’ with THIS surprise element

KING100: Nagarjuna Akkineni says his next movie will be ‘total commercial script’ with THIS surprise element

Nagarjuna Akkineni is all set to star in his 100th film, tentatively titled King100, directed by Ra Karthik. Speaking about the project, the actor has revealed a few details about the film. Nagarjuna Akkineni calls his next project a ‘total commercial’ film According to a report by Variety India, quoted by News18, Nagarjuna Akkineni described the film as a “total commercial” entertainer that focuses on a father-daughter relationship. There are also reports suggesting that the film may use de-aging technology to portray him at different ages, ranging from 25 to 60. While more details about King100 are yet to be revealed, there are rumors that Aishwarya Rajesh might play the co-lead. Additionally, Tabu is expected to appear in a pivotal role, marking her reunion with Nagarjuna after several years. Moreover, Sushmita Bhatt and Vijayendra are also expected to appear in key roles. Earlier, Ra Karthik had shared details about his film with Nagarjuna. The filmmaker said that he had asked Nagarjuna whether he was comfortable working with a Tamil director, especially when there are many …

Made in Korea director Ra Karthik opens up on Nagarjuna Akkineni choosing him over Telugu directors for King100

Made in Korea director Ra Karthik opens up on Nagarjuna Akkineni choosing him over Telugu directors for King100

Director Ra Karthik was initially confirmed as the director for Nagarjuna Akkineni’s 100th cinematic venture, tentatively titled King100. Now, in a recent interaction, the filmmaker has revealed the veteran star’s reaction to choosing him over any other Telugu director for his milestone 100th film. Ra Karthik on Nagarjuna Akkineni choosing him for King100 According to Cinema Vikatan, Ra Karthik said that he had asked Nagarjuna whether he was comfortable working with a Tamil director, especially when there are many strong Telugu directors with great scripts. He added that since it is Nagarjuna’s 100th film, there is naturally some pressure associated with it. However, Nagarjuna reportedly told him that he was completely fine with the decision. The filmmaker further explained that over the last 40 years, Nagarjuna has broken many boundaries. He noted that the actor brought several Malayalam and Tamil directors into Telugu cinema, including Priyadarshan and Mani Ratnam. According to Karthik, Nagarjuna has explored various collaborations and has worked extensively with Tamil filmmakers, which is why he did not see any issue with Karthik …

Who is Kalyan Padala and how much money did he take home: All about the first non-celebrity to win Bigg Boss Telugu 9

Who is Kalyan Padala and how much money did he take home: All about the first non-celebrity to win Bigg Boss Telugu 9

Published on: Dec 22, 2025 01:11 pm IST Kalyan Padala took home the prize money of ₹35 lakh after lifting the trophy of Bigg Boss Telugu 9.  Kalyan Padala emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 during the season’s grand finale, which was hosted by Nagarjuna Akkineni. He is the first commoner to win the trophy, and also the youngest ever contestant to win the reality show at 23. (Also read: Bigg Boss Telugu 9 winner: Kalyan Padala lifts the trophy, beats Thanuja Puttaswamy to become youngest winner winner) Kalyan Padala thanked fans and his family for always standing beside him in the Bigg Boss journey. How much Kalyan won as prize money? Kalyan won the cash prize of ₹35 lakh, and a new SUV car. The cash prize was originally kept at ₹50 lakh, but in a mid-finale twist, guest star Ravi Teja gave the finalists the option to accept the offer of ₹15 lakh. Demon Pavan accepted the offer and exited the house. This meant Kalyan Padala and Thanuja Puttaswamy …

Who is Kalyan Padala? FIRST commoner to win Bigg Boss Telugu is…, took home cash prize worth Rs…

Who is Kalyan Padala? FIRST commoner to win Bigg Boss Telugu is…, took home cash prize worth Rs…

Kalyan Padala wins Bigg Boss Telugu grand finale The grand finale of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 was a spectacular event. Kalyan Padala emerged as the winner, receiving the trophy from the show’s host, Nagarjuna Akkineni. This season was special for viewers because it gave ordinary people (commoners) the opportunity to participate alongside celebrities. How much prize money did Kalyan Padala win in Bigg Boss? In the grand finale, Kalyan Padala was presented with the Bigg Boss Telugu 9 trophy. Along with the trophy, he also received a prize money of Rs. 35 lakhs and a swanky car. The total prize money for the show was Rs. 50 lakhs. However, before the finale, contestant Damon Pawan left the show after taking Rs. 15 lakhs, leaving Kalyan with Rs. 35 lakhs. Who was Bigg Boss Telugu grand finale runner-up? In this season, Thanuja Puttaswamy was the first runner-up, while Damon Pawan was the second runner-up. When Nagarjuna Akkineni announced Kalyan Padala’s name on stage, he could not control his emotions and broke down in tears. Nagarjuna …

Dacoit Teaser OUT: Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur transform into ‘daakus’, promise a wild ride in action thriller

Dacoit Teaser OUT: Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur transform into ‘daakus’, promise a wild ride in action thriller

Dacoit, starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, is slated to release in theaters on March 19, 2026. Ahead of its release, the makers unveiled the Hindi and Telugu teasers of the film, promising action, romance, and thrills. Dacoit Teasers: Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur own the screen, with Anurag Kashyap as main villain The teasers of Dacoit: A Love Story explore the dynamics between the two leads, who share a past. With the heat and chemistry between them never fading, the duo is engaged in a mission of a lifetime, turning into modern-day daakus or dacoits. Watch the Telugu and Hindi teasers of Dacoit The teasers also showcase several intriguing moments, with slick editing offering viewers a taste of the film without revealing too much of the plot. As Anurag Kashyap once again owns the screen as a deadly antagonist, the teaser also confirms Prakash Raj and Atul Kulkarni as part of the ensemble cast. A striking difference between the Hindi and Telugu teasers is the use of vintage songs. While the Hindi version features …

Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Finale: Meet top 5 finalists and know more details about Nagarjuna Akkineni-hosted show

Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Finale: Meet top 5 finalists and know more details about Nagarjuna Akkineni-hosted show

Bigg Boss Telugu 9 is coming to an end after a series of dramatic and engaging weeks. As the show concludes, let’s take a look at when and where to watch the finale and learn more about the finalists. Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Finale: Meet Top 5 finalists of Nagarjuna Akkineni show Bigg Boss 9: Ranarangam began airing on September 7, 2025, with 15 contestants. With the addition of wildcard entries, the Bigg Boss Telugu house eventually saw a total of 22 contestants. After weeks of intense moments, the semi-finale week witnessed the eviction of Bharani Shankar and Suman Shetty. With the finale scheduled to take place on December 21, 2025, the remaining contestants are Kalyan Padala, Nanduri Emmanuel, Uppala Pavan Kumar, Sanjjanaa Galrani, and Thanuja Puttaswamy. 1. Kalyan Padala Kalyan Padala is a commoner who entered the Bigg Boss Telugu 9 house this year after being selected through the Bigg Boss Agnipariksha show. Hailing from Andhra Pradesh, he is an officer in the Indian Army and comes from a middle-class family. 2. Nanduri Emmanuel …

Chiranjeevi speaks up against film piracy in Telugu cinema: ‘Big films like Game Changer and OG suffered losses’

Chiranjeevi speaks up against film piracy in Telugu cinema: ‘Big films like Game Changer and OG suffered losses’

Hyderabad Police recently apprehended the admin of the piracy website iBomma, launching a major crackdown on illegal film peddlers. Following the arrest, Megastar Chiranjeevi, along with other members of the Telugu film industry, lauded the police department and spoke strongly against the act of piracy. Chiranjeevi cracks down on film piracy Speaking to the media, Chiranjeevi said, “Piracy has been robbing the industry of huge revenues. Immadhi Ravi (iBomma founder) openly challenged the police to arrest him; that level of arrogance was too much. Finally, he is behind bars. My thanks to the Commissioner and his team for this achievement.” The veteran star added, “Several big films such as Game Changer, Thandel, Kingdom, They Call Him OG, and more have suffered heavy losses because of piracy. I even heard that a 22-year-old from Bihar was earning huge money through piracy; it’s unbearable.” Nagarjuna Akkineni and SS Rajamouli react to film piracy Nagarjuna Akkineni, who was also present at the media address, stated that industry members, along with him, had met IPS officer CV Anand two …

Exclusive | Ram Gopal Varma reveals why Hindi Shiva ended sadly while Telugu version had a happy ending: ‘To date, I don’t know which climax is better’ | Telugu News

Exclusive | Ram Gopal Varma reveals why Hindi Shiva ended sadly while Telugu version had a happy ending: ‘To date, I don’t know which climax is better’ | Telugu News

Every film industry has a set of works that changed the course of its journey and cinematic landscape for the better. These movies not only redefined the way cinema is viewed in their respective languages and shattered existing formulas, but also inspired contemporary directors of the era and many aspiring filmmakers dreaming of venturing into tinseltown one day, thus becoming landmark works. In the Telugu film industry, Ram Gopal Varma’s (popularly known as RGV) directorial debut, Shiva (1989), is one such movie that also sent shockwaves across the country, thanks to its aesthetics that stood apart from everything that Tollywood produced until then. Featuring Nagarjuna, Amala, and Raghuvaran in the lead roles, the crime actioner revolves around a student who is dragged into the crime world in Hyderabad after he decides to stand up against the local don, no longer willing to tolerate his dadagiri or the criminal activities he carries out using college men. Now, 36 years after its original release, a newly remastered 4K version of Shiva has hit the screens, offering today’s …