Actor Nagarjuna Akkineni's landmark 100th film, titled 'King100', is set for a worldwide theatrical release on 24 December 2025, the makers announced in Hyderabad on Saturday, 29 August. The announcement, made on the occasion of Nagarjuna's birthday, was accompanied by the release of the film's much-anticipated first glimpse.

Title and Release Date Revealed

Annapurna Studios, which is producing the film, officially confirmed the title 'King100' and locked in the December 24 release date. The announcement marks the culmination of a year-long production that was kept largely under wraps, building considerable anticipation among fans and the Telugu film industry alike.

First Glimpse: Scale, Style, and a Defining Monologue

The over one-and-a-half-minute first glimpse introduces Nagarjuna in a stylish, larger-than-life avatar and offers the first look at his character's world. The glimpse opens with a hard-hitting monologue delivered by Nagarjuna's character: 'There are two types of people in this world. Those who have money and those who don't. When I had no money, they called me a loser. When I had money, they called me a King. But this identity is more powerful than money. To uphold this identity, I have to keep running.'

The dialogue establishes the character's arc — a man defined not merely by wealth, but by the relentless pursuit of an identity. Nagarjuna's striking gold look further reinforces the larger-than-life persona that the film appears to build around.

Creative Team Behind King100

'King100' has been written and directed by R.A. Karthik and produced by Annapurna Studios. The film features music composed by Devi Sri Prasad, whose high-energy score in the glimpse has already drawn attention for its intensity. Cinematography is handled by Raja Mahadhevan, with production design by Sathees Kumar N and editing by Navin Nooli. Costumes are designed by Poorva, Rajini, Tanya, and Bhramma, while action choreography is credited to Venkat, Prithivi, Nabakanth, Real Sathish, and Dinesh Kasi. Publicity design is by Tuney John.

Significance of the Milestone

For Nagarjuna, 'King100' is more than a film — it is a career milestone that few actors in Indian cinema reach. The choice to mark the occasion with a birthday announcement and a visually ambitious glimpse signals the scale of ambition attached to the project. The Telugu film industry will be watching closely as the December 24 release positions 'King100' for the year-end holiday window, one of the most competitive slots in Indian cinema.