Long live the queen

Tabu’s first look as Mahanthi Jhansi Rani in Nagarjuna’s King 100 released 

Tabu has been officially unveiled as Mahanthi Jhansi Rani in Akkineni Nagarjuna’s landmark 100th film, King 100. Tabu is set to return to Telugu cinema after a six-year gap with this film. Yesterday, on the occasion of her 55th birthday, the makers officially introduced her character. She will be seen playing a powerful politician who will face Nagarjuna’s character as an adversary rather than a romantic interest.

The makers unveiled Tabu’s character through a video. It presents her as a fiercely authoritative politician. Dressed in regal sarees, Tabu commands attention with her intense screen presence as she takes an oath of office.

Reunited after 30 years

The announcement also marks a reunion between Tabu and Nagarjuna nearly three decades after their memorable pairing in the 1990s, including the classic Ninne Pelladata (1996). However, their dynamic in King 100 will be markedly different this time. Tabu also shared a glimpse on her Instagram handle, accompanied by the caption, “So happy to be playing ‘MAHANTHI JHANSI RANI in #King100. See you this December!”

Directed by Ra Karthik, King 100 features music by DSP.  It will hit the silver screens on December 24, 2026.