The wait is finally over for fans of iconic 90s pairings. On the occasion of her 55th birthday, the makers of Akkineni Nagarjuna’s landmark 100th film, titled King 100, officially unveiled Tabu’s first look as Mahanthi Jhansi Rani. This highly anticipated project marks the actress’s return to Telugu cinema after a six-year hiatus and serves as a major reunion for the duo, who haven’t shared the screen together in nearly three decades since their classic collaboration in Ninne Pelladata.
While fans might be nostalgic for their past romantic chemistry, this outing promises a completely different dynamic. In a refreshing twist, Tabu is not playing the romantic lead but will instead lock horns with Nagarjuna as a fierce and authoritative political adversary. Annapurna Studios dropped a captivating glimpse of her character, showing the actress exuding regal grace in traditional sarees while commanding the screen during an intense oath-of-office sequence.
Sharing her excitement on Instagram, Tabu posted the reveal with the caption, “So happy to be playing Mahanthi Jhansi Rani in #King100. See you this December!” The film is helmed by director Ra Karthik and features a musical score by the renowned Devi Sri Prasad. With the project officially slated for a grand theatrical release on December 24, 2026, the industry is already buzzing about the clash of these two heavyweights on the big screen.