Tollywood actor Akkineni Nagarjuna is having a strong year with back-to-back projects. Even though he has not appeared as the lead hero in all his recent films, his roles have left a strong mark on the audience. Now, he is preparing for two major milestones, hosting Bigg Boss Telugu season 9 and starting work on his 100th film.
This year, Nagarjuna appeared in Kubera and Coolie. In Kubera, he played a positive role as Deepak, which many praised. In Coolie, he surprised fans with a negative role as Simon. By stepping into different shades of characters, Nagarjuna showed his willingness to experiment beyond his usual hero image. Both performances received attention not only in Telugu cinema but also from audiences in other industries, expanding his reach further.
Alongside this success, Nagarjuna is ready to balance two big commitments. Reports say he will soon begin shooting for his landmark 100th film while continuing as host for Bigg Boss 9. The actor himself recently revealed in a talk show that he has chosen Tamil director Karthik to helm the project. The film is expected to be an action-packed family entertainer, tentatively titled King 100.
The shooting will begin with a formal puja ceremony in the coming weeks. Nagarjuna is said to be playing a dynamic role, and fans are already eager to see how the milestone film shapes up.
At the same time, he will manage his schedule to shoot Bigg Boss episodes and film scenes without delay. Industry sources say he does not want to push back the 100th film and is determined to complete both works this year itself.
With a busy line-up of television and cinema, 2025 is turning into one of the most active years in Nagarjuna’s long career. How his 100th film performs will be closely watched, as it is set to become a defining chapter in the journey of the veteran actor.