Nagarjuna Akkineni focuses on ‘King 100’; bigger release window eyed; Akkineni family multi-starrer put on hold: Reports
Actor Nagarjuna Akkineni is reportedly concentrating all his attention on his landmark 100th film, King 100. According to the latest reports, the makers are taking a careful approach to the project and are not rushing its production or release. Instead, they are said to be aiming for a bigger release window that matches the film’s scale. As per Telugu Times, an official announcement is expected around Nagarjuna’s birthday in August. Directed by Ra Karthik, ‘King 100’ is regarded as one of the most important films in Nagarjuna’s career.
December 2026 or Sankranthi 2027 release under consideration
While the makers have not announced a release date, reports suggest that December 2026 and Sankranthi 2027 are the two windows currently being considered. The team is reportedly looking for a release period that allows the film to reach the widest possible audience.The makers are reportedly keen to ensure the film receives a grand theatrical launch instead of opting for an early release.An official confirmation regarding the release schedule is still awaited.
Akkineni family multi-starrer reportedly put on hold
According to the report, the proposed Akkineni family multi-starrer, featuring Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, and Akhil Akkineni, has been temporarily put on hold.The decision has reportedly been taken to allow Nagarjuna to devote his complete attention to ‘King 100’ before taking up any other project. The family entertainer had generated considerable excitement among fans, as it would have brought three generations of the Akkineni family together on screen.
Akhil Akkineni’s grand comeback with ‘Lenin’
Meanwhile, Akhil Akkineni recently made a grand comeback after 3 years, with ‘Lenin’.Akhil Akkineni recently opened up on one of the biggest setbacks of his career, ‘Agent’. Speaking during an interview with Raw Talks, the actor admitted that he realised the film had problems after watching its first edit.He said, “Didn’t I realise it wasn’t working by the time I watched the first edit or saw the scenes? Of course I did. I had my doubts. I knew something wasn’t right, definitely before the release. I shared those concerns with people, even with some of our mutual friends. I told them it felt different.”Despite his concerns, Akhil chose to stand by the project and remained committed to promoting the film until its release.On the other hand, Nagarjuna was last seen in the Tamil action thriller ‘Coolie’, where he played the villain Simon. Before that, he appeared in the multi-starrer action drama ‘Kuberaa’.
