# Why Nagarjuna Picked a Tamil Director Over Telugu Filmmakers for His Historic 100th Film — King100

URL: https://technosports.co.in/why-nagarjuna-picked-a-tamil-director/  
Published: 2026-03-12  
Updated: 2026-03-12  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Nagarjuna Akkineni is one of Telugu cinema’s biggest superstars, and his 100th film is already making headlines — not just for the milestone, but for an unexpected directorial choice. The veteran actor has roped in **Ra Karthik**, the Tamil director best known for *Made in Korea*, to helm **King100**. And now, Ra Karthik himself has opened up about why Nagarjuna made that bold call.

## Nagarjuna’s King100 at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Film | King100 (tentative title: *Lottery King*) |
| Star | Nagarjuna Akkineni |
| Director | Ra Karthik (*Made in Korea*) |
| Genre | Family Action Drama |
| Key Cast | Tabu (rumoured), Naga Chaitanya & Akhil (cameos rumoured) |
| Status | Pre-production / announcement pending |

## “He Had No Issues At All” — Ra Karthik Reveals Nagarjuna’s Reaction

In a recent interaction cited by Cinema Vikatan, Ra Karthik admitted he directly asked Nagarjuna if he was comfortable working with a Tamil director — especially given the weight of a 100th-film milestone and the availability of several strong Telugu directors.

Nagarjuna’s answer? A confident yes, without hesitation.

Karthik explained that over his 40-year career, [Nagarjuna has consistently broken industry barriers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagarjuna_Akkineni), bringing in cross-industry talent like **Priyadarshan** and **Mani Ratnam** into Telugu cinema. Working with Tamil filmmakers is nothing new for him — and that’s exactly why he saw no issue with Karthik coming on board.

![Nagarjuna](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ngagar.jpg)

## What to Expect from King100

Ra Karthik also teased the film’s visual direction. Fans can expect Nagarjuna in a **vintage, stylish look reminiscent of his iconic role in *Ratchagan***. The director noted the film will showcase multiple shades of the actor — drawing from beloved characters across *Shiva*, *Ratchagan*, and his recent appearance in *Coolie* — all woven into one larger-than-life package.

For more on Nagarjuna’s upcoming projects and Telugu cinema news, check out [TechnoSports Entertainment](https://technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/).

## Ra Karthik’s *Made in Korea* — His Current Project

Before King100 goes on floors officially, Ra Karthik’s immediate release is *Made in Korea*, now streaming on **Netflix from March 12, 2026**. The film follows a young Tamil woman whose obsession with Korean culture takes her on an adventure to South Korea, featuring *Doctor* actress Priyanka Arul Mohan alongside South Korean actors Hye-jin and No Ho-jin.

Catch up on the latest South Indian OTT releases at [TechnoSports OTT Updates](https://technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/).

## FAQs

### **Q: Who is directing Nagarjuna’s 100th film King100?**

 Ra Karthik, the Tamil filmmaker behind *Made in Korea*, has been confirmed as the director. The film is rumoured to be titled *Lottery King*.

### **Q: Why did Nagarjuna choose a Tamil director for his milestone film?**

Nagarjuna has a long history of collaborating with cross-industry talent, and he reportedly had no reservations about working with Ra Karthik for this special project.