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

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…

By Reetam Bodhak

March 12, 2026

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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, 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.

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.

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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.

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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.