Telugu superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni has recently impressed audiences by stepping into grey-shaded roles in films like Sekhar Kammula’s Kubera and Rajinikanth’s Coolie. His commanding screen presence and refined performance in these projects earned widespread appreciation, reaffirming his versatility even after decades in cinema.
Now, the veteran actor is gearing up for a milestone moment in his illustrious career—his 100th film, which will be helmed by a Tamil filmmaker. The landmark project will be directed by Ra Karthik, who gained critical acclaim with his directorial debut Nitham Oru Vaanam (2022). The upcoming film is said to be a big-budget action thriller, marking Ra Karthik’s most ambitious venture to date.
Interestingly, the film is being produced by Nagarjuna himself and is being described as emotionally rich, drawing comparisons to his iconic film Manam. Adding to the excitement, the movie will feature special cameo appearances by Nagarjuna’s sons, Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni, making it a true family affair.
Further elevating the buzz, actress Tabu has reportedly come on board for a pivotal role. Tabu, who shares a long-standing friendship with Nagarjuna, previously starred in his superhits like Ninne Pelladatha and Aavida Maa Aavide, and also appeared in a special song in his production venture Sisindri. Sources suggest that Tabu personally expressed her desire to be part of Nagarjuna’s 100th film, leading to her inclusion in the project.
With an emotionally resonant storyline, a celebrated director, family cameos, and the addition of Tabu, Nagarjuna appears determined to make his 100th film a grand multi-starrer that truly lives up to the significance of the milestone.
Janasena MLA Arava Sridhar Faces Backlash Over Woman Abuse Allegations
Janasena is facing intense criticism following a scandal involving Railway Koduru MLA Arava Sridhar, who has been accused of physically exploiting a woman. Videos related to the incident are circulating widely on social media, intensifying public outrage.
Reacting to the matter, former Chief Minister and YCP president YS Jagan strongly condemned the MLA’s actions while speaking to the media. “I read about this Railway Koduru MLA in the newspaper. I am not sure if he even deserves to be called an MLA, or even a human being. How can someone in such a responsible position behave this way? He threatened and abused a woman for his own benefit,” Jagan said. Expressing his anger in Telugu, he added, “Asalu vadu oka manishena? Vadu oka MLA eh na?”
Jagan’s remarks have drawn a counter-reaction from Janasena supporters, who questioned his moral stance, noting that similar outrage was not shown when YCP leaders Ambati Rambabu and Gorantla Madhav were accused of misconduct toward women. The controversy highlights a worrying trend in Andhra Pradesh politics, where scandals involving the abuse of women have become a focal point of public discussion, reflecting poorly on the political climate.