Composer Devi Sri Prasad reunites with Nagarjuna for King100 after Kuberaa
The makers of King100 have announced Devi Sri Prasad as the film's music director. The update reunites the composer with Nagarjuna for the actor's 100th film.
Akkineni Nagarjuna Rao, better known as Nagarjuna, is an Indian actor, television presenter, film producer and entrepreneur. He has acted in a majority of Telugu films in his career along with a few Hindi and Tamil films. He has garnered numerous awards, including nine state Nandi Awards, three Filmfare Awards South and two National Film Awards.
Nagarjuna was born on August 29, 1959, in Chennai. Nagarjuna began acting as a child artist in the 1967 Telugu film Sudigundalu. He later made his debut as a lead actor in the 1986 Telugu film Vikram.
In 1988, Nagarjuna starred in the blockbuster Aakhari Poratam, opposite Sridevi and Suhasini. In 1989, he acted in Mani Ratnam’s romantic drama, Geetanjali. The movie won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
In the same year, Nagarjuna appeared in the blockbuster Siva, an action film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Nagarjuna made his Bollywood debut with the 1990 Hindi remake of Siva. He has largely starred in action films and cemented himself as an action star. Some of his popular action movies include Rakshana (1993), Hello Brother (1994), Govinda Govinda (1994), Criminal (1994), Ratchagan (1997), Azad (2000), Sivamani (2003), Mass (2004), Super (2005), Don (2007), Gaganam (2011), Wild Dog (2021), and The Ghost (2022).
Nagarjuna has also hosted the Indian Telugu-language version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? titled Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu.
In February 1984, he married Lakshmi Daggubati, the daughter of a prominent filmmaker. They have a son, Naga Chaitanya. The couple got divorced in 1990. Nagarjuna then married actress Amala on June 11, 1992, and they have a son, Akhil.
The makers of King100 have announced Devi Sri Prasad as the film's music director. The update reunites the composer with Nagarjuna for the actor's 100th film.
Producer Naga Vamsi celebrated Lenin's box-office run with a note on its theatrical success. He said the film's biggest achievement was helping distributors and exhibitors recover quickly.
As Lenin continues its strong theatrical run, praise for Akhil Akkineni has poured in from across the Telugu film industry. Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, Ram Gopal Varma and others highlighted both his performance and the film's emotional impact.
Actor Nagarjuna revealed that his son Akhil Akkineni lost sensation in his hand after a freak accident nearly two years ago. Speaking at Lenin's success event, he said the difficult phase changed Akhil's outlook and made him calmer.
Telugu actor Akhil Akkineni heads into Lenin after years of uneven choices and the fallout from Agent. The release is seen as a crucial test of whether he can finally secure a lasting screen identity.
Akhil Akkineni's Lenin trailer sets up a romance between Lenin and Bharathi that erupts into a violent village conflict. The film, delayed from its earlier date, is now due in theatres on July 10 with Nagarjuna promising a new Akhil.
Several stars, including Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Trisha Krishnan among others, attended Khushbu Sundar's daughter's wedding in Goa. Take a look at the videos here.
Akhil Akkineni's Lenin has been postponed again, with the makers moving its release to July 10. The team says that they decided to push the release, seeing Ram Charan's Peddi running successfully in theatres.
Actor Tabu opens up about how women in cinema are judged more harshly for ageing and reflects on the pressures female actors face in the industry. The actor also shares why she never hid her real reasons for rejecting films.
Actor Nagarjuna has publicly backed Akhil Akkineni's film Lenin after watching its first cut. His post has renewed focus on Akhil's comeback film, which remains set for June 26.
Actor Nagarjuna Akkineni's next film is set for release during Sankranthi 2027, with speculation about a possible sequel to his previous hits and collaboration with his son Naga Chaitanya. The announcement was made by his production house.
Kannada actor Upendra responded to criticisms about his brief role in Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie, expressing admiration and deep respect for Rajinikanth. The film, which features a star-studded cast, premiered in August.
Kalyan Padala, a former Indian army soldier, made history by becoming the first commoner to win Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9. The grand finale saw him take home the winner’s trophy, Rs 35 lakh, and a new car.
Amala Akkineni discussed how her relationship with stepson Naga Chaitanya developed over time, highlighting the family's approach to independence and personal growth.
As the cult classic ‘Shiva’ gears up for its 4K Dolby Atmos re-release, filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga joins Nagarjuna and Ram Gopal Varma for a nostalgic conversation on how the film changed Indian cinema forever.
From Divya’s secret task to Sai Srinivas’s exit, the Sunday episode of ‘Bigg Boss Telugu 9’ balanced drama and emotion, revealing shifting loyalties in the house.
As Telugu cinema’s landmark film ‘Shiva’ gears up for its grand 4K Dolby Atmos re-release on November 14 2025, the makers have unveiled a special documentary titled ‘The Punch of Shiva’.
The trailer for the remastered 'Shiva' 4K Dolby Atmos was unveiled in Hyderabad, marking 36 years since the film's original release. The launch event saw Nagarjuna Akkineni and director Ram Gopal Varma sharing personal reflections on the film's impact.
Delhi High Court has protected actor Nagarjuna Akkineni’s personality and moral rights. Ten websites using his name and images without consent must block content. Government departments are directed to enforce the removal of URLs.
Nagarjuna Akkineni has secured a significant victory from the Delhi High Court to protect his personality and publicity rights against unauthorised use of his name, image and voice, especially in AI-generated content. This landmark ruling highlights the growing concern over misuse of celebrity identities in India's digital age.