Nagarjuna 100th Film: Three years went by, and the fans of Akkineni Nagarjuna were waiting for the announcement of the much talked-about 100th film of Nagarjuna. Today is when expectations go sky-high on his birthday: will he finally unveil the movie that has been kept under wraps for so long?
Unlike his contemporaries, Nag has taken great time to zero in on a good script. Sources indicate that while various stories were discussed, he was not keen on getting into just another commercial mould for his milestone venture. The supposed delay has to do with concept-hunting for Nagarjuna because what usually is great for his action or romance qualifies not for such significance as that attached to the 100th film.
Interestingly, Nag is the only old Telugu hero who hasn’t yet touched the ₹100 crore club. Until recently, the same applied to Venkatesh, but with Sankranthi Ki Samaraman, Venky crossed the mark. Hence, this makes Nag’s next project even more special. It is their hope that this milestone film will not just be a celebration of his career but also push him into that coveted club.
Over the years, Nagarjuna has shown that he has an eye for meaningful cinema. Bangarraju and the recent Na Saami Ranga were hits with audiences and critics. Both movies showcased Nag’s knack for picking up interesting narratives, but then, they could not manage to achieve blockbuster commercial numbers. This has raised the curiosity that will his 100th film balance content with commercial success?
Reinventing himself across decades-from romantic hero to stylish star to experimental performer-an actor could do much more than a number at the 100th. A project like this would allow Nagarjuna to leave behind a landmark film that fuses storytelling with mass appeal and box-office success. As fans celebrate his birthday, all eyes will be on whether this long wait will finally see a grand announcement.