# King 100: Ashok Selvan to play the villain opposite Nagarjuna

Published 2026-09-30T06:27:20Z

> Tamil actor Ashok Selvan will play the antagonist in Nagarjuna's milestone 100th film King 100, which Ra Karthik is directing for a release on December 24, 2026.

Nagarjuna's milestone 100th film, King 100, now has its villain. Tamil actor Ashok Selvan will play the antagonist, which sets up a direct clash with the Akkineni star. Ra Karthik is directing the film, and it is headed for a big release on December 24, 2026, just in time for Christmas.

The casting brings back a familiar pairing. Ashok Selvan worked with Ra Karthik before on Ninnila Ninnila, and the director now puts him in a much bigger, action-heavy role. Reports say the film has several intense, high-energy scenes with Nagarjuna and Ashok Selvan together. Fans are already eager to see how the fight between the two plays out on screen.

King 100 promises a mix of action, drama and thrills, a tone that came through clearly in its announcement video. The first glimpse and early promotions reportedly got a warm response. Nagarjuna is said to be taking special care over the project, because he wants his 100th film to be a memorable treat for his fans.

The supporting cast is strong. Tabu, Aishwarya Rajesh and Sushmitha Bhatt play key roles, and reports suggest Aishwarya Rajesh is the female lead. Reports differ on the rest of the cast: one lists Vijayendra Prasad in a major part, while another names Kannada star Upendra in an important role.

The film is made on a grand scale under the Annapurna Studios banner. Devi Sri Prasad is reportedly composing the music. Now that the villain is known, the buzz around King 100 has grown, and fans have started counting down to its December release.

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