Nagarjuna’s King100 shares striking parallels with Chiranjeevi’s Khaidi No. 150, from the milestone title to the Tamil connection and DSP’s music. Chiranjeevi chose the title Khaidi No. 150 to mark his landmark 150th film, while Nagarjuna is following a similar route by naming his 100th film King100.
The similarities extend beyond just the title. Chiranjeevi made his comeback to mainstream cinema with a remake of the Tamil blockbuster Kaththi, while Nagarjuna has chosen to collaborate with Tamil filmmaker R.A. Karthik for his milestone project.
DSP Connection Links Both Milestones
There is another striking connection between the two landmark films. Devi Sri Prasad is the music composer for both Khaidi No. 150 and King100, making his presence a common factor in these career milestones. The duo previously delivered chartbuster albums together in films like Manmadhudu, Mass, and King.
Khaidi No. 150 went on to become a major commercial success and remains one of the significant films in Chiranjeevi’s post-comeback career. The film grossed over ₹164 Cr worldwide and marked a triumphant return for the Megastar. Now, Nagarjuna is hoping King100 will create a similar impact as he celebrates this extraordinary milestone.
History May Repeat With Balayya Clash
The biggest parallel could come at the box office. Chiranjeevi’s Khaidi No. 150 had a direct Sankranthi clash with Balakrishna’s Gautamiputra Satakarni in 2017. Both films performed well despite the clash, with Khaidi No. 150 emerging as the bigger commercial winner.
Now, King100 is targeting December 24, 2026, and Balakrishna’s NBK111 is also eyeing the same date. If both films stick to their respective release plans, history could repeat itself with another high-stakes Nagarjuna-Balakrishna clash.
From the milestone title to the Tamil connection, DSP’s music, and potentially another clash with Balayya, the parallels between Khaidi No. 150 and King100 are remarkably hard to ignore. Nagarjuna will be hoping his 100th film mirrors not just the formula but also the box office success of Chiranjeevi’s landmark comeback.
