Nagarjuna Akkineni and actress Tabu are all set to reunite on the big screen after 28 years with the tentative title King100. Directed by Ra Karthik, the actress herself shared an update on the project, confirming that she is part of the cast.
As fans of the duo rejoice with the news, let’s take a look at the friendship they have shared and maintained over the years.
Nagarjuna Akkineni and Tabu have been dating each other for years
1. Nagarjuna Akkineni on his friendship with Tabu
Speaking to Times of India, Nagarjuna Akkineni Said, “Tabu is a wonderful friend of mine. Our friendship goes back to when I was 21 or 22 and she was just 16. That’s almost half my life. Whatever is said about our friendship is never enough. I have nothing to hide about her. When you mention her name, my face lights up.”
The actor also admitted that people may interpret his words differently, but for him, Tabu remains a dear friend.
2. Tabu says she can’t give ‘label’ to her relationship with Nagarjuna
In an interview on Koffee with Karan in 2007, Tabu talked about her relationship with Nagarjuna, saying, “He is one of the most important relationships I have. My relationship with him is very dear to me, and nothing can ever change or replace it. I don’t have a label for it, and I can’t define it.”
3. When Tabu reacted to her alleged relationship with Nagarjuna
In the same interview, Puneet Rejected rumors of her alleged relationship with Nagarjuna. The actress said, “This story of Nagarjuna is very old. It keeps coming up again and again. I often feel that the media wants to give the impression that whether I have a boyfriend or not, boyfriends come and go, but Nagarjuna remains.”
4. Nagarjuna on the possibility of working with Tabu once again
Speaking about the possibility of working with Tabu again, Nagarjuna said that he felt most comfortable working with his dear friend. He once said, “Tabu and I are close friends and I can talk to her about anything.”
5. When Tabu thanked Nagarjuna for her career
At a public event, Tabu thanked Nagarjuna for his contribution to her career, saying, “Naga, thank you for giving me one of the biggest hits of my career and for giving me Pandu.”
6. Nagarjuna on Tabu’s arrival for King 100
After the official confirmation of Tabu being a part of the film king100Nagarjuna spoke to Deccan Chronicle about their reunion. He said, “We go back a long way. I have known her since she started her career. When Tabu came to know that I was doing my 100th film, she wanted to be a part of it.”
7. Tabu came out in support of Nagarjuna
Speaking at the launch of her racing team in 2012, Tabu expressed her support for Nagarjuna Akkineni and said, “My friend Nagarjuna is a partner in the team, so he and Amala asked me to come here. I am here for both of them.”
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