Nagarjuna, born on August 29, 1959, is a prominent actor, producer, and entrepreneur in the Telugu film industry, commonly known as Tollywood. He is one of the most influential and respected actors in the industry.
Nagarjuna made his acting debut in the 1986 movie “Vikram.” Since then, he has appeared in many popular films, showcasing his voluminous acting talent and endearing on-screen persona. He is best known for his work on the films “Geethanjali,” “Ninne Pelladatha,” “Annamayya,” “Manam,” and “Raju Gari Gadhi 2.”
Nagarjuna has received numerous honours and recognition for his performances throughout his career, including National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards. He has played a variety of characters, ranging from romantic heroes to intense and challenging roles, winning him a devoted following.
Nagarjuna has branched out into film production in addition to his acting career and founded his own production company, Annapurna Studios. Under his banner, he has produced and appeared in a number of popular films.
| Name | Nagarjuna |
|---|---|
| Also Known as | Nagarjuna, Lover Boy |
| Date of Birth | 29/08/1959 |
| Current Residence | Hyderabad, India |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Nationality | India |
| Height | 178 CM |
| Hobbies | Reading and Workout |
| Father | Akkineni Nageswara Rao |
| Mother | Annapurna Akkineni |
| Sibling | Akkineni Venkat, Saroja Akkineni, Sathyavathi Akkineni, Naga Susheela |
| Spouse | Lakshmi Daggubati (1984-1990), Amala Akkineni (1992-present) |
| Children | Naga Chaitanya, Akhil Akkineni |
| Marriage Date | 10/06/1992 |
| Educational Qualification | Mechanical Engineering & Masters in Automobile Engineering |
| College (s) | University of Michigan & San Jose State University |
| School (s) | Hyderabad Public School & Little Flower Junior College |
| Debut Movies | |
|---|---|
| Language | Movie Name |
| Telugu | Vikram |
| Awards List | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
| 1996 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor | Ninne Pelladatha | |
| 1997 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor | Annamayya | |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Film | Manam | |
| 1996 | Nandi Award | Akkineni Award for Best Home-viewing Feature Film (as producer) | Ninne Pelladatha | |
| 1997 | Nandi Award | Best Actor | Annamayya | |
| 2000 | Nandi Award | Best Feature Film | Prema Katha | |
| 2000 | Nandi Award | Special Jury Award | Yuvakudu | |
| 2002 | Nandi Award | Best Actor | Santhosham | |
| 2002 | Nandi Award | Best Feature Film | Manmadhudu | |
| 2006 | Nandi Award | Best Actor | Sri Ramadasu | |
| 2011 | Nandi Award | Special Jury & Best Feature Film | Rajana | |
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