Naga Chaitanya
Actor

Naga Chaitanya

Active Telugu Cinema Rating 4.5/5 Fan 9.5/10
  • FromHyderabad, Telangana, India
  • Based inHyderabad
  • Age36–45
  • Active2009 – present
  • Updated

Naga Chaitanya Biography

Naga Chaitanya – Full Information

  • Full Name: Naga Chaitanya Akkineni
  • Date of Birth: 23 November 1986
  • Birthplace: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Profession: Actor
  • Industry: Telugu Cinema (Tollywood)

Family background

  • Father: Nagarjuna Akkineni
  • Mother: Lakshmi Daggubati
  • Step-Mother: Amala Akkineni
  • Grandfather: Akkineni Nageswara Rao (Legendary Telugu Actor)

Sibling

  • Half-brother: Akhil Akkineni
  • Step-sister: Sushmitha

Personal Life

  • First Wife: Samantha Ruth Prabhu (married 2017, separated 2021)
  • Second Wife: Sobhita Dhulipala (Dec 2024)
  • Children: None

Education

  • Schooling: Hyderabad and Chennai

Higher Studies:

  • Acting training in Mumbai Acting School
  • Further film training in Los Angeles, USA

Career Highlight

Year Movie Name
2009 Josh
2010 Ye Maaya Chesave
2011 100% Love
2013 Tadakha
2014 Manam
2016 Premam
2019 Majili
2021 Love Story
2022 Bangarraju
2024 Thandel

Recent Activity

  • Released his most recent film Thandel.
  • Preparing for his upcoming film NC24, a mythological thriller.
  • Made headlines for his marriage to actress Sobhita Dhulipala.
  • Recently went on a family vacation, shared moments publicly.
  • Gained media attention for comments on relationships during a December 2025 interview.

Awards List

Year Award Name Category Film Result
2010 CineMAA Awards Best Male Debut Josh Won
2011 CineMAA Awards Best Actor – Male Ye Maaya Chesave Nominated
2010 Filmfare Awards South Best Male Debut – South Josh Won
2011 Filmfare Awards South Best Actor – Telugu Ye Maaya Chesave Nominated
2017 Filmfare Awards South Best Actor – Telugu Premam Nominated
2022 Filmfare Awards South Best Actor – Telugu Love Story Nominated
2012 Hyderabad Times Film Awards Best Actor – Male 100% Love Nominated
2014 Nandi Awards Best Supporting Actor Manam Won
2022 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards India Favourite Movie Actor – South Love Story Nominated
2017 Santosham Film Awards Best Actor Premam Won
2012 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor – Telugu 100% Love Nominated
2015 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor – Telugu Manam Nominated
2015 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor Critics – Telugu Manam Won
2021 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor – Telugu Majili Nominated
2022 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor – Telugu Love Story Nominated
2011 South Scope Cinema Awards Rising Star of South Cinema Ye Maaya Chesave Won
2016 TSR – TV9 National Film Awards Special Appreciation Award Premam Won
2019 TSR – TV9 National Film Awards Special Jury Award Shailaja Reddy Alludu Won
2018 Zee Cine Awards Telugu Entertainer of the Year Rarandoi Veduka Chudham Nominated

At a Glance

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Social Reach

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2,600,000 Twitter / X

About Naga Chaitanya

Who is Naga Chaitanya?
Naga Chaitanya is an Indian actor who works primarily in Telugu cinema and belongs to the Akkineni film family.
When did he start acting?
He began his acting career in 2009 with the film Josh.
What is Naga Chaitanya known for?
He is known for his performances in romantic and family drama films such as Ye Maaya Chesave, Premam, Majili, and Love Story.
Is Naga Chaitanya married?
No, he was previously married to Samantha Ruth Prabhu, but they are now divorced.
Who are his parents?
His father is actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, and his mother is Lakshmi Daggubati.
What was his breakthrough film?
His breakthrough film was Ye Maaya Chesave (2010).
Does he have siblings?
Yes, he has a half-brother, Akhil Akkineni, who is also an actor.
Has he won any awards?
Yes, he has won several awards including Filmfare Awards South, SIIMA Awards, Nandi Award, and Santosham Film Awards.
What was his OTT debut?
His OTT debut was with the web series Dhootha in 2023.
What kind of roles does he mostly play?
He is popularly seen in romantic roles, emotional characters, and youthful family entertainers.

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