Actor
Naga Chaitanya
Based In
Hyderabad
Origin
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Years Active
2009–present
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 |
About Naga Chaitanya
Naga Chaitanya is an Indian actor who works primarily in Telugu cinema and belongs to the Akkineni film family.
He began his acting career in 2009 with the film Josh.
He is known for his performances in romantic and family drama films such as Ye Maaya Chesave, Premam, Majili, and Love Story.
No, he was previously married to Samantha Ruth Prabhu, but they are now divorced.
His father is actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, and his mother is Lakshmi Daggubati.
His breakthrough film was Ye Maaya Chesave (2010).
Yes, he has a half-brother, Akhil Akkineni, who is also an actor.
Yes, he has won several awards including Filmfare Awards South, SIIMA Awards, Nandi Award, and Santosham Film Awards.
His OTT debut was with the web series Dhootha in 2023.
He is popularly seen in romantic roles, emotional characters, and youthful family entertainers.