Actor
Nagarjuna Akkineni
Based In
Hyderabad, Telangana
Origin
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
1986 to present
Nagarjuna Akkineni Biography
Nagarjuna Akkineni’s full information
- Full Name: Akkineni Nagarjuna Rao
- Stage Name: Nagarjuna
- Date of Birth: 29 August 1959
- Place of Birth: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Age: 66
- Profession: Actor, Producer, Entrepreneur, Television Presenter
- Industry: Telugu Cinema (Tollywood)
- Years Active: 1986–present
Family:
- Father: Akkineni Nageswara Rao (Legendary Telugu actor)
- Mother: Annapurna Akkineni
- Brother: Venkat Akkineni
- Spouse: Amala Akkineni (married in 1992)
- Children: Naga Chaitanya (actor), Akhil Akkineni (actor)
Education:
- Schooling: St. Augustine’s High School, Hyderabad
- Higher Education: Loyola College, Chennai
Career highlight
| Year | Movie Name | Notes / Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Vikram | Film debut |
| 1989 | Geetanjali | National Film Award-winning film; romantic hit |
| 1989 | Siva | Breakthrough action film; directed by Ram Gopal Varma |
| 1991 | Nirnayam | Popular romantic drama |
| 1997 | Annamayya | Biographical musical; won National Film Award (Producer) |
| 2000 | Ninne Pelladata | Commercial success; romantic family entertainer |
| 2005 | Super | Sci-fi action-comedy; experimental role |
| 2010 | Rajanna | Critically acclaimed period drama |
| 2014 | Manam | Family drama with three generations of Akkineni actors |
| 2016 | Soggade Chinni Nayana | Commercial success; played dual role |
| 2018 | Devadas | Romantic action drama; successful at the box office |
Recent Activity
- September 2025: Secured Delhi High Court protection against AI misuse of his identity.
- 2024: Attended the International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2024).
- 2024: Launched his new Lexus car.
- Late 2024: Appeared in promos for the film Kubera.
- Celebrated his birthday with his son’s team.
- Faced legal issues involving Minister Konda Surekha.
- Focused on fitness and diet, including intermittent fasting.
- Preparing for his 100th film, tentatively titled KING100, scheduled for 2026.
- Launched the Shiva 4K trailer.
- Spoke about digital arrests after a family member experienced fraud.
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Vamsee Berkeley Awards | Best Actor | Vikram | Won |
| 1987 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Majnu | Nominated |
| 1988 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Aakhari Poratam | Nominated |
| 1988 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Murali Krishnudu | Nominated |
| 1989 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Geetanjali | Nominated |
| 1989 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Siva | Nominated |
| 1991 | CineMAA Awards | Best Actor – Male | N/A | Nominated |
| 1992 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Antham | Nominated |
| 1994 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Hello Brother | Nominated |
| 1995 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Gharana Bullodu | Nominated |
| 1996 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Film – Telugu (as producer) | Ninne Pelladatha | Won |
| 1996 | Nandi Awards | Akkineni Award for Best Home-viewing Feature Film (as producer) | Ninne Pelladatha | Won |
| 1997 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Annamayya | Won |
| 1997 | Nandi Awards | Best Actor | Annamayya | Won |
| 1997 | National Film Awards | Best Feature Film in Telugu (as producer) | Ninne Pelladata | Won |
| 1998 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Chandralekha | Nominated |
| 1998 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Film – Telugu (as producer) | Chandralekha | Nominated |
| 1998 | National Film Awards | Special Mention | Annamayya | Won |
| 1999 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Film – Telugu (as producer) | Prema Katha | Nominated |
| 2000 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Azad | Nominated |
| 2000 | Nandi Awards | Best Feature Film – Kansya (as producer) | Prema Katha | Won |
| 2000 | Nandi Awards | Special Jury Award (as producer) | Yuvakudu | Won |
| 2002 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Film – Telugu (as producer) | Manmadhudu | Nominated |
| 2002 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Santosham | Nominated |
| 2002 | Nandi Awards | Best Actor | Santosham | Won |
| 2002 | Nandi Awards | Best Feature Film – Swarna (as producer) | Manmadhudu | Won |
| 2004 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Mass | Nominated |
| 2005 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Film – Telugu (as producer) | Super | Nominated |
| 2005 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Super | Nominated |
| 2006 | CineMAA Awards | Best Actor – Male | Mass | Won |
| 2006 | Nandi Awards | Best Actor | Sri Ramadasu | Won |
| 2011 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Film – Telugu (as producer) | Rajanna | Nominated |
| 2011 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Rajanna | Nominated |
| 2011 | Nandi Awards | Special Jury Award (Actor) | Rajanna | Won |
| 2011 | Nandi Awards | Best Feature Film – Rajata (as producer) | Rajanna | Won |
| 2012 | CineMAA Awards | Special Jury Award – Best Actor | Rajanna | Won |
| 2012 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Damarukam | Nominated |
| 2012 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor – Telugu | Rajanna | Nominated |
| 2012 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Special Appreciation – Best Actor | Rajanna | Won |
| 2013 | CineMAA Awards | N/A | Shirdi Sai | Won |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Film – Telugu (as producer) | Uyyala Jampala | Nominated |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Film – Telugu | Manam | Won |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Manam | Nominated |
| 2014 | Nandi Awards | Best Feature Film – Rajata (Producer) | Manam | Won |
| 2015 | CineMAA Awards | Special Jury Award – Best Film | Manam | Won |
| 2015 | CineMAA Awards | Exceptional Performance Award | Manam | Won |
| 2015 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Film – Telugu | Manam | Won |
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Oopiri | Nominated |
| 2017 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor – Telugu | Oopiri | Nominated |
| 2017 | IIFA Utsavam | Best Performance in a Supporting Role – Male | Oopiri | Won |
About Nagarjuna Akkineni
Nagarjuna Akkineni is a veteran Indian actor, producer, and entrepreneur, primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema (Tollywood).
He was born on 29 August 1959 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Some popular films include Siva, Geetanjali, Annamayya, Manam, Ninne Pelladatha, and Soggade Chinni Nayana.
He has won over 30 major awards, including National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards South, Nandi Awards, CineMAA Awards, and more.
Nagarjuna is associated with Annapurna Studios, a family-owned film production company.
Yes, he has hosted shows like Bigg Boss Telugu and remains active in TV promotions and appearances.
His father was legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. His sons, Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni, are also actors.
He is preparing for his 100th film, tentatively titled KING100, expected in 2026.
Recent highlights include AI identity protection in court, attending IFFI 2024, Kubera promos, fitness and diet focus, launching Shiva 4K trailer, and legal matters in 2024–2025.
Recent highlights include AI identity protection in court, attending IFFI 2024, Kubera promos, fitness and diet focus, launching Shiva 4K trailer, and legal matters in 2024–2025.