Nani

Nani Biography

Personal Information

• Full Name: Ghanta Naveen Babu
• Screen Name: Nani
• Date of Birth: February 24, 1984
• Age: 41 years (as of 2025)
• Birthplace: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now Telangana), India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actor, Producer, Television Presenter
• Debut: As the Lead Actor – “Ashta Chamma” (2008)
• Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
• Weight: 72 kg (approx.)
• Zodiac Sign: Pisces
• Education: Graduate in Commerce
• Spouse: Anjana Yugandhar (married in 2012)
• Children: One daughter – Sumeru

Career Highlights of Nani

Debut as Lead Actor

• Ashta Chamma (2008) – Critically acclaimed romantic comedy; earned him recognition in Telugu cinema.

Breakthrough Film

• Eega (2012) – A fantasy revenge film directed by S.S. Rajamouli; Nani’s performance was widely praised.

Major Hits & Popular Films:

• Bhale Bhale Magadivoy (2015) – Romantic comedy; became a blockbuster and won him Filmfare Best Actor – Telugu.
• Nenu Local (2017) – Commercial success; reinforced his image as a family entertainer.
• Jersey (2019) – Sports drama; critically acclaimed and considered one of his career-best performances.
• Gang Leader (2019) – Action-comedy; another commercial hit.
• Shyam Singha Roy (2021) – Romantic drama; praised for his versatility.
• Ante Sundaraniki (2022) – Romantic comedy hit with mass appeal.

Production Ventures

• Started his own production company Wall Poster Cinema, producing films like Ante Sundaraniki.

Awards & Recognition:

• Filmfare Awards South: Best Actor – Telugu (Bhale Bhale Magadivoy)
• Nandi Awards: Special Jury Award
• CineMAA Awards: Best Actor

Other Notable Achievements:

• Known as the “Natural Star” for his realistic acting style.
• Transitioned successfully from TV anchor to lead actor in films.
• Recognized for selecting family-oriented, relatable scripts that appeal to a wide audience.

Nani – Recent Activity (2025)

Latest Film Release:

• HIT: The Third Case – Released in May 2025
• Role: Arjun Sarkaar, a determined police officer
• Genre: Action thriller
• Reception: Mixed reviews; praised for Nani’s performance

Milestones:

• Celebrated 17 years in the film industry
• Highlighted his journey with notable films like Eega, Jersey, Shyam Singha Roy, and Dasara
• Unveiled a fierce new look from his upcoming film The Paradise

Upcoming Projects:

• The Paradise – Action thriller releasing in March 2026, in multiple languages
• Nani 32 – Action drama releasing in December 2025
• HIT: The Fourth Case – Nani is also taking part as a producer

Recent Public Appearances:

• Attended the HIT 3 success meet, emphasizing the importance of cinema and connecting with fans

Nani Awards List