Actor
Naresh Vijaya Krishna
Based In
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Origin
Hindupur, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Years Active
1972 – Present
Naresh Vijaya Krishna Biography
Naresh Vijaya Krishna Full Information
- Full Name: Vijaya Krishna Naresh
- Other Names: Naresh, VK Naresh, Vijaya Naresh
- Profession: Actor, Politician, Philanthropist
- Nationality: Indian
- Date of Birth: 20 January 1960
- Age: 66 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Hindupur, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Years Active: 1970 – Present
- Industry: Telugu Film Industry (Tollywood)
- Languages Known: Telugu, Tamil, Hindi
Family Background
- Mother: Vijaya Nirmala (Actress and Director)
- Father: K. S. Murthy
- Stepfather: Superstar Krishna
- Stepbrother: Mahesh Babu
- Marital Status: Married to Ramya Raghupath
- Naveen Vijaya Krishna, Thejaswani, Ranveer
Education
- Schooling: Completed his early schooling in Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
- College Education: Studied at Loyola College, Chennai.
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree (exact specialization is not widely documented publicly).
- Special Interest: From a young age he was interested in acting and cinema, which led him to enter the film industry early as a child artist.
Career Highlight
| Year | Film Name | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Pandanti Kapuram | Debut as a child artist in Telugu cinema |
| 1982 | Nalugu Stambhalata | Breakthrough film as a lead actor |
| 1989 | Hai Hai Nayaka | Popular comedy role that increased his recognition |
| 1992 | Chitram Bhalare Vichitram | One of his most successful comedy films |
| 1995 | Sogasu Chuda Taramaa | Critically appreciated performance |
| 2004 | Malliswari | Strong supporting role that revived his popularity |
| 2011 | 100% Love | Played father role in a blockbuster youth film |
| 2014 | Drushyam | Important character role in a major hit |
| 2015 | Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | Memorable supporting performance |
| 2017 | Sathamanam Bhavati | Role in National Award winning family film |
| 2018 | Rangasthalam | Appeared in one of the biggest Telugu blockbusters |
| 2020 | Bheeshma | Popular supporting role in commercial hit |
| 2021 | Jathi Ratnalu | Comedy role in blockbuster film |
| 2022 | Ante Sundaraniki | Played the lead character’s father |
| 2023 | Samajavaragamana | Supporting role in a successful comedy film |
| 2025 | Game Changer | Big-budget political action film appearance |
Recent Activity
- Naresh Vijaya Krishna, popularly known as Senior Naresh, continues to remain active in the South Indian film industry.
- He mainly works in the Telugu film industry (Tollywood) and also appears in Tamil and Kannada films.
- As of early 2026, he is involved in multiple upcoming and recently released film projects.
- He is widely recognized for his supporting and character roles, especially as a father or senior family member in modern Telugu cinema.
- Naresh has acted in 200+ films during his long career in the entertainment industry.
- In recent years, he has appeared in notable films like Ante Sundaraniki, Samajavaragamana, Anni Manchi Sakunamule, and Martin Luther King.
- He also appeared in Malli Pelli (2023), a film he produced and starred in, which attracted significant media attention.
- Naresh frequently attends film events, audio launches, and award ceremonies in the South Indian film industry.
- Apart from acting, he is involved in film production and industry-related activities.
- He remains a well-known public personality, often appearing in television interviews and entertainment programs.
- With more than five decades in cinema, he continues to be one of the most experienced character actors in Telugu cinema.
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film/Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Nandi Awards | Best Actor – Television | Nandi Award | Munimanikyam Gari Kantham Kadhalu | Won |
| 1992 | Nandi Awards | Special Jury Award | Nandi Special Jury Award | Chitram Bhalare Vichitram | Won |
| 1995 | Nandi Awards | Best Actor | Nandi Award | Sogasu Chuda Taramaa | Won |
| 2013 | Nandi Awards | Best Character Actor | Nandi Award | Parampara | Won |
| 2017 | Nandi Awards | Best Character Actor | Nandi Award | Sathamanam Bhavati | Won |
| 2017 | Santosham Film Awards | Best Character Actor | Santosham Film Award | Sathamanam Bhavati | Won |
| 2017 | SVR Awards | Best Character Actor | SVR Character Award | Sathamanam Bhavati | Won |
About Naresh Vijaya Krishna
Naresh Vijaya Krishna is an Indian actor popularly known as Senior Naresh who mainly works in the Telugu film industry.
He started his career as a child artist in 1972 with the film Pandanti Kapuram.
He has appeared in more than 200 films across Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada cinema.
His mother was famous actress and director Vijaya Nirmala, and his father was K. S. Murthy.
He is known for his comedy roles and strong supporting characters in Telugu films.