Nagarjuna Akkineni
Biography
Akkineni Nagarjuna is an Indian film actor, producer, and television presenter born on August 29, 1959, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He works primarily in Telugu cinema and television, alongside supporting and cameo roles in Bollywood and Tamil films. Having acted in over ninety films as a lead, his known film credits include works such as Manmadhudu, Shiva, and Gitanjali. He has received nine state Nandi Awards, three Filmfare Awards South, and National Film Awards, including a Special Mention and the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for producing the 1996 film Ninne Pelladata. In 2013, he represented South Indian cinema at the Delhi Film Festival celebration of 100 Years of Indian Cinema alongside Ramesh Sippy and Vishal Bhardwaj.
Career overview
Akkineni Nagarjuna is an Indian film actor, producer, and television presenter who works primarily in Telugu cinema and television. Born on August 29, 1959, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, he has built an extensive filmography over his career, appearing in over ninety films as a lead actor. In addition to his primary work in Telugu cinema, he has taken on supporting and cameo roles, expanding his acting credits to include Bollywood and Tamil films. Some of the notable films associated with his career include Manmadhudu, Shiva, and Gitanjali.
Throughout his career, his work has been recognized with numerous accolades. He is a recipient of multiple awards, including nine state Nandi Awards, three Filmfare Awards South, and National Film Awards. Beyond performing in front of the camera, he has also worked behind the scenes as a producer. In 1996, he produced the film Ninne Pelladata, which earned the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for that year.
Further establishing his prominence in the industry, he represented the cinema of South India in 2013 at the Delhi Film Festival celebrations marking 100 Years of Indian Cinema. He appeared at the event alongside Ramesh Sippy and Vishal Bhardwaj, who represented Bollywood. With a professional footprint spanning acting, producing, and presenting, Nagarjuna remains a significant figure in Indian entertainment.
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Full Filmography
139 titles- Vaasivaadi Tassadiyya (2027) as Bangarraju & Dr. Ram Mohan
- Lenin (2026) Producer
- Anaganaga Oka Raju (2026) as Narrator
- ENE Repeat (2026) as Special appearance
- Coolie (2025) as Simon
- Kuberaa (2025) as Deepak Tej
- Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale (2024) as Self
- Naa Saami Ranga (2024) as Kishtayya
- Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva (2022) as Anish Shetty
- Bangarraju (2022) as Bangar Raju & Dr. Ram Mohan
- Bangarraju (2022) Producer
- The Ghost (2022) as Vikram Naidu
- Wild Dog (2021) as Vijay Varma
- Manmadhudu 2 (2019) as Samba Siva Rao 'Sam'
- Manmadhudu 2 (2019) Producer
- Devadas (2018) as Deva
- Chi La Sow (2018) Producer
- Officer (2018) as Shivaji Rao
- Raju Gari Gadhi 2 (2017) as Rudra
- Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017) as Hathiram Bhavaji
- Bigg Boss Telugu (2017) as Host
- Bigg Boss Telugu (2017) as Presenter/Host
- Bigg Boss Telugu (2017) as Himself/Host
- Bigg Boss Telugu (2017) Presenter
- Rarandoi Veduka Chudham (2017) Producer
- Hello! (2017) Producer
- Premam (2016) as Vikram's Father (Cameo Appearance)
- Nirmala Convent (2016) as Nagarjuna
- Oopiri (2016) as Vikramaditya
- Soggade Chinni Nayana (2016) as Bangar Raju & Dr. Ram Mohan
- Soggade Chinni Nayana (2016) Playback Singer
- Soggade Chinni Nayana (2016) Producer
- Inji Iduppazhagi (2015) as Cameo Appearance
- Akhil (2015) as Cameo
- Dongata (2015) as Self
- Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu (2014) as Host
- Manam (2014) as Nageswar Rao / Seetharamudu / Bittu
- Manam (2014) Producer
- Oka Laila Kosam (2014) Producer
- Exploring ''Shiva'' Movie After 25 Years (2014)
- Jagadguru Adi Shankara (2013) as Chandaludu
- Greeku Veerudu (2013) as Chandu
- Bhai (2013) as Bhai
- Bhai (2013) Producer
- Shirdi Sai (2012) as Sai
- Damarukam (2012) as Mallikarjuna
- Rajanna (2011) as Rajanna
- Rajanna (2011) Producer
- Gaganam (2011) as Major Ravindra
- Ragada (2010) as Satya Reddy
- Thakita Thakita (2010) as Nag
- Kedi (2010) as rummy
- Krishnarjuna (2008)
- King (2008) as King / Bottu Seenu / Sarath
- Don (2007) as Don
- Sri Ramadasu (2006) as Bhakta Ramadasu
- Boss (2006) as Gopal 'GK' Krishna
- Style (2006) as Mass
- Super (2005) as Akhil
- Mass (2004) as Ganesh
- Mass (2004) Producer
- Nenunnanu (2004) as Venu
- LOC: Kargil (2003) as Major Padmapani Acharya
- Sivamani (2003) as Shivamani
- Satyam (2003) Producer
- Manmadhudu (2002) as Abhiram
- Manmadhudu (2002) Producer
- Agni Varsha (2002) as Yavakri
- Santosham (2002) as Karthikeya alias Karthik
- Eduruleni Manishi (2001) as Surya Murthi / Satya Murthi
- Snehamante Idera (2001)
- Akasa Veedhilo (2001)
- Bava Nachadu (2001) as Actor
- Nuvvu Vasthavani (2000) as Chinni
- Azad (2000) as Chandra Sekhar Azad
- Yuvakudu (2000) Producer
- Ninne Premistha (2000) as Srinivas
- Prema Katha (1999) Producer
- Ravoyi Chandamama (1999) as Shashi
- Seetharama Raju (1999) as Rama Raju
- Seetharama Raju (1999) Producer
- Auto Driver (1998) as Actor
- Angaaray (1998)
- Chandralekha (1998)
- Chandralekha (1998) Producer
- Aahaa..! (1998) Producer
- Aavida Maa Aavide (1998) as C. I. Vikranth
- Zakhm (1998)
- Ratchagan (1997) as Ajay Padmanabhan
- Annamayya (1997) as Annamayya
- Ramudochadu (1996) as Ram
- Ninne Pelladatha (1996) as Seenu
- Ninne Pelladatha (1996) Producer
- Mr. Bechara (1996) as Ajay
- Ghatotkachudu (1995) as Himself (Cameo appearance)
- Criminal (1995) as Dr. Ajay Kumar
- Sisindri (1995) as Raja
- Sisindri (1995) Producer
- Gharana Bullodu (1995)
- Vajram (1995)
- Hello Brother (1994) as Deva & Ravi Varma
- Rakshana (1993) as A.C.P Bose
- Varasudu (1993)
- Govindha Govindha (1993) as Seenu
- Allari Alludu (1993) as Kalyan / Rajesh
- Khuda Gawah (1992) as Insp. Raja Mirza
- President Gari Pellam (1992)
- Killer (1992)
- Antam (1992) as Raghav / Shekhar
- Shanti Kranti (1991) as Inspector Subhash (Telugu Version)
- Nirnayam (1991) as Vamsi Krishna
- Chaitanya (1991) as Hero
- Jaitra Yatra (1991)
- Prema Yuddham (1990) as Kalyan
- Shiva (1990) as Shiva
- Iddaru Iddare (1990)
- Neti Siddhartha (1990) as Siddhartha
- Vicky Dada (1989) as Vicky Dada
- Geethanjali (1989) as Prakash
- Siva (1989) as Siva
- Vijay (1989)
- Agni (1989) as Pawan Kumar
- Janaki Ramudu (1988)
- Aakhari Poratam (1988) as Vihari
- Murali Krishnudu (1988)
- Rao Gari Illu (1988) as Himself (Guest appearance)
- Chinababu (1988)
- Collector Gari Abbai (1987) as Ravi
- Majnu (1987) as Rajesh
- Sankeertana (1987)
- Agni Putrudu (1987)
- Kirayi Dada (1987)
- Captain Nagarjuna (1986)
- Vikram (1986)
- Prema Kanuka (1981) Producer
- Sudigundalu (1968) as Cameo
- King 100
- King 100 Producer
- Bigg Boss Buzzz Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nagarjuna Akkineni best known for?
Nagarjuna Akkineni is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lenin (2026), Kuberaa (2025), The Ghost (2022), Wild Dog (2021).
When and where was Nagarjuna Akkineni born?
Nagarjuna Akkineni was born on August 29, 1959 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Nagarjuna Akkineni have?
Nagarjuna Akkineni has accumulated over 139 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2027.
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Akkineni Nagarjuna is an Indian film actor, producer, and television presenter born on August 29, 1959, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He works primarily in Telugu cinema and television, alongside supporting and cameo roles in Bollywood and Tamil films. Having acted in over ninety films as a lead, his known film credit...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Aakhari Poratam (1988) as Vihari — aged about 28
- Manmadhudu (2002) as Abhiram — aged about 42
- Ghatotkachudu (1995) as Himself (Cameo appearance) — aged about 35
- Kuberaa (2025) as Deepak Tej — aged about 65
- Premam (2016) as Vikram's Father (Cameo Appearance) — aged about 56
- Nuvvu Vasthavani (2000) as Chinni — aged about 40
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