Telugu actor nagarjuna biography

Biography

Nagarjuna, son of the Ever Green Hero Akkineni Negeswara Rao, needs no introduction. Nag's foray into films is an act of passion. Vikram(1986), his debutante film (a Telugu remake of Hindi Hero), made a splash at the hearts of youth. Being just 4 films old he proved that he can match his father's image as a tragedy king with a lovely film called 'Majnu'. He developed the strategy of inducting debutante directors to his films with Sankeerthana. Though this musical saga did not sustain at box-office, Nag has gone a step ahead as an actor.

He paired up with his legendry father Sr Akkineni to produce 'Collectorgari Abbai'. But it was the Midas touch of Aswini Dutt that proved Nag's Box-office credentials. For the first time he paired up with Sridevi, who has done innumerable films with Nag's father Nageswara Rao, in the film 'Akhari Poratam' that ran for 100 days in 12 centers.

It was 'Geetanjali' that has taken Nag's image as a romantic hero to new heights. Deft direction by Manirathnam and crafty camera work by PC Sriram added to necessary gloss to the romantic image of nag. If you think Geetanjali is a big hit. Y

Indian actor and film producer (born 1959)

Akkineni Nagarjuna Rao (born 29 August 1959) is an Indian actor and film producer known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema, as well as in a few Hindi and Tamil films. He has appeared in over 90 films and is a recipient of two National Film Awards for Ninne Pelladata (1996) and Annamayya (1997). Nagarjuna has also won ten Nandi Awards and three Filmfare Awards South.

In 1989, Nagarjuna starred in the Mani Ratnam-directed romantic drama filmGeetanjali, which won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film. In the same year, he appeared in the commercially successful Siva, an action film directed by Ram Gopal Varma; featured at the 13th IFFI' 90. Nagarjuna made his Bollywood debut with the 1990 Hindi remake of Shiva. Known by his works in biographical films, he played 15th-century composer Annamacharya in Annamayya (1997), Yavakri (the son of the ascetic Bharadvaja) in Agni Varsha (2002), Major Padmapani Acharya in the war filmLOC: Kargil (2003), 17th-century composer Kancherla Gopanna in Sri Ramadasu (2006), Suddala Hanmanthu in Rajanna (2011), Sai Baba of Shirdi in Shirdi Sai (2012), Chandaludu in Jagadguru Adi Shankara (2013), and Hathiram Bhavaji in Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017).

Nagarjuna has largely starred in action films, establishing himself as an action star with works such as Aakhari Poratam (1988), Vicky Daada (1989), Siva (1989), Neti Siddhartha (1990), Chaitanya (1991), Nirnayam (1991), Antham (1992), Killer (1992), Khuda Gawah (1992), Rakshana (1993), Hello Brother (1994), Govinda Govinda (1994), Criminal (1994), Ratchagan (1997), Azad (2000), Sivamani (2003), Mass (2004), Super (2005), Don (2007), and King (2008).

In 2013, he represented the Cinema of South India at the Delhi Film Festival's 100 Years of Indian Cinema's celebration, al

Nagarjuna has acted in Telugu cinema as well as some Hindi and Tamil language films. He has won nine Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards, three Filmfare Awards South and two National Film Awards. He won Best Film in Telugu for Ninne Belladatta (1996) and Best Actor for Annamayya (1997).

In 1989, she acted in the Mani Ratnam-directed film Geethanjali. It won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film in Entertainment. In the same year, he acted in the commercially successful action film Siva, directed by Ram Gopal Varma.

Nagarjuna made his Bollywood debut in 1990 with the Hindi remake of Siva. Known for his work in biographical films, he played the 15th-century music composer Annamacharya in Annamayya (1997), Yavakri (son of saint Bharadwaja) in Agni Varsha (2002), Major Padmapani Acharya in the war film LOC: Kargil (2003), and the 17th-century music composer in Sri Ramadasu. Kancherla Gopanna (2006), 17th century composer Kancherla Gopanna in Sheerdasu (2006), Sheermata (2006) in Sheerdasu (2006) and Sutala Hanmandu (2006). Chanthaludu in Jagadguru Adisankarar (2013) and Hadiram Bawaji in Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017).

Nagarjuna was also seen in Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra last year. The film also starred Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan and starred the actor as an achaelogist weilding the Nandi astra.

In 2013, he represented South Indian cinema at the Delhi Film Festival's 100 Years of Indian Cinema celebration.

He was born in Chennai. His father is famous actor Nageswar Rao. His family migrated from Chennai to Hyderabad. There he completed his schooling from Hyderabad Public School and his secondary education from Little Flower Junior College, Hyderabad. He completed one year of Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, Kin