Akkineni Nagarjuna

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Full Name	Akkineni Nagarjuna
Occupation	Movie Actor
Date Of Birth	Aug 29, 1959(1959-08-29)
Age	65
Birthplace	Chennai
Country	India
Horoscope	Virgo

Akkineni Nagarjuna Biography

Akkineni Nagarjuna is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on August 29, 1959 in Chennai, India. Teluga film veteran who became a nine-time Nandi Award winner and two-time National Film Award winner. In 2014, he appeared in Manam and a film by Mani Ratnam.

He co-starred with Mohan Babu in the 1997 Telugu film Annamayya.

Akkineni Nagarjuna (born 29 August 1959) is an Indian film actor, producer, television presenter, and entrepreneur, primarily known for his works in Telugu language films. He has also worked in some Hindi and Tamil language films. He has received nine state Nandi Awards, three Filmfare Awards South and a National Film Award-Special Mention. In 1996, he produced Ninne Pelladata, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.

Akkineni began acting as a child artist in the 1967 Telugu film Sudigundalu directed by veteran Adurthi Subbarao. He appeared as an infant in movie Velugu Needalu penned by Sri Sri. Both movies starred his father Akkineni Nageswara Rao in the lead role. Years later he made his debut as a lead actor through the 1986 Telugu film Vikram, directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It is the remake of the 1983 Hindi film Hero. The film was a success, giving Akkineni a good start. Later, he starred in films like Majnu, directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, which was well received. Akkineni got positive reviews for his portrayal of a heartbroken man. He then starred in Sankeertana, a below average grosser directed by debutant Geetha Krishna with music by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was appreciated for its content and music.

He married his second wife, Amala Akkineni, in 1992. He has two children named Naga and Akhil.

Akkineni Nagarjuna Net Worth

Akkineni Nagarjuna is one of the richest Movie Actor from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Akkineni Nagarjuna 's net worth $50 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He had his first starring film role playing the title character in the 1986 drama, Vikram.

He acted in his 100th film, Greeku Veerudu, in 2012.

Akkineni Nagarjuna was born on 29 August 1959 in Madras (present-day Chennai) to the late veteran actor Nageswara Rao Akkineni and his wife Annapurna Akkineni. The family later moved to Hyderabad, where he attended the Hyderabad Public School and Little Flower Junior College, Hyderabad. He completed one year of his Bachelor of Engineering from the College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University in Madras, and earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Akkineni Nagarjuna height 5 ft 10 in Akkineni weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Akkineni Nagarjuna Dating?

According to our records, Akkineni Nagarjuna married to Amala Akkineni , Lakshmi Daggubati. As of December 1, 2023, Akkineni Nagarjuna’s is not dating anyone.

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Akkineni is also known for his works in biographical films, he played 15th- century composer Annamacharya in the 1997 film Annamayya, Yavakri (the son of the ascetic Bharadwaja) in the 2002 film Agni Varsha, Major Padmapani Acharya, in the 2003 war film LOC Kargil, 17th-century composer Kancherla Gopanna in the 2006 film Sri Ramadasu, Suddala Hanmanthu in the 2011 film Rajanna, Sai Baba of Shirdi in the 2012 film Shirdi Sai, Chandaludu in the 2013 film Jagadguru Adi Sankara, and Hathiram Bhavaji in the 2017 film Om Namo Venkatesaya.

Facts & Trivia

Akkineni Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Akkineni Nagarjuna celebrates birthday on August 29 of every year.

Nagarjuna, along with his wife Amala, are co-founders of Blue Cross of Hyderabad, recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India. It is a non- government organisation (NGO) in Hyderabad, which works for the welfare of animals. Akkineni was also involved in welfare programs undertaken by the MAA TV association, and presently serves as the brand ambassador for HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns. In 2010, he starred in an HIV/AIDS animated software tutorial created by TeachAIDS, a nonprofit founded at Stanford University.

How is Nagarjuna so rich?

Akkineni Nagarjuna’s Net Worth 2021: Akkineni Nagarjuna’s main source of income is said to be from his business deals, movies and from hosting shows on a small screen. Reportedly, Nag is the only actor in Tollywood who is earning more than films through several businesses.

How much does Nagarjuna charge per movie?

Remuneration Per Movie Nagarjuna takes the remuneration of Rs 9-11cr per film and he is also one of the highest tax payers in the country, as per reports.

What is the salary of Nagarjuna Akkineni?

Nagarjuna’s salary, yearly income and assets: He reportedly has a yearly income of over Rs 48 crore whereas his monthly takeaways are over Rs 4 crore.

Why is Nagarjuna called King?

Nagarjuna King Of Tollywood For A Reason. Akkineni Nagarjuna took the legacy of his father Late Akkineni Nageswara Rao and is one among the most prominent actors of Telugu cinema. He is called as a perfect businessman and has a high success rate as a producer. He has acted in over ninety films as a lead actor.

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