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    AKKINENI NAGARJUNA Profile




    Name: Akkineni Nagarjuna
    Nick name: Nag
    Born: August 29, 1959 (12:27)
    Birth Place: Chennai,Tamil Nadu, India
    Zodiac sign: Virgo
    Height: 6' (1.83 m)
    Nationality: Indian
    Religion: Hindu

    Education
    Schooling: Hyderabad Public School
    Intermediate: Little flower school, Abids, Hyderabad
    B.E (Mechanical) : Guindy Engg. College, Madras
    MS (Automobile) : University of Michigan, USA

    Family
    Father: Sri.Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR)
    Mother: Smt. Annapoorna
    First Marriage: Lakshmi (18 February 1984)
    Second Marriage: Amala (11 June 1992)
    Sons: Naga Chaitanya (Born on 23 November 1986-Mother-Lakshmi-Birth Place-Hyderabad), Akhil (Born on 8 April, 1994-Mother-Amala-Birth Place-San Jose,USA)

    Other Family Members
    Mr.Venkat Akkineni (brother) Ms.Satyavathi (Sister) Mr.Yarlagadda surendra (Bava) Mr.Sumanth (Nephew, Premakadha fame) Ms.Supriya (Niece, Akkada ammayi-Ikkada abbai fame) Mr.Chalasani Ramesh (Bava)

    Mother tongue:Telugu

    Address:
    Plot No.959-A. Road No.48, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-500033
    First Shooting: Sep 20, 1985 at Annapurna Studios
    Debut Movie: Vikram, 23rd May 1986
    Fast Facts: • First film Vikram released on 23-05-1986
    • Child artist in Sudigundaalu
    • Sang a song in Sitaramaraju - Vinudu Vinudu Ee cigarette


    Akkineni Nagarjuna Born August 29, 1959 in Chennai, India), often known as Nagarjuna, is a popular Telugu Cinema actor and a successful producer. He is the son of veteran actor, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who was an actor in the 60's and 70's.
    Nagarjuna was born to Telugu cinema star Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Annapurna Akkineni. Nagarjuna did his schooling at Hyderabad Public School and later went to Little Flower Junior College to do his intermediate. After that, he went on to do mechanical engineering in the highly-reputed College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai(also called as Anna University). He later attended the University of Michigan, Anne Arbor, where he got a masters degree in Automobile engineering.
    He has two sons, Naga Chaitanya, and Akhil Akkineni(featured in Sisindri).


    His first movie Vikram released on May 23, 1986 was a remake of the Hindi film Hero. After acting in four films, he acted in Majnu as a tragedy hero; similar roles were known to be his father's forte. He acted with his father in the movie Collectorgari Abbayi. His first big hit was Akhari Poraatam co-starring Sridevi that ran for 100 days in 12 centers. Geethanjali a love story directed by Maniratnam followed by Shiva an action film directed by Ram Gopal Varma were highly successful and established him as one of the top heroes. He was known for encouraging new directors such as Ram Gopal Varma by giving them a chance to make movies with him. He also made his Bollywood debut with the Hindi remake of Shiva. Movies such as President Gari Pellam and Hello Brother gave him the status of a mass hero. After that, Ninne Pelladutha directed by Krishna Vamsi followed and was a huge hit. Later, he took up the challenge of portraying Annamacharya, the legendary singer/poet of medieval times in the movie Annamayya It ran for 100 days in 42 centers and is one of the biggest hits in Tollywood. He won the National Award for this role in Special Jury. He is the only actor in Tollywood to receive this award.

    In 2004, Nagarjuna had two releases, Nenunnanu and Mass, both which went on to become super hits. In 2005, Nagarjuna had one release, Super. Super didn't reach upto the exceptations. In 2006, Nagarjuna had two releases, Sri Ramadasu, a period film based on the life of great saint-composer Ramadasu, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, and Boss, I Love You. Sri Ramadasu was a big hit at box office however Boss, I Love You was a flop. His next project is Don, which is directed by Raghava Lawrence. After the Don he worked in a multistarrer movie with Manchu Vishnuvardhan babu in Krishnarjuna in the direction of P.Vasu. It didn't do well at Box-Office. Now, he is working in "King", Sreenu Vytla is the Director and Cute looking Trisha is the heroine. It was rumored that Nagarjuna is going to do a film "Power" in Lawrence Direction where Nag's close friend and Bollywood turned Tollywood Heroine Tabu is doing a cameo role.


    Trivia
    * He revived his father’s production Annapurna Studios which has become one of the most successful production companies of recent times in Tollywood.
    * Nagarjuna never hesitates to experiment when he produces films.He gave a chance to a newcomer who had no prior experience in movies to direct him. The newcomer didn't disappoint him and went on to become one of the finest directors of Indian film industry. The director is none other than RamGopal Verma. Nag is also known for his swiftness in decision making. He agreed to work with Krishna Vamsi(director) after seeing 10-minute-rushes of the director's film Gulabi. His decision proved to be bang on target as they made the blockbuster movie Ninne Pelladutha.
    * Nagarjuna never works after 6pm. If there is night shoot, he has to be informed 4 days earlier.
    * Nag is not very keen on acting in Tamil films despite the fact that he has a huge fan following in Tamilnadu.His films like Geethanjali and Shiva had seen excellent runs in Tamil nadu. His re-entry in Tamil however was marred by the listless movie,Ratchagan. Nag however got raving reviews for his performance in Ratchagan and obviously the screenplay/story of the movie was a letdown.
    * He also own's a major share in MAA TV.

    Awards

    * Vamsi Berkley Award-Vikram-1986
    * Bharathamuni-Geetanjali-1989
    * Andhrapradesh Cinegoers Award-Geetanjali-1989
    * Vamsi Berkley Award-Shiva-1989
    * Cinema Express Award-Shiva-1989
    * Film Fare Award-Shiva-1989
    * Akruthi Film Award-Ninne Pelladutha-1996
    * Bangaru Nandi- Andhra Pradesh State Government
    * Award-Annamayya-1997
    * Bharathamuni Award-Annamayya-1997
    * Screen Videocon Award-Annamayya-1997
    * National Award- Central Government Special Jury Award-Annamayya-1997
    * Andhra Pradesh Film Journalists Association Award-Azad-2000
    * Bngaru Nandi- Andhra Pradesh State Government Award (Sharing with Sri.Chiranjeevi)-Santosham & Manmadhudu-2002
    * MAA TV Cinema Award for Most Successful Hero of the Year-Santosham & Manmadhudu-2002

    FILMOGRAPHY

    2008
    King
    Krishnarjuna Lord Krishna

    2007
    Don

    2006
    Boss - I Love You Gopal Krishna
    Sri Ramadasu Gopanna/Sri Ramadasu

    2005
    Super Akhil Nomination, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)

    2004
    Mass Ganesh
    Nenunnanu Venu

    2003
    LOC Kargil Maj. Padmapani Acharya,
    2 Rajputana Rifles
    Shivamani 9848022338 Shivamani

    2002
    Manmadhudu Abhiram
    Agni Varsha Yavakri
    Santosham Karthikeya aka Karthik Winner, Nandi Award for Best Actor

    2001
    Snehamante Idera Aravind
    Akasa Veedhilo Chandu
    Bava Nachadu Ajay
    Eduruleni Manishi Surya Murthy/Satya Murthy

    2000
    Azad Azad
    Ninne Premista Srinivas
    Nuvvu Vastavani Chinni

    1999
    Ravoyi Chandamama Sashi
    Seetaramaraju Ramaraju

    1998
    Zakhm Raman Desai
    Chandralekha Seeta Rama Rao
    Auto Driver Jagan
    Aavida Maa Aavide Vikranth
    Angaarey Raja

    1997
    Ratchagan Ajay
    Annamayya Annamayya Winner, Nandi Award for Best Actor
    Winner, National Film Award for Special Jury

    1996
    Ninne Pelladutha Seenu
    Mr. Bechara Ajay
    Ramudochhadu Ram
    Vajram Chakri

    1995
    Criminal Ajay Kumar
    Gharana Bullodu Raju
    Sisindri

    1994
    CriminalAjay Kumar
    Hello Brother Deva/Ravi Varma
    Govinda Govinda

    1993
    Allari Alludu Kalyan
    Varasudu Vinay
    Rakshana Bose

    1992
    President Gari Pellam
    Drohi Raghav/Shekhar Hindi
    Antham Raghav
    Kudha Gawah Insp. Raja Mirza

    1991
    Killer Eeshwar
    Jaitrayatra
    Santhi Kranthi
    Chaitanya Chaitanya
    Nirnayam Vamsi Krishna

    1990
    Shiva Shiva Hindi
    Iddaru Iddare
    Neti Siddhaartha
    Prema Yuddham

    1989
    Shiva Shiva Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
    Agni
    Geethanjali Prakash
    Vicky Daada Vikram
    Vijay

    1988
    Janaki Ramudu
    Murali Krishnudu Murali Krishna
    Chinna Babu
    Aakhari Poratam Vihari

    1987
    Kirayi Dada
    Agni Putrudu
    Collector Gari Abbai
    Sankeertana
    Majnu
    Aranyakanda

    1986
    Captain Nagarjuna
    Vikram Vikram



    As Producer

    * Super (2005) (producer)
    * Mass (2004) (producer)
    * Satyam (2003) (producer)
    * Manmadhudu (2002) (producer)
    * Yuvakudu (2000) (producer)
    * Prema Katha (1999) (producer)
    * Ninne Pelladatha (1996) (producer)
    * Sisindri (1995) (producer)
    * Shri Ranganeethulu (1983) (producer)
    * Premaabhishekam (1981) (producer)
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