Nagarjuna
Biography - Akkineni Nagarjuna
Akkineni Nagarjuna (Telugu: ఆక్కినేని నాగార్జున), often known as Nagarjuna, is a popular Telugu film actor and a successful producer. He is the son of veteran actor, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who is a respected actor with several successful films made over the last decades, four and a half.
Personal History
Nagarjuna was born to Telugu film actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Annapurna Akkineni. Nagarjuna did his studies at Hyderabad Public School and later went to Ratna Junior College to do his intermediate. After that, he went to do mechanical engineering in the Faculty of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai (also called Anna University). He later attended the University of Louisiana, Lafayette, where he received his master's degree in Automotive Engineering.
Nagarjuna has married twice. He is currently married to Amala who was a popular actress in Tamil and Telugu film industry. He has two children. Naga Chaitanya from his first marriage and remarriage Achilles Akkineni (shown in Sisindri).
The star is a close friend of the most popular heroine in Tollywood and Bollywood, Tabu.
The wage and wealth
Nagarjuna charges about 12crores per film and is considered the richest people in the Telugu film industry
Acting career
1986-2004
His first movie Vikram released on May 24, 1986 was a remake of Hindi film starring Jackie Shroff hero. After acting in four films, he acted in Majnu as a tragedy hero; similar roles were known to be his father's strength. He performed with his father in the film Collectorgari Abbayi. His first major success was Akhari Poraatam co-starring Sridevi that lasted 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 main heroes. During this phase of his career he has enjoyed working with new directors such as Ram Gopal Varma, to recreate his screen persona and enjoy some creative energy, through the new focus of these young directors. He also made his debut in Bollywood with the Hindi remake of Shiva. President Gari Pellam films like Brother Hi and gave it the status of a mass hero. After that, Ninne Krishna Vamsi directed Pelladutha appealed to a broad cross section of people, both young and mature. The film was a huge success at the box office. He later took on the challenge of portraying Annamacharya, the legendary singer / poet of medieval times in the movie Annamayya 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.
2004-Present
In 2004, Nagarjuna had two versions, Nenunnanu and the Mass, the latter will be a success. [1]. In 2005, Nagarjuna had one release, Super. Super did not reach to the exceptations. Then 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 the head, I Love You. Sri Ramadasu was a big hit at the box office but he got Nandi Award for Sri ramadasu boss, I Love You was a failure. [2] His early release of Don, was directed by Raghava Lawrence.His latest King, was directed by Sreenu Vaitla is a great success.
Films
Currently Nagarjuna acted in a film called 'King'. The film is directed by Sreenu Vaitla and produced by D Sivaprasad Reddy. His co-stars are Trisha Krishnan, Srihari, Sunil. It is released on December 25, 2008. The main attraction in the film is "Nag" portrays himself 3 different characters, with good energy in all the characters, especially in bottu Seenu character. The film also has vary good songs one of which is represented with 8 heroines Genelia, Priyamani, Charmée, Mamata Mohandas, Trisha, Sneha Ullal, Kamna Jatmalani and Anushka. The film is doing well at the box office.
Annapurna Studios
Nagarjuna revived his father's production Annapurna studies has become one of the most successful production companies of recent times in Tollywood. He gave the opportunity for a newcomer who had no prior experience in movies to direct. The newcomer did not disappoint him and became one of the best directors in the Indian film industry. The director is none other than Ramgopal Verma. Nagarjuna is also known for its speed in decision-making. He agreed to work with Krishna Vamsi (director) after seeing 10 minutes of flash movie Gulabi director. His decision proved to be bang on target as they made the blockbuster Ninne Pelladutha [citation needed] ..
Trivia
Nagarjuna owns several restaurants in India and abroad and often visits them regularly.
Nagarjuna is investing about 87 billion rupees in real estate projects in Dubai. He intends to team up with SRK to build a project of national power level in Hyderabad.
Nagarjuna is a close friend to the business tycoon Anil Ambani.
While working in Khuda Gawah in Afganisthan, Nagarjuna loved the region so much that he bought a large property there and wanted to build a movie studio, but later sold the property after the attacks of 9/11.
Filmography
Actor
2013 - Agni Varsham
2012 - Love Story
2012 - Sri Jagadguru Adi Shankara
2012 - Damarukam
2012 - Bhai
2012 - Shirdi Sai
2011 - Rajanna
2011 - Payanam
2011 - Gaganam
2010 - Ragada
2010 - Kedi
2010 - Takita Takita
2010 - Singa Vettai ( Tamil )
2009 - Puthukkottai Azhagan ( Tamil )
2008 - King
2008 - Krishnarjuna
2007 - Don
2007 - Don NO. 1 ( Hindi )
2007 - Boss I Love You ( Malayalam )
2006 - Boss - I Love You
2006 - Sri Ramadasu
2005 - Super
2004 - Nenunnanu
2004 - Mass
2003 - Shivamani 9848022338
2003 - Loc - Kargil ( Hindi )
2002 - Santosham
2002 - Nuvvu Vasthavani
2002 - Manmadhudu
2001 - Akasa Veedhilo
2001 - Bava Nachadu
2001 - Snehamante Idera
2001 - Eduruleni Manishi
2001 - Adhipati
2000 - Ninne Premista
2000 - Azad
1999 - Seetaramaraju
1999 - Ravoyi Chandamama
1998 - Auto Driver
1998 - Aavida Maa Aavide
1998 - Chandralekha
1997 - Annamayya
1997 - Rakshakudu 1997
1997 - Ratchagan ( Tamil )
1996 - Ninne Pelladutha
1996 - Vajram
1996 - Ramudochhadu
1995 - Gharana Bullodu
1995 - Criminal
1995 - Sisindri ( Telugu )
1994 - Govinda Govinda ( Telugu )
1994 - Hello Brother ( Telugu )
1993 - Rakshana (1993) ( Telugu )
1993 - Varasudu ( Telugu )
1993 - Allari Alludu ( Telugu )
1992 - Antham 1992 ( Telugu )
1992 - President Gari Pellam ( Telugu )
1992 - Killer (1992) ( Telugu )
1991 - Nirnayam 1991 ( Telugu )
1991 - Shanti Kranthi ( Telugu )
1990 - Iddaru Iddare ( Telugu )
1989 - Shiva ( Telugu )
1989 - Geethanjali ( Telugu )
1989 - Geethanjali ( Malayalam )
1988 - Janaki Ramudu ( Telugu )
1988 - Chinna Babu
1987 - Kirayi Dada
1987 - Majnu
1987 - Sankeertana
Producer
2011 - Rajanna
2005 - Super
2004 - Mass
2003 - Satyam
2002 - Manmadhudu
2000 - Yuvakudu
1999 - Prema Katha
1999 - Seetaramaraju
1998 - Chandralekha
1996 - Ninne Pelladutha
1995 - Sisindri
Singer
1999 - Seetaramaraju
Awards
National Film Awards
1998 - National Film Award for Special Jury for Annamayya
Nandi Awards
1997 - Nandi Award for Best Actor for Annamayya
999 - Kamsya(Bronze) Nandi Award for Best Feature Film for Prema Katha
002 - Nandi Award for Best Actor for Santosham
002 - Swarna(Gold) Nandi Award for Best Feature Film for Manmadhudu
006 - Nandi Award for Best Actor for Sri Ramadasu
Filmfare Awards
1990 - Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) for Shiva
Upcoming Movies
Sri Jagadguru Adi Shankara ( Telugu )
Release Date : 08 Oct 2012
Shirdi Sai ( Telugu )
Release Date : 06 Sep 2012
Bhai ( Telugu )
Release Date : 23 Dec 2012
Love Story ( Telugu )
Release Date : 25 Dec 2012
Damarukam ( Telugu )
Release Date : 31 Aug 2012
Agni Varsham ( Telugu )
Release Date : 10 Jun 2013
Akkineni Nagarjuna (Telugu: ఆక్కినేని నాగార్జున), often known as Nagarjuna, is a popular Telugu film actor and a successful producer. He is the son of veteran actor, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who is a respected actor with several successful films made over the last decades, four and a half.
Personal History
Nagarjuna was born to Telugu film actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Annapurna Akkineni. Nagarjuna did his studies at Hyderabad Public School and later went to Ratna Junior College to do his intermediate. After that, he went to do mechanical engineering in the Faculty of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai (also called Anna University). He later attended the University of Louisiana, Lafayette, where he received his master's degree in Automotive Engineering.
Nagarjuna has married twice. He is currently married to Amala who was a popular actress in Tamil and Telugu film industry. He has two children. Naga Chaitanya from his first marriage and remarriage Achilles Akkineni (shown in Sisindri).
The star is a close friend of the most popular heroine in Tollywood and Bollywood, Tabu.
The wage and wealth
Nagarjuna charges about 12crores per film and is considered the richest people in the Telugu film industry
Acting career
1986-2004
His first movie Vikram released on May 24, 1986 was a remake of Hindi film starring Jackie Shroff hero. After acting in four films, he acted in Majnu as a tragedy hero; similar roles were known to be his father's strength. He performed with his father in the film Collectorgari Abbayi. His first major success was Akhari Poraatam co-starring Sridevi that lasted 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 main heroes. During this phase of his career he has enjoyed working with new directors such as Ram Gopal Varma, to recreate his screen persona and enjoy some creative energy, through the new focus of these young directors. He also made his debut in Bollywood with the Hindi remake of Shiva. President Gari Pellam films like Brother Hi and gave it the status of a mass hero. After that, Ninne Krishna Vamsi directed Pelladutha appealed to a broad cross section of people, both young and mature. The film was a huge success at the box office. He later took on the challenge of portraying Annamacharya, the legendary singer / poet of medieval times in the movie Annamayya 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.
2004-Present
In 2004, Nagarjuna had two versions, Nenunnanu and the Mass, the latter will be a success. [1]. In 2005, Nagarjuna had one release, Super. Super did not reach to the exceptations. Then 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 the head, I Love You. Sri Ramadasu was a big hit at the box office but he got Nandi Award for Sri ramadasu boss, I Love You was a failure. [2] His early release of Don, was directed by Raghava Lawrence.His latest King, was directed by Sreenu Vaitla is a great success.
Films
Currently Nagarjuna acted in a film called 'King'. The film is directed by Sreenu Vaitla and produced by D Sivaprasad Reddy. His co-stars are Trisha Krishnan, Srihari, Sunil. It is released on December 25, 2008. The main attraction in the film is "Nag" portrays himself 3 different characters, with good energy in all the characters, especially in bottu Seenu character. The film also has vary good songs one of which is represented with 8 heroines Genelia, Priyamani, Charmée, Mamata Mohandas, Trisha, Sneha Ullal, Kamna Jatmalani and Anushka. The film is doing well at the box office.
Annapurna Studios
Nagarjuna revived his father's production Annapurna studies has become one of the most successful production companies of recent times in Tollywood. He gave the opportunity for a newcomer who had no prior experience in movies to direct. The newcomer did not disappoint him and became one of the best directors in the Indian film industry. The director is none other than Ramgopal Verma. Nagarjuna is also known for its speed in decision-making. He agreed to work with Krishna Vamsi (director) after seeing 10 minutes of flash movie Gulabi director. His decision proved to be bang on target as they made the blockbuster Ninne Pelladutha [citation needed] ..
Trivia
Nagarjuna owns several restaurants in India and abroad and often visits them regularly.
Nagarjuna is investing about 87 billion rupees in real estate projects in Dubai. He intends to team up with SRK to build a project of national power level in Hyderabad.
Nagarjuna is a close friend to the business tycoon Anil Ambani.
While working in Khuda Gawah in Afganisthan, Nagarjuna loved the region so much that he bought a large property there and wanted to build a movie studio, but later sold the property after the attacks of 9/11.
Filmography
Actor
2013 - Agni Varsham
2012 - Love Story
2012 - Sri Jagadguru Adi Shankara
2012 - Damarukam
2012 - Bhai
2012 - Shirdi Sai
2011 - Rajanna
2011 - Payanam
2011 - Gaganam
2010 - Ragada
2010 - Kedi
2010 - Takita Takita
2010 - Singa Vettai ( Tamil )
2009 - Puthukkottai Azhagan ( Tamil )
2008 - King
2008 - Krishnarjuna
2007 - Don
2007 - Don NO. 1 ( Hindi )
2007 - Boss I Love You ( Malayalam )
2006 - Boss - I Love You
2006 - Sri Ramadasu
2005 - Super
2004 - Nenunnanu
2004 - Mass
2003 - Shivamani 9848022338
2003 - Loc - Kargil ( Hindi )
2002 - Santosham
2002 - Nuvvu Vasthavani
2002 - Manmadhudu
2001 - Akasa Veedhilo
2001 - Bava Nachadu
2001 - Snehamante Idera
2001 - Eduruleni Manishi
2001 - Adhipati
2000 - Ninne Premista
2000 - Azad
1999 - Seetaramaraju
1999 - Ravoyi Chandamama
1998 - Auto Driver
1998 - Aavida Maa Aavide
1998 - Chandralekha
1997 - Annamayya
1997 - Rakshakudu 1997
1997 - Ratchagan ( Tamil )
1996 - Ninne Pelladutha
1996 - Vajram
1996 - Ramudochhadu
1995 - Gharana Bullodu
1995 - Criminal
1995 - Sisindri ( Telugu )
1994 - Govinda Govinda ( Telugu )
1994 - Hello Brother ( Telugu )
1993 - Rakshana (1993) ( Telugu )
1993 - Varasudu ( Telugu )
1993 - Allari Alludu ( Telugu )
1992 - Antham 1992 ( Telugu )
1992 - President Gari Pellam ( Telugu )
1992 - Killer (1992) ( Telugu )
1991 - Nirnayam 1991 ( Telugu )
1991 - Shanti Kranthi ( Telugu )
1990 - Iddaru Iddare ( Telugu )
1989 - Shiva ( Telugu )
1989 - Geethanjali ( Telugu )
1989 - Geethanjali ( Malayalam )
1988 - Janaki Ramudu ( Telugu )
1988 - Chinna Babu
1987 - Kirayi Dada
1987 - Majnu
1987 - Sankeertana
Producer
2011 - Rajanna
2005 - Super
2004 - Mass
2003 - Satyam
2002 - Manmadhudu
2000 - Yuvakudu
1999 - Prema Katha
1999 - Seetaramaraju
1998 - Chandralekha
1996 - Ninne Pelladutha
1995 - Sisindri
Singer
1999 - Seetaramaraju
Awards
National Film Awards
1998 - National Film Award for Special Jury for Annamayya
Nandi Awards
1997 - Nandi Award for Best Actor for Annamayya
999 - Kamsya(Bronze) Nandi Award for Best Feature Film for Prema Katha
002 - Nandi Award for Best Actor for Santosham
002 - Swarna(Gold) Nandi Award for Best Feature Film for Manmadhudu
006 - Nandi Award for Best Actor for Sri Ramadasu
Filmfare Awards
1990 - Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) for Shiva
Upcoming Movies
Sri Jagadguru Adi Shankara ( Telugu )
Release Date : 08 Oct 2012
Shirdi Sai ( Telugu )
Release Date : 06 Sep 2012
Bhai ( Telugu )
Release Date : 23 Dec 2012
Love Story ( Telugu )
Release Date : 25 Dec 2012
Damarukam ( Telugu )
Release Date : 31 Aug 2012
Agni Varsham ( Telugu )
Release Date : 10 Jun 2013