Nagarjuna Akkineni movies & biography
Nagarjuna Akkineni is an Indian actor, film producer, and television presenter born on 29 August 1959 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He predominantly works in Telugu cinema and is the son of actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. He has received two National Film Awards, nine Nandi Awards, and three Filmfare Awards South.
Quick facts
| Known for | Actor |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 August 1959 (age 67) |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Latest release | Lenin (2026) |
Best Nagarjuna Akkineni movies
Anaganaga Oka Raju
Kuberaa
Lenin
Coolie
Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva
LOC: KargilCareer overview
Nagarjuna Akkineni began his career as a child artist and made his debut as a leading actor with Vikram (1986). He then appeared in Mani Ratnam's romantic tragedy Geethanjali (1989) and Ram Gopal Varma's crime drama Siva (1989). His other films include Hello Brother (1994), Ninne Pelladata (1996), Annamayya (1997), Santosham (2002), Manmadhudu (2002), Mass (2004), Sri Ramadasu (2006), Manam (2014), Oopiri (2016), and Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022). As an actor and producer with Annapurna Studios, he has received two National Film Awards, including a Special Mention for Annamayya and Best Feature Film in Telugu for Ninne Pelladata, nine Nandi Awards, and three Filmfare Awards South. He has hosted several seasons of the reality show Bigg Boss Telugu and co-founded the Blue Cross of Hyderabad. In recent years, he appeared in Wild Dog (2021) as Vijay Varma, Bangarraju (2022) as Bangar Raju & Dr. Ram Mohan (also as producer), The Ghost (2022) as Vikram Naidu, and Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva (2022) as Anish Shetty. He was seen in Naa Saami Ranga (2024) as Kishtayya, Kuberaa (2025) as Deepak Tej, and Coolie (2025) as Simon. He is also set to appear as Narrator in Anaganaga Oka Raju (2026).
Nagarjuna Akkineni movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lenin | Producer | 6.3 TMDB |
| 2026 | Anaganaga Oka Raju | Narrator | 6.8 TMDB |
| 2025 | Coolie | Simon | 6.2 TMDB |
| 2025 | Kuberaa | Deepak Tej | 6.7 TMDB |
| 2022 | Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva | Anish Shetty | 6.2 TMDB |
| 2003 | LOC: Kargil | Major Padmapani Acharya | 5.6 TMDB |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nagarjuna Akkineni's latest movie?
His latest movie is Anaganaga Oka Raju (2026), where he appears as Narrator.
When did Nagarjuna Akkineni make his debut as a leading actor?
He made his debut as a leading actor with Vikram (1986).
What is Nagarjuna Akkineni's age and birthplace?
He was born on 29 August 1959 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
What are some of Nagarjuna Akkineni's best-known films?
His best-known films include Geethanjali (1989), Siva (1989), Hello Brother (1994), Ninne Pelladata (1996), Annamayya (1997), Santosham (2002), Manmadhudu (2002), Mass (2004), Sri Ramadasu (2006), Manam (2014), Oopiri (2016), and Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022).
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