Nani movies & biography
Nani, born Ghanta Naveen Babu on 24 February 1984 in Hyderabad, is a Telugu actor, producer, and television presenter. He is known for his roles in films such as Eega (2012), Jersey (2019), and Dasara (2023), and for hosting Bigg Boss Telugu 2 (2018).
Quick facts
| Known for | Actor |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 February 1984 (age 42) |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Latest release | The Paradise (2026) |
Best Nani movies
Jersey
Hi Nanna
Court: State vs. A Nobody
Eega
Ante... Sundaraniki!
HIT: The Third CaseCareer overview
Nani made his acting debut in the romantic comedy Ashta Chamma (2008). He followed with Ala Modalaindi (2011) and Pilla Zamindar (2011). In 2012, he appeared in S. S. Rajamouli's fantasy film Eega and Gautham Vasudev Menon's romance Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu. He then starred in Yevade Subramanyam (2015) and Bhale Bhale Magadivoy (2015), the latter earning him a Critics Award for Best Actor. In 2016, he appeared in Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha and Gentleman. His 2017 releases include Nenu Local, Ninnu Kori, and Middle Class Abbayi. In 2019, he played Arjun in the sports drama Jersey and "Pencil" Parthasarathy in Nani's Gang Leader. He received a Nandi Award and Filmfare Award South for Dasara (2023), in which he played Dharani. His other recent films include Shyam Singha Roy (2021), Ante Sundaraniki (2022), Hi Nanna (2023), and Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (2024). As a producer under Wall Poster Cinema, he produced Awe (2018), HIT: The First Case (2020), HIT: The Second Case (2022), and Court – State vs a Nobody (2025). He also hosted Bigg Boss Telugu 2 in 2018.
Nani movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Paradise | Sarakka 'Jadal' | 4.4 TMDB |
| 2025 | HIT: The Third Case | Arjun Sarkaar | 6.7 TMDB |
| 2025 | HIT: The Third Case | Producer | 6.7 TMDB |
| 2025 | Court: State vs. A Nobody | Producer | 7.4 TMDB |
| 2023 | Hi Nanna | Viraj | 7.9 TMDB |
| 2023 | Dasara | Dharani | 6.5 TMDB |
| 2022 | Ante... Sundaraniki! | K. P. V. S. S. P. R. Sundara Prasad | 7.0 TMDB |
| 2020 | HIT: The First Case | Producer | 6.7 TMDB |
| 2019 | Jersey | Arjun | 8.1 TMDB |
| 2015 | Janda Pai Kapiraju | Aravind Shiva Shankar/Maya Kannan | 4.2 TMDB |
| 2012 | Eega | Nani | 7.1 TMDB |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nani's latest movie?
His latest film is HIT: The Third Case (2025), in which he plays Arjun Sarkaar and also serves as producer.
What was Nani's debut film?
He made his acting debut in Ashta Chamma (2008).
What is Nani's age and birthplace?
He was born on 24 February 1984 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What are Nani's best-known films?
His notable films include Eega (2012), Bhale Bhale Magadivoy (2015), Jersey (2019), Shyam Singha Roy (2021), and Dasara (2023).
Page last updated 23 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.