Akkineni Nagarjuna: News

Indian actor Akkineni Nagarjuna was born on August 29, 1959, in Madras (Chennai) and is the son of veteran actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Annapurna. Nagarjuna, who has acted in over 100 films, is also a film producer, television presenter, as well as an entrepreneur. Nagarjuna, born in a Telugu-speaking family, moved to Hyderabad and completed his schooling at Hyderabad Public School. He is a BS graduate in Mechanical Engineering from the Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He has predominantly starred in Telugu films, besides Hindi and Tamil language films, and has received several awards, including three Filmfare Awards South, nine state Nandi Awards, and two National Film Awards. Nagarjuna started his career as a child artist and featured in the Telugu film ‘Sudigundalu’ in 1967. He made his debut as a lead actor in ‘Vikram,’ a 1986 Telugu film which was the remake of the Hindi film ‘Hero’ that was released in 1983. The film went on to be a hit, thus kickstarting Nagarjuna’s career.

10 Feb 2024

Disney+ Hotstar

Nagarjuna's 'Naa Saami Ranga' to soon premiere on Disney+ Hotstar

Telugu superstar Akkineni Nagarjuna's latest project, Naa Saami Ranga, was released theatrically on January 14.

29 Jan 2024

Chiranjeevi

Nagarjuna's 100th venture to clash with Chiranjeevi's 'Vishwambhara' 

Telugu cinema icon Nagarjuna Akkineni—known for films such as LOC Kargil, Geethanjali, and Siva—recently charmed audiences through his Naa Saami Ranga, released during the Sankranti weekend.

18 Jan 2024

Tamil Cinema

Dhanush's '#DNS' ('D51') is filming now; 'muhurat' ceremony photos inside

Dhanush is currently basking in the glory of his recently released action drama Captain Miller.

31 Dec 2023

Upcoming Movies

Nagarjuna's 99th film 'Naa Saami Ranga' locks release date: Details

Akkineni Nagarjuna's highly-anticipated Telugu film, Naa Saami Ranga, has finally locked its release date!

03 Dec 2023

Nani

'Hi Nanna' director on 'similarities' to 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'

Telugu actor Nani is gearing up for the release of his next, Hi Nanna, a father-daughter story set to arrive in theaters on Thursday (December 7).

22 Oct 2022

Netflix

Akkineni Nagarjuna's 'The Ghost' to arrive on OTT next month?

After witnessing underwhelming numbers at the box office, Akkineni Nagarjuna's latest Tollywood outing, The Ghost, which hit the theaters on October 5, is set for an early OTT debut.

23 Sep 2022

South Indian Cinema

It's Chiranjeevi's 'GodFather' vs Nagarjuna's 'The Ghost': What to expect?

Two mighty forces of Tollywood are locking horns at the box office on October 5.

05 Sep 2022

Bigg Boss

'Bigg Boss Telugu 6': Here's the complete list of contestants

The sixth season of the Telugu reality show Bigg Boss went on air on Sunday amidst much fanfare.

26 Aug 2022

South Indian Cinema

Trailer highlights of Nagarjuna Akkineni's 'The Ghost,' 'Chiyaan' Vikram's 'Cobra'

Trailers of films from two of the critically acclaimed actors from the South: Nagarjuna Akkineni and "Chiyaan" Vikram were dropped on Thursday, to the great joy of their fans.

13 Jul 2022

Alia Bhatt

Ayan Mukerji unveils new video from awe-inspiring world of 'Brahmastra'

On the occasion of Guru Purnima, Ayan Mukerji, the helmer of the upcoming fantasy-adventure drama Brahmastra, has taken the lid off the film's stupendous fantasy world.

10 Jul 2022

South Indian Cinema

Nagarjuna starrer 'The Ghost' to hit theaters on October 5!

Superstar Nagarjuna and Sonal Chauhan starrer The Ghost-Killing Machine has booked its release date and will hit theaters on October 5.

15 Mar 2022

Alia Bhatt

'Brahmastra': Alia Bhatt's look as Isha dropped on her birthday

Dharma Productions is gearing up for the first part of its mythological science fiction flick Brahmastra to hit theaters in September.

11 Jan 2022

Telugu Films

'Bangarraju' gets a fun-filled trailer; Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya charm you

Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya's upcoming film Bangarraju is a highly awaited Telugu flick.

21 Dec 2021

Naga Chaitanya

'Vaasivaadi Tassadiyya' review: Groovy number from 'Bangarraju,' vibrant video

The lyrical video of Vaasivaadi Tassadiyya is here and must say, it has amplified the buzz around Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya's Bangarraju.

'Brahmastra' motion poster out; Part-I to release in September 2022

After months of waiting, we finally have something concrete about Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming venture Brahmastra to get excited about.

07 Dec 2021

Naga Chaitanya

'Naa Kosam' review: 'Bangarraju's song soulful, Sid Sriram's voice magical

The second single from Nagarjuna Akkineni and Naga Chaitanya's upcoming film Bangarraju is here!

01 Dec 2021

Naga Chaitanya

This is where 'Bangarraju' will stream after its theatrical run?

Bangarraju, which is the 21st full length feature film for Naga Chaitanya, is creating a lot of buzz.

10 Nov 2021

Entertainment

'Laddunda' review: Nagarjuna's 'Bangarraju' number is foot-tapping with grand visuals

Ever since the makers of superstar Akkineni Nagarjuna's next film Bangarraju announced the project, the actor has been in the news.

02 Oct 2021

Telugu Films

Naga Chaitanya, Samantha Ruth Prabhu end their four-year-old marriage

Telugu superstars and people's one of most favorite couples, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu have announced their separation, ending months of speculation.

06 Sep 2021

Entertainment

Did Nagarjuna hike his remuneration for 'Bigg Boss Telugu 5'?

Nagarjuna took over his hosting duties for the third time in a row for the popular reality show Bigg Boss Telugu 5 recently.

29 Aug 2021

Entertainment

On Nagarjuna's birthday, makers release motion poster of 'The Ghost'

On the occasion of Telugu superstar Nagarjuna's 62nd birthday, makers dropped the first-look motion poster of his upcoming action thriller The Ghost on Sunday.

22 Nov 2019

Brahmastra Movie

Nagarjuna to play this role in Ayan Mukerji's 'Brahmastra'

Telugu superstar Akkineni Nagarjuna, who is set to make his Bollywood comeback after 17 years, with Ayan Mukerji's ambitious superhero film, Brahmastra, will reportedly be seen essaying the role of an archaeologist in the film.

13 Nov 2018

India

Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Brahmastra' gets release date

Director-producer Karan Johar today announced that the first part of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Brahmastra' will hit the theatres in India on Christmas next year.

12 Jul 2018

Karan Johar

Nagarjuna all set to join Ranbir-Alia starrer 'Brahmastra'

The fans of Telugu superstar, Nagarjuna can rejoice. The actor has confirmed that he is a part of Karan Johar's 'Brahmastra'.

03 Jul 2018

Andhra Pradesh

US: Indian engineer dies after falling off rocks at waterfall

A 32-year-old Indian software engineer has died after jumping from the rocks of the popular Elk River Falls in the US state of North Carolina, authorities said, marking the second drowning in the river in six weeks.

21 Jun 2018

Rajkumar Hirani

Nagarjuna spills the beans on his upcoming film with Nani

Nagarjuna has teamed up with Nani for his next project which will be directed by Sriram Adittya.