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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.

17 Oct 2025
Anushka Shetty

Nagarjuna Akkineni, Anushka Shetty to reunite for 'King100'?

Telugu superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni is reuniting with actor Anushka Shetty for his upcoming film King100, per 123 Telugu.

10 Oct 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

Suniel Shetty moves Bombay High Court against deepfake images

Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court seeking protection of his personality rights.

09 Oct 2025
Tabu

Tabu to star opposite Nagarjuna in 'King100'? Everything we know

Telugu superstar Akkineni Nagarjuna is currently shooting for his 100th movie, tentatively titled King100.

07 Oct 2025
South Indian Cinema

Nagarjuna Akkineni's 100th film rumored to be titled 'Lottery King'

Tollywood superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni is reportedly considering the title Lottery King for his upcoming 100th film, reported 123 Telugu.

01 Oct 2025
Delhi High Court

Can't misuse Nagarjuna Akkineni's name, rules Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has issued an interim order to protect Telugu actor Nagarjuna Akkineni's personality and moral rights.

25 Sep 2025
Abhishek Bachchan

After KJo, Aishwarya, Nagarjuna moves court to protect personality rights

Telugu superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights.

20 Sep 2025
Ram Gopal Varma

Nagarjuna's cult classic 'Siva' to re-release on November 14

Telugu superstar Akkineni Nagarjuna has announced that his 1989 film Siva will be re-released in theaters on November 14, 2025.

18 Sep 2025
Naga Chaitanya

Chaitanya, Akhil to co-star with father Nagarjuna in 100th film

Telugu superstar Nagarjuna is all set to begin work on his 100th film, tentatively titled KING100.

21 Aug 2025
Lokesh Kanagaraj

Nagarjuna says nobody approached him for villain role before 'Coolie'

Veteran actor Akkineni Nagarjuna, known for playing the good guy, has surprised fans by taking on a negative role in the new action thriller Coolie.

19 Aug 2025
South Indian Cinema

How Nagarjuna convinced Mani Ratnam to make 'Geethanjali' with him

Veteran star Nagarjuna recently opened up about his early career and how he convinced director Mani Ratnam to collaborate on the cult classic Geethanjali.

12 Aug 2025
Aamir Khan

'Man's charisma...': Nagarjuna gets candid about 'Coolie' collaboration with Rajinikanth

Telugu superstar Nagarjuna has called his experience of collaborating with megastar Rajinikanth in the upcoming film Coolie "fantastic."

09 Aug 2025
Ram Gopal Varma

Nagarjuna's classic 'Siva' to re-release in theaters

The iconic 1989 Telugu film, Siva, starring superstar Akkineni Nagarjuna and directed by Ram Gopal Varma, is set for a grand re-release in theaters.

30 Jul 2025
South Indian Cinema

Nagarjuna slapped Isha Koppikar 14 times for the 'Chandralekha' scene

Bollywood actor Isha Koppikar, who started her career with Telugu films, recently shared an interesting behind-the-scenes story from her second movie, Chandralekha.

30 Jun 2025
Dhanush

Dhanush's 'Kuberaa' is slow but steady; crosses ₹80cr after Day-10 

The crime drama Kuberaa, featuring Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Rashmika Mandanna, has crossed the ₹80cr mark at the Indian box office. The film raked in over ₹4.5cr on its 10th day (Sunday).

29 Jun 2025
Box Office

'Expected more...': 'Kuberaa' director on film's poor Tamil box-office performance

Despite being a multi-lingual release, Sekhar Kammula's Kuberaa has seen a significant disparity in box office performance between the Telugu and Tamil markets.

24 Jun 2025
Aamir Khan

Dhanush-Nagarjuna's 'Kuberaa' fails first Monday test; collects ₹55 crore

The recently released film Kuberaa, starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna, has witnessed a significant decline in its box office collection on its first Monday.

22 Jun 2025
Box Office

Dhanush-Nagarjuna's 'Kuberaa' maintains momentum, earns over ₹30cr in 2 days

The multilingual film Kuberaa, featuring Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Rashmika Mandanna, and Jim Sarbh, is off to a great start at the box office.

21 Jun 2025
Box Office

'Kuberaa': Nagarjuna says he's the 'main character' amid box-office success

The Telugu-Tamil film Kuberaa, starring actors Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nagarjuna Akkineni, was released this Friday.

21 Jun 2025
Box Office

Dhanush-Nagarjuna's 'Kuberaa' starts strong, earns ₹13cr on opening day

The much-awaited multi-starrer Kuberaa, directed by Sekhar Kammula, has opened to a strong start at the Indian box office.

20 Jun 2025
Amazon Prime Video

When, where to watch Dhanush's 'Kuberaa' on OTT

The much-anticipated film Kuberaa, starring Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna, was released in theaters on Friday.

20 Jun 2025
Aamir Khan

Dhanush, Nagarjuna's 'Kuberaa' expected to open strong at ₹15cr

The much-anticipated crime thriller Kuberaa, featuring Dhanush and Akkineni Nagarjuna, hit theaters on Friday.

'Kuberaa' gets U/A certificate with 19 cuts, runtime revealed

Dhanush's upcoming film Kuberaa, directed by Sekhar Kammula, has reportedly been given a U/A certificate with 19 cuts by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

17 Jun 2025
Aamir Khan

All we know about Nagarjuna's character in Rajinikanth's 'Coolie'

Telugu superstar Nagarjuna has confirmed his role as the antagonist in Lokesh Kanagaraj's upcoming film Coolie.

17 Jun 2025
Aamir Khan

'Sitaare Zameen Par,' 'Kuberaa': Movies hitting theaters this week

This week is packed with exciting cinematic offerings, featuring a diverse range of films across genres and languages.

16 Jun 2025
Dhanush

'Kuberaa': SS Rajamouli gushes about director Sekhar Kammula

The much-anticipated film Kuberaa, directed by Sekhar Kammula and starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna Akkineni, is set to release on June 20, 2025.

15 Jun 2025
Dhanush

'Kuberaa': All you need to know about Dhanush-Nagarjuna's film

The highly anticipated Tamil-Telugu film Kuberaa, starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna Akkineni, is set to hit theaters on June 20.

14 Jun 2025
Bollywood

'Narratives keep changing': Nagarjuna on South cinema v/s Bollywood debate

Veteran actor Nagarjuna recently spoke about the ongoing debate between Bollywood and South Indian cinema in an interview with Galatta Plus.

13 Jun 2025
Dhanush

Will Dhanush's 'Kuberaa' miss out on PVR INOX screens? 

The upcoming pan-Indian film, Kuberaa, starring Dhanush in a lead role, with Rashmika Mandanna playing a vital role, is set for a June 20 release.

13 Jun 2025
Ahmedabad

Dhanush, Rashmika's 'Kuberaa' pre-release event postponed after Ahmedabad plane crash

The pre-release event for the upcoming Telugu film Kuberaa has been postponed following the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

06 Jun 2025
Chiranjeevi

Akhil Akkineni marries Zainab Ravdjee; first pictures are out

Telugu actor Akhil Akkineni married businesswoman Zainab Ravdjee on Friday.

29 May 2025
Rajinikanth

Santhanam, Nagarjuna join Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' cast 

Superstar Rajinikanth is ready to return in Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. After the first film's massive success, which reportedly earned around ₹700 crore worldwide, the sequel is currently being filmed across India.

28 May 2025
Dhanush

Who's behind the global release of Dhanush-Nagarjuna's 'Kubera'?

Mugafi, a rapidly growing entertainment company, has been announced as the global presenting partner for the upcoming film Kubera, reported Variety.

27 May 2025
Chennai

Nagarjuna may play villain in Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2': Report

The buzz around Jailer 2, the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster starring Rajinikanth, is getting stronger with reports of new cast members.

25 May 2025
Dhanush

'Kuberaa' teaser: Dhanush-Nagarjuna promise thrilling social drama

After much anticipation, the teaser for Dhanush and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer Kuberaa has been released.

18 May 2025
Bigg Boss

Nagarjuna to return as host for 'Bigg Boss Telugu' S09

The much-loved reality show, Bigg Boss 9 Telugu, is all set for its new season with a possible September 2025 premiere.

13 May 2025
Celebrity

Premium cars, private jet, ₹45cr mansion: Inside Nagarjuna's royal empire 

Nagarjuna Akkineni has been ruling Tollywood for decades and has registered a significant pan-India presence through films such as Brahmastra and LOC Kargil, among others.

17 Apr 2025
Aamir Khan

Along with Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan to cameo in Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' 

The much-anticipated action thriller, Coolie, featuring legendary actor Rajinikanth, has got Bollywood's Aamir Khan on board.

12 Mar 2025
Puri Jagannadh

After 2 decades, Nagarjuna-Puri Jagannadh may reunite for new film

Telugu cinema stalwart Nagarjuna Akkineni is said to be reuniting with director Puri Jagannadh for a new project, their first collaboration in almost two decades.

27 Feb 2025
Dhanush

Dhanush-Nagarjuna's 'Kuberaa' locks release date: June 20

The much-anticipated film Kuberaa, directed by Sekhar Kammula, has locked its release date: June 20.

26 Feb 2025
Dhanush

'Kubera': Dhanush's film in controversy over title rights

The upcoming film Kubera, starring Dhanush, Akkineni Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna, has been caught in a controversy.

28 Nov 2024
Naga Chaitanya

When will Akhil Akkineni-Zainab Ravdjee marry? Dad Nagarjuna reveals

In a recent interview with Zoom, Telugu superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni opened up about the upcoming weddings of his sons, Naga Chaitanya and Akhil.

27 Nov 2024
Hyderabad

Who is Zainab Ravdjee? Nagarjuna's to-be daughter-in-law  

Telugu superstar Akkineni Nagarjuna's younger son Akhil Akkineni has announced his engagement to Zainab Ravdjee.

15 Nov 2024
Dhanush

'Kubera' teaser: Money ties Dhanush, Rashmika, Jim Sarbh, Nagarjuna together

The much-anticipated film Kubera, starring a star-studded cast of Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akkineni Nagarjuna has dropped its first glimpse.

25 Oct 2024
KT Rama Rao

Court orders Telangana minister to delete Naga-Samantha-divorce post linking KTR

A Telangana court has ordered Minister Konda Surekha to delete her social media posts accusing Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader KT Rama Rao of the divorce of actors Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya.

07 Oct 2024
Naga Chaitanya

Nagarjuna v/s Konda Surekha: Hearing postponed in defamation case

The defamation case filed by Tollywood actor Akkineni Nagarjuna against Telangana Minister Konda Surekha has been deferred, Times Now reported. The hearing was supposed to take place on Monday but has now been rescheduled to Tuesday (October 8).

05 Oct 2024
Hyderabad

NGO head files complaint against Nagarjuna over land encroachment 

The Telangana Police have lodged a complaint against actor Akkineni Nagarjuna, following allegations made by Kasireddy Bhaskara Reddy, President of the NGO Janam Kosam Manasakshi Foundation.

04 Oct 2024
Naga Chaitanya

Samantha-Chaitanya divorce remarks: Dad Nagarjuna to file another ₹100cr suit

Renowned Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna initiated legal action against Telangana's Forests and Environment Minister, Konda Surekha on Thursday.