Akkineni Nagarjuna, a prominent figure in South Indian cinema, has established himself as a versatile actor. He is recognized not only in the South Indian film industry but also in Bollywood, though his Bollywood ventures haven’t achieved the same level of success. Despite this, he enjoys significant popularity in North India. Beyond acting, Nagarjuna is a film producer and entrepreneur, and is known for his family life.
Born in Madras on August 29, 1959, Nagarjuna is the son of the celebrated actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Influenced by his family’s involvement in the film industry, Nagarjuna developed an early interest in cinema. This passion led him to significant achievements in his career. Today, on his birthday, we delve into some intriguing aspects of his life.
He began his career as a child artist, subsequently making his debut as a lead actor in the 1986 Telugu film ‘Vikram.’ That same year, he starred in ‘Captain Nagarjuna’ and ‘Aranyakanda,’ which gained a positive response. He continues to be one of the most prominent stars in the industry. In his personal life, Nagarjuna has been married twice and his sons, Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni, are also involved in the film industry.
Nagarjuna is not just an actor but also a successful businessman. The Telugu superstar has been active in the industry for over four decades. His net worth exceeds ₹3572 crore ($410 million), surpassing the wealth of Bollywood stars like Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. In addition to his acting fees and earnings from hosting ‘Bigg Boss Telugu,’ Nagarjuna owns a studio and is also a film producer.