YUVASAMRAT NAGARJUNA

Birth name Akkineni Nagarjuna Born August 29, 1959 (age 47) Chennai, India Other name(s) Yuvasamrat , Nag , Manmadhudu Spouse(s) Amala Notable roles Shiva (1989), Annamayya (1997), Sri Ramadasu (2006) BRIEF Akkineni Nagarjuna (Telugu: ఆక్కినేని నాగార్జున) (born August 29, 1959 in Chennai, India), often known as Nagarjuna, is a popular Telugu Cinema actor and a successful producer. He is the son of veteran actor, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who was an actor in the 60's and 70's. HISTORY Nagarjuna was born to Telugu cinema star Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Annapurna Akkineni. Nagarjuna did his schooling at Hyderabad Public School and later went to Little Flower Junior College to do his intermediate. After that, he went on to do mechanical engineering in the highly-reputed College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai(also called as Anna University). He attended the University of Michigan where he got a masters degree in Automobile engineering. CAREER His first movie Vikram released on May 23, 1986 was a remake of the Hindi film Hero. After acting in four films, he acted in Majnu as a tragedy hero; similar roles were known to be his father's forte. He acted with his father in the movie Collectorgari Abbayi. His first big hit was Akhari Poraatam co-starring Sridevi that ran for 100 days in 12 centers. Geethanjali a love story directed by Maniratnam followed by Shiva an action film directed by Ram Gopal Varma were highly successful and established him as one of the top heroes. He was known for encouraging new directors such as Ram Gopal Varma by giving them a chance to make movies with him. He also made his Bollywood debut with the Hindi remake of Shiva. Movies such as President Gari Pellam and Hello Brother gave him the status of a mass hero. After that, Ninne Pelladutha directed by Krishna Vamsi followed and was a huge hit. Later, he took up the challenge of portraying Annamacharya, the legendary singer/poet of medieval times in the movie Annamayya It ran for 100 days in 42 centers and is one of the biggest hits in Tollywood. He won the National Award for this role in Special Jury. He is the only actor in Tollywood to recieve this award. In 2004, Nagarjuna had two releases, Nenunnanu and Mass, both which went on to become super hits.[1] In 2006, Nagarjuna had two releases, Sri Ramadasu, a period film based on the life of great saint-composer Ramadasu, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, and Boss, I Love You. Sri Ramadasu was a big hit at box office however Boss, I Love You was a flop.[2] His next project is Don, which is directed by Raghava Lawrence. He revived his father’s production Annapurna Studios which has become one of the most successful production companies of recent times in Tollywood. Nagarjuna never hesitates to experiment when he produces films.He gave a chance to a newcomer who had no prior experience in movies to direct him. The newcomer didn't disappoint him and went on to become one of the finest directors of Indian film industry. The director is none other than RamGopal Verma. Nag is also known for his swiftness in decision making. He agreed to work with Krishna Vamsi(director) after seeing 10-minute-rushes of the director's film Gulabi. His decision proved to be bang on target as they made the blockbuster movie ninne pelladutha. Nagarjuna never works after 6pm. If there is night shoot, he has to be informed 4 days earlier. Nag is not very keen on acting in tamil films. This despite the fact that he has a huge fan following in tamilnadu.His films like geethanjali and shiva had seen excellent runs in tamil nadu. His re-entry in tamil however was marred by the listless movie(ratchagan). Nag however got raving reviews for his performance in ratchagan and obviously the screenplay/story? of the movie which was a letdown. FILMOGRAPHY 2007: Don Filming 2006: Boss 2006: Sri Ramadasu 2005: Super Nomination, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) 2004: Mass 2004: Nenunnanu 2003: LOC Kargil (Hindi) 2003: Shivamani 9848022338 2002: Manmadhudu 2002: Agni Varsha (Hindi) 2002: Santosham Winner, Nandi Award for Best Actor 2001: Snehamante Idera 2001: Akasa Veedhilo 2001: Bava Nachadu 2001: Eduruleni Manishi 2000: Azad 2000: Ninne Premista 2000: Nuvvu Vastavani 1999:Ravoyi Chandamama 1999: Sivaramaraju 1998: Zakhm (Hindi) 1998: Chandralekha 1998: Auto Driver 1998: Aavida Maa Aavide 1998: Angaarey (Hindi) 1997: Ratchagan (Hindi) 1997: Annamayya Winner, Nandi Award for Best Actor Winner, National Film Award for Special Jury 1996: Ninne Pelladutha 1996: Mr. Bechara (Hindi) 1996: Ramudochhadu 1996: Vajram 1995: Criminal (Hindi) 1995: Gharana Bullodu 1994: Criminal 1994: Hello Brother 1994: Govinda 1993: Allari Alludu 1993: Varasudu 1993: Rakshana 1992: President Gari Pellam 1992: Drohi (Hindi) 1992: Antham 1992: Kudha Gawah (Hindi) 1991: Killer 1991: Jaitrayatra 1991: Santhi Kranthi 1991: Chaitanya 1991: Nirnayam 1990: Shiva (Hindi) 1990: Iddaru Iddare 1990: Neti Siddhaartha 1990: Prema Yuddham 1989: Shiva Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) 1989: Agni 1989: Geethanjali 1989: Vicky Daada 1989: Vijay 1988: Janaki Ramudu 1988: Murali Krishnudu 1988: Chinna Babu 1988: Aakhari Poratam 1987: Kirayi Dada 1987: Agni Putrudu 1987: Collector Gari Abbai 1987: Sankeertana 1987: Majnu 1987: Aranyakanda 1986: Captain Nagarjuna 1986: Vikram