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.

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.

04 Sep 2024

Hyderabad

'ANR 100' festival to celebrate 100yrs of Nageswara Rao's legacy

The Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) is gearing up to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of Telugu cinema icon Akkineni Nageswara Rao, reported Variety.

30 Aug 2024

Lokesh Kanagaraj

Shruti joins Rajinikanth's 'Coolie'—First look as Preethi will captivate you

The upcoming film Coolie, starring superstar Rajinikanth, has added two more big names to its star-studded cast.

29 Aug 2024

Lokesh Kanagaraj

Nagarjuna joins Rajinikanth's 'Coolie'—First look as 'bad boy' Simon revealed!

The much-anticipated action drama, Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has officially added popular Telugu star Akkineni Nagarjuna to its star-studded cast.

24 Aug 2024

Hyderabad

Telangana HC stays demolition of Nagarjuna's N-Convention Center

The Telangana High Court has issued a stay order on the demolition of the N-Convention Center, owned by actor Nagarjuna, reported Hindustan Times.

24 Aug 2024

Telangana

'Unlawful': Nagarjuna reacts to demolition of N-Convention Center

Earlier on Saturday, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection (HYDRAA) partially demolished the N-Convention Center, a property owned by Tollywood actor Akkineni Nagarjuna.

24 Aug 2024

Hyderabad

Nagarjuna's N-Convention Center demolished for encroaching lake in Madhapur

The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection (HYDRAA) agency has demolished actor Akkineni Nagarjuna's property, N Convention in Madhapur.

21 Aug 2024

Madhya Pradesh

Is destination wedding loading for Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita Dhulipala

Tollywood actor Naga Chaitanya and actor Sobhita Dhulipala, who got engaged on August 8, are reportedly planning to tie the knot in Rajasthan.

08 Aug 2024

Hyderabad

Old video of Nagarjuna calling daughter-in-law Sobhita 'hot' goes viral

An old video of superstar Akkineni Nagarjuna praising his future daughter-in-law, actor Sobhita Dhulipala, has surfaced on social media amid her engagement to his son, actor Naga Chaitanya.

08 Aug 2024

Hyderabad

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are now engaged! Pics out

Actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala have officially announced their engagement.

31 Jul 2024

Chiranjeevi

Chiranjeevi faces backlash for pushing IndiGo employee requesting a selfie

Following a troubling incident involving a disabled fan being knocked to the ground by Akkineni Nagarjuna's bouncer, a similar situation has now arisen with actor-politician Chiranjeevi.

29 Jun 2024

Kalki 2898 AD

Rajinikanth hails 'epic' 'Kalki 2898 AD,' anxiously awaits 'Part 2'

South Indian film veterans Rajinikanth and Akkineni Nagarjuna have publicly lauded the recently released sci-fi film Kalki 2898 AD.

26 Jun 2024

Dhanush

Nagarjuna meets differently-abled fan pushed by his bodyguard, offers apology

Telugu superstar Akkineni Nagarjuna recently met the differently-abled fan who was pushed by his bodyguard at Mumbai airport a few days ago.

25 Jun 2024

Dhanush

'I was demonized': Nagarjuna expresses distress over airport incident

A distressing incident at Mumbai airport involving renowned Telugu actor Nagarjuna has sparked national controversy.

24 Jun 2024

Dhanush

'Shouldn't have happened': Nagarjuna apologizes after bodyguard pushes differently-abled fan

On Sunday, a video surfaced on social media showing actor Akkineni Nagarjuna's bodyguard shoving a differently-abled fan, causing him to stumble and fall.

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

Telugu Films

'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.

15 Dec 2021

Amitabh Bachchan

'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

Telugu Films

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

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

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

Alia Bhatt

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.