By Tannu Keshri | August 8, 2024
Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, a popular Telugu actor, was raised in Chennai and educated at Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, AMM School, and St. Mary's College, Hyderabad.
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Dashing in brown
He expressed his passion for acting to his father, Nagarjuna Akkineni, during his second year in college.
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Chic in white
Chaitanya made his acting debut with Josh in 2009, followed by his breakthrough role in Ye Maaya Chesave in 2010.
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A look like fine wine
Early successful films include 100% Love (2011), Tadakha (2013), and Manam(2014), which featured his family members.
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Thrill of the action
He starred in the romantic comedy Oka Laila Kosam (2014) and action-drama Dohchay (2015), showcasing his versatility.
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Casual fit for everday
His notable works include Autonagar Surya (2014), Premam (2016), and the biopic Mahanati (2018), where he played his grandfather.
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The opulence of suit
Majili (2019) became his highest-grossing film, earning Rs. 740 million, and marked his fourth collaboration with Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
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The simplicity of white
Recent box office hits include Venky Mama (2019) and Love Story (2021). He debuted in Hindi cinema with Laal Singh Chaddha (2022).
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Boss vibes of the suit
Chaitanya has won several awards, including the Filmfare Award South for Best Male Debut, Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor, and SIIMA Award for Best Actor (Critics).
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The shades for the sunset
Chaitanya is engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Bollywood actress Sobhita Dhulipala, marking a significant personal milestone.
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The classic black
Naga Chaitanya was previously married to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu; the couple, who shared on-screen chemistry in multiple films, announced their separation in 2021.
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Elegant in black and white