Happy Birthday Nagarjuna: Five Surprising Facts About The Ever Charming 'Manmadhudu' Of Telugu Film Industry

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Akkineni Nagarjuna, the Tollywood's 'Manmadhudu' entered into another exciting year as he turned 64 on August 29. The veteran only ages like a fine wine and gives out major fitness and business goals to not only to his contemporaries and friends but also to the youngsters.

Nagarjuna entered the industry as the son of Telugu film industry's iconic figure, Akkineni Nageswara Rao. He was ridiculed for his face, voice, and physique in the early days, but the actor was determined. He stands where he is today making everyone envious and casting a magic spell on the people around him.

Five Facts About Nagarjuna

Nagarjuna & His Versatile Image

Nagarjuna attempted various genres of films and delivered superhits. He surprised his fans and movie buffs with his choice of films. From love stories like Majnu and Geethanjali to trend-setting action film like Siva and mythological dramas like Annamayya and Sriramadasu, Nagarajuna aced it all.

Forever Young & Romantic

While all other heroes of his age are doing roles that are age-appropriate, Nagarjuna continues to romance young heroines convincingly. In his recent releases Manmadhudu 2 and Ghost, the veteran acted in liplock scenes with Rakul Preet Singh and Sonal Chauhan. Nobody had any complaints.

Akkineni's Manam

Nagarjuna is probably the only hero to act with his father and two sons in a film. In Manam, written and directed by Vikram K Kumar, Nagarjuna along with his sons Naga Chaitanya and Akhil; father Nageswara Rao acted together as a father and son. Manam also features Akkineni Amala, and Samantha, ex-wife of Naga Chaitanya, making it a proper Akkineni film.

Unique Record Of Working With Mahesh Batt & Mani Ratnam In Their Only Telugu Films To Date

Nagarjuna, who has become a heart-throb by then, starred in love stories that were cult classics. Legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam's only Telugu film Geethanjali, and Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's only Telugu film Criminal. Do we need to say more about the success range of these two films and their ever-green music albums?

Nagarjuna As A TV Host

Nagarjuna donned the role of a Telugu Television reality show host with the most popular show 'Meela Evaru Koteeswarudu.' He ran the show successfully for a couple of seasons. He then began hosting the Bigg Boss Telugu from season 3.

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Naa Saami Ranga

The veteran announced his next, a mass action drama titled Naa Saami Ranga. On the occasion of his birthday, the filmmakers released the title glimpse. The movie is aiming to hit the screens for Sankranthi 2024.

Nagarjuna's Work Front

The actress will soon begin hosting the brand new season of the Telugu television's biggest reality show, Bigg Boss Telugu Season 7 on the Star Maa channel. His latest film titled 'Naa Saami Ranga' was announced on the occasion of his birthday.