Nagarjuna Akkineni on Four Decades as a Star, the Movies That Shaped Him, and Details of His 100th Film
By Naman Ramachandran
Published on March 31, 2026.
Akkineni Nagarjuna, son of legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao, has been a prominent Indian cinema actor for four decades. His breakthrough came in Mani Ratnam's 'Gitanjali', Ram Gopal Varma's 'Shiva', and the devotional epics "Annamaya" and "Sri Ramadasu". He has also worked extensively in Bollywood, including Ayan Mukerji's 2022 fantasy action film "Brahmastra," and played a leading role in Sekhar Kammula's "Kuberaa". Alongside his acting career, he heads Annapurna Studios, one of India's most storied production and technical facilities. He reflects on his journey, his identity as an actor, and his upcoming 100th film.
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