Global InformationAllu Arjun information
Allu Arjun | |
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 Allu Arjun in June 2015 | |
| Born | 8 April 1982[a] Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other names | Arjun, Bunny, Stylish Star, Icon Star |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Works | Full list |
| Spouse |
Sneha Reddy (m. 2011) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent |
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| Relatives | Allu Sirish (brother) |
| Family | Allu–Konidela |
| Awards | Full list |
Allu Arjun (born 8 April 1982) is an Indian actor who works in Telugu cinema. One of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema[1] Allu Arjun has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2014.[2] He is a recipient of several awards including a National Film Award, six Filmfare Awards, and three Nandi Awards.[3] He is considered to be one of the finest dancers in Indian cinema.[4] He is popularly referred to as "Stylish Star" and "Icon Star".[5]
Allu Arjun made his debut with Gangotri in 2003. He rose to prominence starring in Sukumar's cult classic Arya (2004) for which he earned a Nandi Special Jury Award.[6] He consolidated his reputation with the action films Bunny (2005) and Desamuduru (2007). In 2008, he starred in the romantic drama Parugu for which he won his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu.[7]
Allu Arjun went on to star in notable films such as Arya 2 (2009), Vedam (2010), Julayi (2012), Race Gurram (2014), S/O Satyamurthy (2015), Rudhramadevi (2015), Sarrainodu (2016), DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017), Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) and Pushpa: The Rise (2021). His performances as a lower-class cable operator in Vedam and as a carefree street smart man in Race Gurram won him two Filmfare Awards for Best Actor – Telugu. He also won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of prince Gona Ganna Reddy in Rudhramadevi. He received high acclaim for his performance in Pushpa: The Rise, which emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film in 2021 and ranks among the highest-grossing Telugu films of all time. The film also earned him his first National Film Award for Best Actor, and fourth Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu.
Allu Arjun endorses a wide number of brands and products, and is a celebrity brand ambassador for the Pro Kabaddi League[8] and for the streaming service Aha.[9][10] In 2021, Allu Arjun became the brand ambassador of Sri Chaitanya Educational Institutions.[11]
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- ^ "Happy birthday Allu Arjun: Five dance numbers that justify his dancing prowess". Hindustan Times. 8 April 2020. Archived from the original on 29 July 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ Mallick, Gyanisha (30 March 2023). "20 years of Allu Arjun: The rise and rule of Tollywood's Icon Star". India Today. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2004". APFTVTDC. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ "56th Idea Filmfare Awards 2008 South: The winners". The Times of India. 1 August 2009. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
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- ^ "aha announces Allu Arjun as the brand ambassador". Box Office India. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 1 October 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
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