nagarjuna

Nagarjuna was born in Madras. He is the son of veteran actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Annapurna. Akkineni and Annapurna. The South superstar made his small-screen debut with Meelo Evaru Koteeswardu. As a child artist, he starred in Sudigundalu in 1967. He made a mark on the film industry with films like Ninne Pelladata, Geetanjali and Siva. He made his Bollywood debut with Siva in 1990. He is married to Amala Akkineni. The couple is the co-founders of Blue Cross of Hyderabad, which works for the welfare of animals. He is the recipient of two National Film Awards. ...read more

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Time of India

30 minutes ago

• Time of India

Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna's crush confessions for Rashmika Mandanna at Kuberaa event raise eyebrows online. Viral video

At the celebratory event for Kuberaa in Hyderabad, attention shifted momentarily from box office figures to an on-stage moment that sparked both admiration and debate. Actors Nagarjuna and Chiranjeevi , veterans of the Telugu film industry, publicly expressed their admiration for co-star Rashmika Mandanna , referring to her as their 'crush'—a light-hearted remark that drew applause at the venue but also triggered criticism online due to the significant age difference between the actors and Rashmika. Rashmika Compared to Sridevi During the event held on June 22, Nagarjuna openly praised Rashmika's performance in Kuberaa, saying that her presence reminded him of iconic actress Sridevi, particularly in Kshana Kshanam. He noted that Rashmika lit up every frame and acknowledged her growing popularity by referring to her as the 'National Crush.' With a smile, he added that after Kuberaa, she had become his crush as well. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Chiranjeevi, who joined in the appreciation, playfully responded that Rashmika was not just Nagarjuna's crush but his too. The camaraderie and compliments drew smiles on stage, and Rashmika herself was seen blushing and making heart gestures in response. — telugufilmnagar (@telugufilmnagar) Online Backlash Over Comments However, the light-hearted exchange didn't land well with everyone. As videos from the event began circulating on social media, several users expressed discomfort over the age dynamics involved. Critics questioned the appropriateness of referring to a much younger colleague as a 'crush,' suggesting that such remarks, even if made in jest, felt outdated and unwelcome in professional settings. One user pointed out the generational gap, stating that Rashmika is young enough to be their granddaughter, while another called for more focus on her acting rather than personal admiration. Nagarjuna Calls Rashmika a 'Powerhouse of Talent' Notably, this wasn't the first time Nagarjuna had commended Rashmika's work. At an earlier promotional event for Kuberaa, he highlighted her impressive streak of successful films, calling her one of the most bankable stars in recent years. According to him, Rashmika's box office pull had even outshone many established male actors, which he described as a remarkable feat. About Kuberaa Directed by Sekhar Kammula , Kuberaa is a crime thriller featuring an ensemble cast including Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarbh, and Dalip Tahil. The film follows the journey of a beggar who becomes entangled in a high-stakes conspiracy involving a former CBI officer and a powerful corporate magnate. It explores themes of ambition, greed, and morality. Released on June 20 in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, the film has been performing strongly at the box office. Within three days, it collected Rs 48.50 crore, with numbers crossing the Rs 50 crore mark shortly after. Audiences and critics alike have praised the performances of both Dhanush and Rashmika, crediting their portrayals for the film's success.

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Chiranjeevi praises Nagarjuna for taking on bold roles like Kuberaa

After a dull phase at the box office, 'Kuberaa' opened to strong reviews and impressive collections. While Dhanush has been widely praised for his performance, Nagarjuna is also receiving appreciation for opting for a character-driven role rather than relying on star image. Adding to the praise, actor Chiranjeevi called him a source of the film's grand success meet held on June 22, Chiranjeevi attended as the chief guest. Praising Nagarjuna's choices, the veteran actor said, 'Nagarjuna is a source of inspiration to me – not just for his fitness and charm, but also for his calm, composed nature and the bold choices he makes.'Reflecting on a recent conversation between them, Chiranjeevi shared, 'When I asked Nagarjuna why he chose 'Kuberaa', he told me, 'I've done multiple-hero films, but now I want to take on different roles. I want to open new doors for new characters.' This character will surely help open those doors and bring a wider variety of roles.'advertisementAddressing the evolving nature of cinema, Chiranjeevi added, 'Tomorrow, if I have to do good OTT or web films, we have to be ready. For that, Nag is a source of inspiration.' He ended on a humorous note, saying, 'Nag, I will walk on the path you laid. Follow the leader.' Directed by Sekhar Kammula, 'Kuberaa' stars Dhanush in the lead, with Nagarjuna and Rashmika Mandanna playing pivotal roles. The music is composed by Devi Sri the trailer of Kuberaa: Meanwhile, Nagarjuna is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Coolie', in which he plays a key role. The film, headlined by Rajinikanth, also features Upendra and Soubin Shahir, with Aamir Khan appearing in a on the other hand, is currently working on the pan-India film 'Viswambhara' with director Vassishta and a mass entertainer directed by Anil Ravipudi.- Ends