Allu Arjun
Born: 1982-04-08 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Known For: Acting
Biography
Allu Arjun is a prominent Indian actor, celebrated for his extensive contributions to Telugu cinema. Born on April 8, 1982, in Chennai, he began his career as a child artist in several films before making a highly successful debut as a lead actor in Gangotri (2003). He subsequently rose to stardom with a string of blockbusters, including Aarya (2004), Bunny (2005), Desamuduru (2007), and Parugu (2008), which collectively cemented his endearing, boy next door persona among audiences. Continuing his trajectory of critical and commercial triumphs, Arjun delivered stellar performances in hits such as Julayi (2012), Race Gurram (2014), S/O Satyamurthy (2015), Sarrainodu (2016), and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020). His iconic portrayal in Pushpa: The Rise (2021) catapulted him to pan Indian fame, earning him the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actor, making him the first Telugu actor in history to achieve this honor. Renowned for his remarkable versatility and unparalleled dancing prowess, Arjun has garnered numerous accolades throughout his career, including multiple Filmfare, Nandi, and SIIMA Awards. He has firmly established himself as one of Indian cinema's most beloved leading men. Beyond acting, he is also an accomplished entrepreneur, owning the theater chains AAA Cinemas and Allu Cinemas, which features India's largest Dolby Cinema.
Filmography
2024
- Pushpa 2 - The Rule as Pushpa Raj
2021
- Unstoppable with NBK as Self
- Pushpa: The Rise as Pushpa Raj
2020
- Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo as Devaraj / Bantu
- Sam Jam as Self
2018
- Naa Peru Surya - Naa Illu India as Surya
2017
- DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham as Duvvada Jagannadha Sastry / DJ
2016
- Sarrainodu as Ghana
2015
- Son of Satyamurthy as Viraj Anand
- Rudhramadevi as Gona Ganna Reddy
2014
- Race Gurram as Allu Lakshman Prasad / Lucky
- Yevadu as Sathya (Cameo Appearance)
- I Am That Change as Self
2013
- Iddarammayilatho as Sanju Reddy
2012
- Julayi as Ravindra Narayan
2011
- Badrinath as Badri
2009
- Aarya 2 as Aarya
2008
- Parugu as Krishna
2007
- Desamuduru as Bala Govind
- Shankar Dada Zindabad as Special appearance in the song "Jagadeka Veerudiki"
2006
- Happy as Bunny
2005
- Bunny as Raja / Bunny
2004
- Aarya as Aarya
2003
- Gangotri as Simhadri
2001
- Daddy as Gopi Krishna (Cameo Appearance)
1986
- Swati Muthyam as Child Artist
1985
- Vijetha as Child Artist