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Naga Chaitanya Akkineni

Naga Chaitanya Akkineni is an Indian film actor, who mainly appears in Tollywood. He made his acting debut with 2009 movie "Josh". He gained much popularity with his second film "Ye Maaya Chesave" opposite Samantha. Later Chaitanya was seen in hit movies like 100% Love, Manam, Oka Laila Kosam, Premam and many more. He was last seen in the film 'Yuddham Sharanam'.

Naga Chaitanya

Biography

Tollywood actor Chaitanya was born on 23 November 1986, in Hyderabad. He completed his schooling at PSBB School, Chennai and graduated in B.Com, Hyderabad. He occasionally played guitar and keyboard in his school band and learnt keyboard from Trinity College London. After his education, he went to an acting school in Mumbai.

Later on Akkineni Chaitanya has joined Hollywood Studios in California (USA) and learned dance and fights. He has love over bike rides and even participates in organised motorsports.

Personal Profile

Name : Naga Chaitanya Akkineni
Nick name : Chaitu, Chaitanya, Nava Yuva Samrat
Birthplace : Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Date of birth : 23 November 1986
Age : 30 years
Height : 5'9"
Parents : Nagarjuna and Lakshmi
Zodiac sign : Sagittarius
Education : PSBB School in Chennai, Acting school in Hollywood Studios, California
Caste : Kamma
Occupation : Actor
First movie : Josh (Telugu)

Upcoming movies

Chaitanya Akkineni has joined hands with Mythri Movie Makers production, which will be directed by Chandoo Mondeti. The film is titled as "Savyasachi", which is an other name of lord Arjuna. About his role in the film, actor Chai said that, he will be seen as a man, whose left hand will be non-functional.

Chai has also roped in for a debutant director Sowjanya's film. The makers have released the title logo and first look featuring Chaitu.

In Yuddham Sharanam

Yuddham Sharanam is a romantic thriller film directed by debutant Krishna Marimuthu. The film featured Naga Chaitanya as Arjun and Lavanya Tripathi in lead roles. Actors Revathi, Rao Ramesh played as Chai's parents and Srikanth was seen in a villain role. The flick was released on 8 September 2017.

Girlfriend/Marriage

Naga Chaitanya got engaged to his lady love Samantha on 29 January 2017. It was a grand ceremony in the presence of family and friends. The marriage will take place at W Hotel on Vagator Beach, Goa on October 6th & 7th in both Hindu and Christian traditions.

Buzz is that, Akkineni Nagarjuna decided to gift a cottage on the occasions of Sam and Chai's wedding. It is being constructed opposite Annapurna Studios.

Family

Naga Chaitanya was born into a filmy family to actor Nagarjuna and Lakshmi Ramanaidu Daggubati. After his parents divorce, he shifted to Chennai with his mother. Actress Amala is his step-mother and Akhil Akkineni is his step-brother.

Great Grandparents : Akkineni Venkatratnam, Punnamma
Paternal Grandparents : late Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Annapurna
Maternal Grandfather : late Ramanaidu Daggubati
Father : Akkineni Nagarjuna
Mother : Lakshmi Ramanaidu Daggubati
Uncles : Victory Venkatesh, Akkineni Venkat
Aunts : Sathyavathi, Naga Susheela, Saroja
Cousins : Sushanth, Sumanth, Rana & Abhiram Daggubati

Career

Akkineni Chaitanya has introduced into the Telugu film industry with 'Josh' as a college student. His second film is 'Ye Maaya Chesave', was hit at the box-office. He was later seen in a multi-starrer film 'Tadakha' along with actor Sunil. His period drama film Manam has featured all the three generations of his family. His 2014 movie was 'Autonagar Surya' and 'Oka Laila Kosam'. In 2015 he was seen in Dohchay as a theif and in 2016 he played a special role in Aatadukundam Raa.

Awards and Nominations

Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut - South Nandi Award
Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Actor
Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actor

Filmography/Movies

2009 Josh
2010 Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (Guest appearance) (Tamil)
2010 Ye Maaya Chesave
2011 100% Love
2011 Dhada
2011 Bejawada
2013 Tadakha
2014 Autonagar Surya
2014 Manam
2014 Oka Laila Kosam
2015 Dohchay
2016 Premam
2016 Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo
2017 Rarandoi Veduka Chudham
2017 Yuddham Sharanam

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