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{{Infobox person
| name = Nagarjuna
| image = Nagarjuna at 62nd Filmfare awards south.jpg
| caption = Nagarjuna at 62nd Filmfare awards
| birth_name = Akkineni Nagarjuna Rao<ref>{{Cite news|last=Prasad|first=B. Krishna|date=18 May 2012|title=Actor Nagarjuna has 2 lakh shares in Vanpic holding Company|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Actor-Nagarjuna-has-2-lakh-shares-in-Vanpic-holding-Company/articleshow/13231672.cms|access-date=4 January 2021|work=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://maatv.com/corporate#tabs-3 |title=Board of Directors |publisher= [[Star Maa|Maa TV]] |access-date=25 July 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140528005740/http://maatv.com/corporate#tabs-3 |archive-date=28 May 2014}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1959|8|29}}<ref>{{cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/akkineni-nagarjuna-rings-in-56th-birthday-in-thailand/ |title=Akkineni Nagarjuna rings in 56th birthday in Thailand |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=29 August 2015 |access-date=8 June 2019}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Madras]] (present-day Chennai), [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| nationality =
| education =
| alma_mater = [[Eastern Michigan University]] (B.S.)
| occupation = {{flatlist|
*Actor
*producer
*businessman}}
| works = [[Nagarjuna filmography|Full list]]
| awards = [[List of awards and nominations received by Nagarjuna|Full list]]
| yearsactive = 1986–present
| spouse = {{marriage|Lakshmi Daggubati|1984|reason=divorced|1990}}<br/>{{marriage|[[Amala Akkineni]]|1992}}
| children = {{hlist|[[Naga Chaitanya]]|[[Akhil Akkineni|Akhil]]}}
| father = [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]]
| relatives = [[Samantha Akkineni]] (daughter in-law)
| family = See [[Daggubati-Akkineni Family]]
}}
'''Akkineni Nagarjuna Rao''' (born 29 August 1959) is an Indian actor, film producer, television presenter, and entrepreneur. Nagarjuna has acted in over 100 films, predominantly in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], along with a few [[Hindi]] and [[Tamil language]] films. He has received nine state [[Nandi Awards]], three [[Filmfare Awards South]] and two [[National Film Awards]] namely, for ''[[Ninne Pelladata (1996 film)|Ninne Pelladata]]'' (1996), which he produced won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu|Best Feature Film in Telugu]] and a [[National Film Award – Special Mention (Feature Film)|Special Mention]] as actor for ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'' (1997).

In 1989, he starred in the [[Maniratnam|Mani Ratnam]] directed [[romantic drama film]] ''[[Geethanjali (1989 film)|Geetanjali]]'', which won the [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment]]. The following year, he acted in ''[[Siva (1989 Telugu film)|Siva]]'', an action drama [[blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbuster]] directed by [[Ram Gopal Varma]], which premiered at the 13th [[International Film Festival of India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm13IIFAAward.aspx?PdfName=13IIFA.pdf |title=Directorate of Film Festival}}</ref> In 1990, he made his [[Bollywood]] debut with the Hindi remake of ''[[Shiva (1990 film)|Shiva]]''.

He is well known for his works in [[biographical films]], he played 15th-century composer [[Annamacharya]] in ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'' (1997), Yavakri (the son of the ascetic [[Bharadwaja]]) in ''[[Agni Varsha]]'' (2002), Major [[Padmapani Acharya]] in the [[war film]] ''[[LOC Kargil]]'' (2003), 17th-century composer [[Kancherla Gopanna]] in ''[[Sri Ramadasu]]'' (2006), [[Suddala Hanmanthu]] in ''[[Rajanna]]'' (2011), [[Sai Baba of Shirdi]] in ''[[Shirdi Sai]]'' (2012), Chandaludu in ''[[Jagadguru Adi Sankara]]'' (2013), and [[Hathiram Bhavaji]] in ''[[Om Namo Venkatesaya]]'' (2017).<ref>{{cite news |author=Suresh Krishnamoorthy |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/at-the-end-of-the-day-nag-wants-to-feel-good/article4667516.ece |title=At the end of the day, Nag wants to feel good |work=The Hindu |date=30 April 2013 |access-date=25 August 2013 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>

In 2013, he represented the [[Cinema of South India]] at the Delhi Film Festival's 100 Years of Indian Cinema's celebration, alongside [[Ramesh Sippy]] and [[Vishal Bhardwaj]] from Bollywood.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/delhi-festival-to-celebrate-100-years-of-indian-cinema-359259 |title=NDTV Movies |work=ndtv.com}}</ref> In 1995, he ventured into film production, with a production unit operating in [[Seychelles]], and was a co-director of an [[Emmy Award]]-winning film animation company called Heart Animation.<ref name="45thawardPDF">{{cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/45th_NFA.pdf |title=45th National Film Awards |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]] |access-date=11 March 2012}}</ref> Nagarjuna is the co-owner of the [[production company]] [[Annapurna Studios]]. He is also the president of the non-profit film school [[Annapurna International School of Film and Media]] based in [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-20/news-interviews/31373291_1_nagarjuna-naga-chaitanya-sri-ramadasu |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521135318/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-20/news-interviews/31373291_1_nagarjuna-naga-chaitanya-sri-ramadasu |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 May 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=I need a break: Nagarjuna |date=20 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2010/12/01/stories/2010120151451900.htm |title=Nagarjuna is brand ambassador for Kalyan Jewellers |work=Business Line |date=1 December 2010 |access-date=24 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120231825/http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2010/12/01/stories/2010120151451900.htm |archive-date=20 November 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/article2217811.ece |location=Chennai, India |work=The Hindu |title=Swept away by 'Nag' magic |date=11 July 2011}}</ref>

==Early life and family==
Akkineni Nagarjuna was born on 29 August 1959 in [[Madras]] (present-day Chennai)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.greatandhra.com/viewnews.php?id=11066&cat=&scat=16 |title='Prince' and 'King' add Kamma Flavour to Congress |work=greatandhra.com |access-date=27 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140527214201/http://www.greatandhra.com/viewnews.php?id=11066&cat=&scat=16 |archive-date=27 May 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> in a Telugu family to the veteran actor [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] and his wife Annapurna. The family later moved to Hyderabad, where he attended the [[Hyderabad Public School]] and [[Little Flower Junior College]], [[Hyderabad]]. He completed one year of his [[Bachelor of Engineering]] from the [[College of Engineering, Guindy]], [[Anna University]] in Madras,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/153870/college-engineering-guindy-chennai-news/ |title=India's Oldest Engineering College Turns 225: 6 Alumni Who Have Made Guindy Proud! |publisher=The Better India |author=Vidya Raja |date=31 July 2018}}</ref> and earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from [[Eastern Michigan University]] in [[Ypsilanti]], [[Michigan]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://spawnofmzone.blogspot.in/2009/09/know-your-foe-eastern-michigan-2009.html |location=Ypsilanti, MI |work=[[Eastern Michigan University]] newsletter |title=Know your Foe – Eastern Michigan 2009, famous alums, Indian actor Nagarjuna Akkineni |date=18 September 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-11/news-interviews/28294835_1_telugu-superstar-bus-rides-discipline |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106154151/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-11/news-interviews/28294835_1_telugu-superstar-bus-rides-discipline |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 November 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=I chose life over Bollywood: Nagarjuna |date=11 July 2010}}</ref>

In February 1984, he married Lakshmi Daggubati, the daughter of [[D. Ramanaidu]], a prominent film-maker, and sister of the actor [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]] and producer [[Daggubati Suresh Babu|Suresh Babu]]. Lakshmi and Nagarjuna have one son, actor [[Naga Chaitanya]] born in 1986. However, the couple got divorced in 1990. Nagarjuna then married actress [[Amala (actress)|Amala]] in June 1992 and the couple have one son, actor [[Akhil Akkineni|Akhil]] born in 1994.

==Career==
{{Main|Nagarjuna filmography}}
Nagarjuna began acting as a child artist in the 1967 [[Telugu film]] ''[[Sudigundalu]]'' directed by veteran [[Adurthi Subbarao]]. He appeared as an infant in movie [[Velugu Needalu]] penned by Sri Sri. Both movies starred his father [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] in the lead role. Years later he made his debut as a lead actor through the 1986 Telugu film ''[[Vikram (1986 Telugu film)|Vikram]]'', directed by [[V. Madhusudhana Rao]], with [[Shobhana]] as the female lead. It is the remake of the 1983 [[Hindi film]] ''[[Hero (1983 film)|Hero]]''. The film was a success, giving Nagarjuna a good start.
Later, he starred in films like ''[[Majnu]]'', directed by [[Dasari Narayana Rao]], which was well received. Nagarjuna got positive reviews for his portrayal of a heartbroken man. He then starred in ''[[Sankeertana]]'', a below average grosser directed by debutant [[Geetha Krishna]] with music by [[Ilaiyaraaja]]. The film was appreciated for its content and music.

In 1988, he starred in the blockbuster ''[[Aakhari Poratam]]'', scripted by [[Yandamuri Veerendranath]], and directed by [[K. Raghavendra Rao]] where he was paired opposite [[Sridevi]] and [[Suhasini Maniratnam|Suhasini]]. In 1988 he starred in ''[[Janaki Ramudu]]'' alongside [[Vijayashanti]]. This film, directed again by K. Raghavendra Rao, was also a hit. In 1989, he starred in the [[Maniratnam]]-directed [[Romantic drama film|romantic drama]] ''[[Geethanjali (1989 film)|Geetanjali]]''. The film won the [[National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment]] in 1990. Immediately, he saw another success, ''[[Shiva (1989 Telugu film)|Shiva]]''. This film marked the debut of director [[Ram Gopal Varma]]. This film is considered a trendsetter in Telugu cinema, and made Nagarjuna a superstar. In 1990, he subsequently made his [[Bollywood]] debut with the Hindi remake of the same film titled ''[[Shiva (1990 film)|Shiva]]''. Even the Hindi version saw huge box-office success. He then starred in ''[[Jaitra Yatra]]'', for which he received critical acclaim. He followed it up with sub fare like ''[[Prema Yuddham]]'' and ''[[Iddaru Iddare]]''. ''[[Nirnayam (1991 film)|Nirnayam]]'' where he acted again with Amala however was a hit.

He followed it up with box office hits like ''[[Killer (1991 film)|Killer]]'', ''[[Neti Siddhartha]]'', and ''[[Nirnayam (1991 film)|Nirnayam]]'', working with eminent directors such as [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]], and [[Priyadarshan]]. Nagarjuna was fondly called "Celluloid Scientist" for his nature of experimenting with different scripts. Some of his prominent hit films released subsequently included ''[[President Gari Pellam]]'', ''[[Varasudu]]'', ''[[Gharana Bullodu]]'' and ''[[Allari Alludu]]''. In 1994, he starred in his first Hindi-Telugu bilingual ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]'' directed by [[Mahesh Bhatt]]. In the same year he ventured into comedy for the first time with ''[[Hello Brother(film)|Hello Brother]]'' which was a huge hit, and was later remade into Hindi as ''[[Judwaa]]''. Many of his films were also dubbed into Tamil. In 1996, Nagarjuna starred in and produced ''[[Ninne Pelladata (1996 film)|Ninne Pelladata]]'', directed by [[Krishna Vamsi]]. The movie won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] and [[Filmfare Award for Best Film - Telugu]]. The next year, Nagarjuna acted in ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'', in which he portrayed the role of [[Annamacharya]], a 15th-century Telugu singer and poet. This won him his [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Filmfare Best Actor Award]] and his first [[Nandi Award for Best Actor]]. He also received a National Award for this role. His subsequent releases were ''[[Nuvvu Vastavani]]'', ''Ninne Premistha'' and ''[[Azad (2000 film)|Azad]]''.

He starred in romantic comedies such as ''[[Santosham (2002 film)|Santosham]]'', ''[[Manmadhudu]]'', and ''[[Shivamani (film)|Shivamani]]''. He produced ''[[Satyam (2003 film)|Satyam]]'' in 2003, which starred his nephew [[Sumanth]]. In 2004, Nagarjuna had two releases, ''[[Nenunnanu]]'' and ''[[Mass (2004 film)|Mass]]''. The latter was produced by Nagarjuna and directed by choreographer [[Lawrence Raghavendra]]. In 2005, Nagarjuna acted in and produced ''[[Super (2005 film)|Super]]''. In 2006, he starred in ''[[Sri Ramadasu]]'', his second period film based on the 18th-century Telugu Saint/poet of the same name.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sri Ramadasu floors them all |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/04/15/stories/2006041503530200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060515163313/http://www.hindu.com/2006/04/15/stories/2006041503530200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 May 2006 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=15 April 2006 |access-date=2 March 2010 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> Nagarjuna received the [[Nandi Award]] for Best Actor for this film. In December 2007, he appeared in ''[[Don (2007 film)|Don]]'' and a year later, he appeared in ''[[King (2008 film)|King]]'' alongside [[Trisha Krishnan]] and [[Srihari]].

In 2010, he had the films ''[[Kedi (2010 film)|Kedi]]'' and ''[[Ragada]]''. ''[[Gaganam]]'' was released on 11 February 2011. Its Tamil version was titled ''[[Payanam (2011 film)|Payanam]]''. In 2011 Nagarjuna signed three movies in a row: ''[[Rajanna]]'',<ref>{{cite news |title=Nagarjuna Rajanna movie details |url=http://cinema.currentweek.net/2011/04/nagarjunas-rajanna-set-caught-fire-rs.html |access-date=7 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110415040114/http://cinema.currentweek.net/2011/04/nagarjunas-rajanna-set-caught-fire-rs.html |archive-date=15 April 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''[[Damarukam]]'' and ''[[Shirdi Sai]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cinema.currentweek.net/2011/05/nagrjuna-saibaba-movie-titled-as-shirdi.html |title=Nagarjuna Saibaba Movie Titled As 'Shirdi Sai' | Currentweek Cinema |publisher=Cinema.currentweek.net |access-date=24 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316122244/http://cinema.currentweek.net/2011/05/nagrjuna-saibaba-movie-titled-as-shirdi.html |archive-date=16 March 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> His next film '' [[Greeku Veerudu]] ''alongside [[Nayanthara]], was a sub par grosser. His next [[Bhai (2013 film)|Bhai]] was a disaster at the box office.<ref>[http://www.ifilmish.com/nag-looks-handsome-in-love-story/ Nagarjuna's Love Story] ifilmish.com</ref> In 2014, Nagarjuna starred in the [[blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbuster]] family drama, ''[[Manam (film)|Manam]]'', directed by [[Vikram Kumar]]. He had a dual role in ''[[Soggade Chinni Nayana]]'', which turned out to be one of his biggest blockbusters.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://andhraboxoffice.com/info.aspx?id=1899&cid=6&fid=3297 |title=Soggade Chinni Nayana Final Total WW Collections{{!}} AndhraBoxOffice.com|last=AndhraBoxOffice.com|website=andhraboxoffice.com|access-date=29 October 2018}}</ref> Later he played a cripple in Vamshi Paidipally's bilingual film ''[[Oopiri]]'', which was a hit.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://andhraboxoffice.com/info.aspx?id=1924&cid=6&fid=3354 |title=Oopiri (Thozha) Final Total WW Collections{{!}} AndhraBoxOffice.com|last=AndhraBoxOffice.com|website=andhraboxoffice.com|access-date=29 October 2018}}</ref> In 2017, he played a devotional role in the film [[Om Namo Venkatesaya]]. It garnered average reviews from critics and turned out to be a disaster.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://andhraboxoffice.com/info.aspx?id=2035&cid=6&fid=4586 |title=Om Namo Venkatesaya Final Total WW Collections{{!}} AndhraBoxOffice.com|last=AndhraBoxOffice.com|website=andhraboxoffice.com|access-date=29 October 2018}}</ref> He then starred in a horror film titled [[Raju Gari Gadhi 2]], which had an average run at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://andhraboxoffice.com/info.aspx?id=4151&cid=6&fid=5744 |title=Raju Gari Gadhi 2 Final Total WW Collections{{!}} AndhraBoxOffice.com|last=AndhraBoxOffice.com|website=andhraboxoffice.com|access-date=29 October 2018}}</ref> In 2018, he starred in the film [[Officer (2018 film)|Officer]] directed and produced by [[Ram Gopal Varma]]. It got poor reviews from critics and went on to become the biggest disaster in Nagarjuna's career. On 27 September 2018, [[Devadas (2018 film)|Devadas]], directed by Sriram Aditya, featuring Nagarjuna alongside [[Nani (actor)|Nani]]. This film co starred [[Rashmika Mandanna]] and [[Aakanksha Singh]] and turned out to be a moderate success.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.tollywood.net/devadas-closing-collections/ |title=Devadas Closing Collections |date=26 October 2018 |work=Tollywood|access-date=29 October 2018}}</ref>

==Off-screen work==

===Television===
[[File:Nagarjuna Indian badminton league 13.jpg|thumb|250 px|upright|right|Co-owner Nagarjuna during Mumbai Masters Match at Indian Badminton League 2013]]
Nagarjuna made his début as a television producer in 2009 with the soap opera ''[[Yuva]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nagarjuna launches 'Yuva' |url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/20/stories/2007112059490200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071203191852/http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/20/stories/2007112059490200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 December 2007 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=20 November 2007 |access-date=2 March 2010 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> He was a major shareholders of the television channel [[Maa TV]] before it was sold to the Star Network.<ref>{{cite news |title=Actor Nagarjuna to focus on entertainment biz |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/12/20/stories/2007122051572300.htm |work=[[Business Line]] |date=20 December 2007 |access-date=2 March 2010}}</ref> Nagarjuna hosted the Telugu version of ''[[Kaun Banega Crorepati|KBC – Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu]]''. The first season of the show was telecast on [[MAA TV]] from 9 June 2014 to 7 August 2014 (40 episodes). The second season was also showcased on [[MAA TV]] from 9 December 2014 to 27 February 2015 (55 episodes).<ref name="Nagarjuna to host Telugu KBC">{{cite news |title=Nagarjuna to host Telugu KBC |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/nagarjuna-to-host-telugu-kbc/article5928383.ece |access-date=28 February 2021 |work=The Hindu |date=19 April 2014 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2014/nagarjuna-meelo-evaru-koteeswarudu-grand-finale-on-august-7-155856.html |work=OneIndia entertainment |title=Nagarjuna's Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu Grand Finale On August 7 |date=14 August 2014 |access-date=28 February 2021}}</ref> In 2015, he was honoured with the Entertainment Leader Award (Television) for his work in ''[[Kaun Banega Crorepati|Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu]]'' at the [[TV5 (India)|TV-5]] Business Leaders Awards ceremony.<ref>{{cite news |title=Entertainment Leader Award to Actor Nagarjuna |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2015/apr/26/Entertainment-Leader-Award-to-Actor-Nagarjuna-747242.html |access-date=28 February 2021 |work=The New Indian Express |date=26 April 2015}}</ref> He had hosted the third and fourth seasons of [[Bigg Boss Telugu]] in 2019 and 2020.

===Ownerships, endorsements and earnings===

Since 2013, He was a co-owner of the [[Mumbai Masters]] of the [[Indian Badminton League]], along with [[Sunil Gavaskar]], and the [[Mahi Racing Team India]], along with [[Mahendra Singh Dhoni]].<ref name="Nagarjuna to host Telugu KBC"/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-18/badminton/40656495_1_indian-badminton-league-ibl-team-nagarjuna |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721064540/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-18/badminton/40656495_1_indian-badminton-league-ibl-team-nagarjuna |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 July 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Sunil Gavaskar and actor Nagarjuna buy Mumbai franchise of IBL |date=18 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=After Megastar its now Superstar |url=http://www.cinesprint.com/tollywood/hot-gossips/467-after-megastar-its-now-superstar.html |website=cinesprint.com |access-date=7 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808044721/http://www.cinesprint.com/tollywood/hot-gossips/467-after-megastar-its-now-superstar.html|archive-date=8 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Nagarjuna currently endorses [[Kalyan Jewellers]] in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/amitabh-bachchan-shoots-for-kalyan-jewellers-ad-with-south-stars-view-pics/ |title=Amitabh Bachchan shoots for Kalyan Jewellers ad with South stars: view pics! |work=bollywoodlife.com |date=16 July 2013}}</ref> He was listed No. 36 and No. 43 in ''[[Forbes]] India''{{'}}s top 100 Celebrities for the years 2012 and 2013 respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://forbesindia.com/profile/nagarjuna/114 |title=Nagarjuna |work=forbesindia.com|access-date=4 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130129011640/http://forbesindia.com/profile/nagarjuna/114|archive-date=29 January 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Pawan-Kalyan-tops-Forbes-list-in-Tollywood/articleshow/27299856.cms |title=Pawan Kalyan tops Forbes list in Tollywood |work=The Times of India}}</ref> He is one of the co-owners of the [[Indian Super League]] club [[Kerala Blasters FC]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna to co-own Sachin's Kerala Blasters |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/sports/chiranjeevi-nagarjuna-to-coown-sachins-kerala-blasters/article8676707.ece |access-date=18 August 2019 |work=@businessline |date=1 June 2016}}</ref>

===N3 Realty Enterprises===
Nagarjuna is the founding partner of N3 Realty Enterprises, the parent entity for N-Convention center, N-Grill and District N. The later two establishments are now non-existent. In 2014, the [[Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation]] identified that N convention had encroached on litigated premises.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140703/nation-current-affairs/article/n-convention-centre-legal-opinion-sought |title=N Convention Centre: Legal opinion sought |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=3 July 2014}}</ref> Subsequently, through legal opinions, a correction path of the land was initiated by the local administrators.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/n-convention-on-correction-path/article6209269.ece |title=N Convention on 'correction' path? |newspaper=The Hindu |date=14 July 2014 |last1=Singh |first1=T. Lalith}}</ref>

===Charity===
Nagarjuna, along with his wife Amala, are co-founders of [[Blue Cross of Hyderabad]], recognised by the [[Animal Welfare Board of India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bluecrosshyd.in/team.php |title=Our Team – Blue Cross Of Hyderbad |work=bluecrosshyd.in |access-date=26 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080804000535/http://www.bluecrosshyd.in/team.php |archive-date=4 August 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Blue Cross of Hyderabad – The Team |url=http://www.bluecrosshyd.in/team.php |work=Blue Cross of Hyderabad |date=26 January 2011 |access-date=26 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080804000535/http://www.bluecrosshyd.in/team.php |archive-date=4 August 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is a non-government organisation (NGO) in Hyderabad, which works for the welfare of animals. Nagarjuna was also involved in welfare programs undertaken by the [[MAA TV]] association, and presently serves as the brand ambassador for HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns.<ref>{{cite news |title=Maa Tv associationTeam |url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/23/stories/2011012360940200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110128065253/http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/23/stories/2011012360940200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 January 2011 |date=26 January 2011 |access-date=26 January 2011 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> In 2010, he starred in an [[HIV/AIDS]] animated software tutorial created by [[TeachAIDS]], a nonprofit founded at [[Stanford University]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Animation lessons on HIV/AIDS awareness released |url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/27/stories/2010112765081200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101204231641/http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/27/stories/2010112765081200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 December 2010 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=27 November 2010 |access-date=1 December 2010 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>

==Awards and nominations==
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Nagarjuna has been the recipient of two [[National Film Awards]], nine [[Nandi Awards]] and three [[Filmfare Awards South]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Nagarjuna Akkineni |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/nagarjuna-akkineni |access-date=7 April 2020 |work=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

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