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{{short description|Indian film actor}}
{{short description|American actor}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2017}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2022}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name              = Akhil Akkineni
| name              = Akhil Akkineni
| image              = Akkineni Akhil.jpg
| image              = Akkineni Akhil.jpg
| caption            = Akkineni in 2017
| caption            = Akkineni in 2017
| birth_name        =
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1994|04|08}}<ref name="birthdate">{{cite web|date=29 October 2018|title=Tollywood's rising stars under 30|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/tollywoods-rising-stars-under-30/photostory/66416903.cms|access-date=14 August 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1994|04|08}}<ref name="birthdate">{{cite web|date=2018-10-29|title=Tollywood's rising stars under 30|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/tollywoods-rising-stars-under-30/photostory/66416903.cms|access-date=2020-08-14|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
| birth_place        = [[San Jose, California|San Jose]], [[California]], U.S.<ref name="ibt" /><ref name="borninUS">{{cite AV media|people=[[Vemuri Radhakrishna]] and [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izfEJHzhLrk&t=31m55s|title= Akkineni Nagarjuna Open Heart With RK Full Episode {{!}} Nagarjuna Reveals About Remake Of Gundamma Katha|publisher=[[ABN Andhra Jyothi]]|date=24 July 2019|lang=te|quote=Akhil was born in the U.S.}}</ref>
| birth_place        = [[San Jose, California|San Jose]], [[California]], U.S.<ref name="Birthplace">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/akhil-akkineni|title=Akhil Akkineni|work=Times of India|access-date=29 May 2020|language=en-IN}}</ref><ref name="borninUS">{{cite AV media|people=[[Vemuri Radhakrishna]] and [[Akkineni Nagarjuna]]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izfEJHzhLrk&t=31m55s|title= Akkineni Nagarjuna Open Heart With RK Full Episode {{!}} Nagarjuna Reveals About Remake Of Gundamma Katha|publisher=[[ABN Andhra Jyothi]]|date=2019-07-24|lang=te|quote=Akhil was born in the U.S.}}</ref>
| alma_mater        = [[University of South Florida]]<br />[[Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute]]
| citizenship        = [[United States]]
| alma_mater        = [[Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute]]
| occupation        = Actor
| occupation        = Actor
| years_active      = 1995; 2014–present
| years_active      = 1994–present
| parents            = [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Akkineni Nagarjuna]]<br />[[Amala Akkineni]]
| mother            = [[Amala Akkineni|Amala]]
| father            = [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]]
| family            = See [[Daggubati–Akkineni family]]
| family            = See [[Daggubati–Akkineni family]]
}}
}}
'''Akhil Akkineni''' (born 8 April 1994) is an American born Indian actor known for his works in [[Telugu cinema]]. Akhil was born in [[San Jose, California]], and was raised in [[Hyderabad]], India. Akhil debuted into films as a child artist in the children's film ''[[Sisindri]]'' (1994), for which he won a [[Filmfare Special Award – South|Filmfare Special Award]]. He is also the captain of [[Telugu Warriors]] cricket team that competes in [[Celebrity Cricket League]].


'''Akhil Akkineni''' (born 8 April 1994) is an American<!-- THIS REFERS TO HIS CITIZENSHIP, not ethnicity/origin. DO NOT CHANGE THIS. His Indian origin is already mentioned on this page. --> actor of Indian descent who works in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. He first appeared on screen at the age of one in ''[[Sisindri]]'' (1995) and debuted in a lead role with ''[[Akhil (film)|Akhil]]'' (2015). He has received two [[Filmfare Awards South]]. He is the captain of [[Telugu Warriors]] cricket team that competes in the [[Celebrity Cricket League]].
His first leading role as an adult came in the box office flop ''[[Akhil (film)|Akhil]]'' (2015), although it won him the [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South|Filmfare Best Male Debut]]. His first commercial success occurred in ''[[Most Eligible Bachelor]]'' (2021). Akhil is the son of Indian actors [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] and [[Amala Akkineni|Amala]].


== Early life and background ==
== Early life ==
Akhil Akkineni was born on 8 April 1994 in [[San Jose, California|San Jose]], [[California]], U.S.<ref name="birthdate" /><ref name="borninUS" /> to actors [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] and [[Amala Akkineni|Amala]]. He is of [[Telugu people|Telugu]] descent from his father's side, and has [[Irish people|Irish]] and [[Bengalis|Bengali]] ancestry from his mother's side.<ref>{{cite web|title=Amala Akkineni can't speak Bengali – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Amala-Akkineni-cant-speak-Bengali/articleshow/9185371.cms|access-date=2020-12-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> He is the grandson of actor [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]], and half-brother of [[Naga Chaitanya]]. His sister-in-law [[Samantha Akkineni|Samantha]] is also an actress.
Akhil Akkineni was born on 8 April 1994 in [[San Jose, California|San Jose]], [[California]], U.S.<ref name="birthdate" /><ref name="borninUS" /> to actors [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] and [[Amala Akkineni|Amala]]. He is of [[Telugu people|Telugu]] descent from his father's side, and has [[Irish people|Irish]] and [[Bengalis|Bengali]] ancestry from his mother's side.<ref>{{cite news|title=Amala Akkineni can't speak Bengali – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Amala-Akkineni-cant-speak-Bengali/articleshow/9185371.cms|access-date=3 December 2020|website=The Times of India|date=14 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref> He is the grandson of actor [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]], and half-brother of [[Naga Chaitanya]].


Akkineni studied at Chaitanya Vidyalaya, later headed to Australia for two years. He returned to complete his studies at [[Oakridge International School]], [[Hyderabad]]. He pursued acting as a career at age 16 and enrolled in an acting course at the [[Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute]] in New York. He is also a [[BBA]] graduate from [[University of South Florida]].<ref name="akhindu">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/akhil-akkineni-theres-no-guarantee-for-success/article7846059.ece?secpage=true&secname=entertainment|title=Akhil Akkineni|author=Sangeetha Devi Dundoo|work=The Hindu }}</ref> Akkineni pursued acting at the [[Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute]].
Akkineni studied at Chaitanya Vidyalaya, later headed to Australia for two years. He returned to complete his studies at [[Oakridge International School]], [[Hyderabad]]. He pursued acting as a career at age 16 and enrolled in an acting course at the [[Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute]] in New York.<ref name="akhindu">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/akhil-akkineni-theres-no-guarantee-for-success/article7846059.ece?secpage=true&secname=entertainment|title=Akhil Akkineni: There's no guarantee for success|date=15 November 2015|author=Sangeetha Devi Dundoo|work=The Hindu }}</ref> He also holds a [[Bachelor of Business Administration|BBA]] from the [[University of South Florida]].<ref name="ibt">{{cite web |last1=Hooli |first1=Sekhar H.|title=VV Vinayak Treats Akhil Akkineni Like Prince on Sets of his Debut Movie? |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/vv-vinayak-treats-akhil-akkineni-like-prince-sets-his-debut-movie-623706 |website=IB Times |date=17 February 2015}}</ref>


Later in his teens, he pursued cricket and became a member in his father's Kings team, in the 2010 celebrity Tollywood Trophy, which was a fundraiser for the Movie Artistes' Association. His match-winning half-century in the final against [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]]'s Warriors, saw him secure the man-of-the-match and man-of-the-series awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/nag-kings-lift-tollywood-trophy/article455896.ece|title=Nag Kings lift Tollywood trophy|work=The Hindu}}</ref> His performance saw him get called up to play for the [[Telugu Warriors]] in the inaugural [[Celebrity Cricket League]] (CCL) in 2011. Since then he has regularly participated in the CCL tournament, winning the [[2015 Celebrity Cricket League|2016 edition]] as captain of his team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/akhil-to-play-in-ccl-matches-telugu-news-67289.html|title=Akhil to play in CCL matches|work=indiaglitz.com}}</ref>
Later in his teens, he pursued cricket and became a member in his father's Nag Kings team, in the 2010 celebrity Tollywood Trophy, which was a fundraiser for the Movie Artistes' Association. His match-winning half-century in the final against [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]]'s Venky Warriors, saw him secure the man-of-the-match and man-of-the-series awards.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 June 2010|title=Nag Kings lift Tollywood trophy|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/Nag-Kings-lift-Tollywood-trophy/article16243642.ece|access-date=12 June 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> His performance saw him get called up to play for the Telugu Warriors in the inaugural [[Celebrity Cricket League]] (CCL) in 2011. Since then he has regularly participated in the CCL tournament, winning the [[2015 Celebrity Cricket League|2016 edition]] as captain of his team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/akhil-to-play-in-ccl-matches-telugu-news-67289.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208203203/http://www.indiaglitz.com/akhil-to-play-in-ccl-matches-telugu-news-67289.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 December 2015|title=Akhil to play in CCL matches|work=indiaglitz.com}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
As an infant, Akhil Akkineni debuted in his father's production, [[Shiva Nageswara Rao]]'s comedy ''[[Sisindri]]'' (1995), an Indian adaptation of ''[[Baby's Day Out]]'' (1994).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/mamas-boy/article403655.ece|title=Mama's boy|work=The Hindu}}</ref>
As an infant, Akhil debuted in his father's production, [[Shiva Nageswara Rao]]'s comedy, ''[[Sisindri]]'' (1995), an Indian adaptation of ''[[Baby's Day Out]]'' (1994).<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|date=5 December 2009|title=Mama's boy|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/Mamas-boy/article16369665.ece|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


In 2014, Akkineni appeared in a cameo in [[Vikram Kumar]]'s hit family drama ''[[Manam (film)|Manam]]'' (2014), which featured three generations of actors from the [[ANR-Ramanaidu Family|Akkineni family]]. He brief cameo was an instant hit with the audience.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/south-masala/Samanthas-tweet-has-Nag-fuming/articleshow/26324058.cms|title=Samantha's tweet has Nag fuming|work=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref> he described his shoot for the film alongside his grandfather, father and half-brother, as "nervous and exciting".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofap.com/cinema/i-felt-very-nervous-that-day-akhil-akkineni.html|title=Akhil Akkineni Interview, Akhil Akkineni interview about manam, Akhil Akkineni interview on manam I felt very nervous that day: Akhil Akkineni|work=timesofap.com|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190905153158/http://timesofap.com/cinema/i-felt-very-nervous-that-day-akhil-akkineni.html|archive-date=5 September 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Manam'' went on to become one of the most profitable Telugu films of 2014. Critics dubbed the film as a "classic" en route to it winning several awards, including [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu|Best Film]] at the [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/small-was-big-for-southern-cinema-ians-special-2014-in-retrospect-news-others-omsmuojhgjhjd.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210081634/http://www.sify.com/movies/small-was-big-for-southern-cinema-ians-special-2014-in-retrospect-news-others-omsmuojhgjhjd.html|title=Small was big for southern cinema (IANS Special: 2014 In Retrospect)|archive-date=10 February 2015|url-status=dead|work=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Winners-62nd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-South/articleshow/47836755.cms?|title=Winners: 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)|work=The Times of India}}</ref> He subsequently went on to make appearances in several commercials, notably for [[Karbonn Mobiles|Karbonn]], [[Mountain Dew]], and [[Titan Company|Titan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/nagarjunas-son-akhil-akkineni-to-make-his-debut-south/20141225.htm|title=Nagarjuna's son Akhil Akkineni to make his debut|date=25 December 2014|work=Rediff}}</ref>
In 2014, Akhil appeared in a brief [[cameo appearance]] in the much loved family drama, ''[[Manam (film)|Manam]]'' (2014), directed by [[Vikram Kumar]]. It featured three generations of actors from the [[Daggubati–Akkineni family|Akkineni family]]. His cameo in the climax of the film was an instant rage with the audience.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/Samanthas-tweet-has-Nag-fuming/articleshow/26324058.cms|title=Samantha's tweet has Nag fuming|work=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref> He described his shoot for the film alongside his grandfather, father and half-brother, as "nervous and exciting".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofap.com/cinema/i-felt-very-nervous-that-day-akhil-akkineni.html|title=Akhil Akkineni Interview, Akhil Akkineni interview about manam, Akhil Akkineni interview on manam I felt very nervous that day: Akhil Akkineni|work=timesofap.com|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190905153158/http://timesofap.com/cinema/i-felt-very-nervous-that-day-akhil-akkineni.html|archive-date=5 September 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Manam'' went on to become as one of the most profitable Telugu films of 2014, whilst also considered to be as one of the greatest Telugu films of all-time. Critics dubbed the film as a "classic" en-route to it winning several awards, including [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu|Best Film]] at the [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/small-was-big-for-southern-cinema-ians-special-2014-in-retrospect-news-others-omsmuojhgjhjd.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210081634/http://www.sify.com/movies/small-was-big-for-southern-cinema-ians-special-2014-in-retrospect-news-others-omsmuojhgjhjd.html|title=Small was big for southern cinema (IANS Special: 2014 In Retrospect)|archive-date=10 February 2015|url-status=dead|work=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Winners-62nd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-South/articleshow/47836755.cms?|title=Winners: 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)|work=The Times of India|date=16 January 2017 }}</ref> He subsequently went on to make appearances in several commercials, notably for [[Karbonn Mobiles|Karbonn]], [[Mountain Dew]], and [[Titan Company|Titan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/nagarjunas-son-akhil-akkineni-to-make-his-debut-south/20141225.htm|title=Nagarjuna's son Akhil Akkineni to make his debut|date=25 December 2014|work=Rediff}}</ref>


Akkineni's debut film as a full-fledged lead was [[V. V. Vinayak]]'s  ''[[Akhil (film)|Akhil]]'' (2015).<ref>{{cite web|title=I was mobbed by girls a few times: Akhil|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/I-was-mobbed-by-girls-a-few-times-Akhil/articleshow/46252275.cms|work=The Times of India}}</ref> In order to prepare for the role, the actor enrolled in a stunt workshop with his personal trainer Kicha and attended workshops in [[Thailand]] for two months.<ref name="akhindu" /> Produced by actor [[Nithin]], the film began production in December 2014 and featured him alongside fellow debutante actress [[Sayyeshaa|Sayesha Saigal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/nagarjunas-son-akhils-debut-film-launched/article6700454.ece|title=Nagarjuna's son Akhil's debut film launched|via=Inter Asian News Service|work=The Hindu}}</ref> The film released to poor reviews, and despite expectations, it was a disaster at the box office. Following this, he went on a two-year hiatus. His second movie ''[[Hello (2017 film)|Hello]]'', was directed by ''Manam'''s Vikram Kumar. It released on 22 December 2017, along with ''[[Middle Class Abbayi]]'' and turned out to be a below par grosser at the box-office, despite garnering good reviews. Akkineni's latest project, ''[[Mr. Majnu]]'', is directed by Venky Atluri and co stars [[Niddhi Agerwal]]. It released on 25 January 2019. As of November 2020, he's working on his fourth film titled as [[Most Eligible Bachelor (film)|''Most Eligible Bachelor'']], starring [[Pooja Hegde]] and produced by [[Geetha Arts]] Bunny Vas and Vasu Varma, directed by [[Bhaskar (director)|Bhaskar]].
Akkineni's debut film, as a full-fledged lead, was in ''[[Akhil (film)|Akhil]]'' (2015), directed by [[V. V. Vinayak]]. It was produced by [[Nithiin]] and his family<ref name=":2">{{cite news|title=I was mobbed by girls a few times: Akhil|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/I-was-mobbed-by-girls-a-few-times-Akhil/articleshow/46252275.cms|work=The Times of India|date=15 January 2017 }}</ref> In order to prepare for the role, he enrolled in a stunt workshop with his personal trainer, Kicha, and attended workshops in [[Thailand]], for two months.<ref name="akhindu" /> The film began production in December 2014 and featured him alongside fellow debutante, [[Sayyeshaa|Sayesha Saigal]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/nagarjunas-son-akhils-debut-film-launched/article6700454.ece|title=Nagarjuna's son Akhil's debut film launched|via=Inter Asian News Service|work=The Hindu|date=17 December 2014 }}</ref> The film opened to a poor response, and despite high expectations, it was a disaster at the box-office. Following this, he went onto a two-year hiatus.  
 
In 2017, his second film, ''[[Hello (2017 film)|Hello]]'' (2017), was directed by Vikram Kumar. It released along with ''[[Middle Class Abbayi]]'' and turned out to be a below-average grosser at the box-office, despite garnering generally positive reviews.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/hello/movie-review/62207206.cms|title=Hello movie review|work=[[Times of India]]}}</ref> Following that, Akhil's third film, ''[[Mr. Majnu]]'' (2019), was directed by [[Venky Atluri]] and co-starred [[Niddhi Agerwal]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=kavirayani|first=suresh|date=26 January 2019|title=Mr Majnu movie review: Akhil steals the show!|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/260119/mr-majnu-movie-review-akhil-steals-the-show.html|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> Despite a great pre-release buzz and successful album, it opened to mixed reviews upon release. It eventually failed, becoming Akhil's third consecutive failure.
 
In October 2021, his fourth film, the [[rom com]], ''[[Most Eligible Bachelor]]'' was released. It co-starred [[Pooja Hegde]] and was directed by ''[[Bommarillu]]'' and ''[[Parugu]]'' fame, [[Bhaskar (director)|Bhaskar]]. It was produced by [[Bunny Vas]] and [[Vasu Varma]], under [[Geetha Arts|GA2]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=28 August 2021|title=Akhil Akkineni-Pooja Hegde's Most Eligible Bachelor to hit screens on October 8|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2021/aug/28/akhil-akkineni-pooja-hegdes-most-eligible-bachelor-to-hit-screens-on-october-8-26313.html|website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> It became a hit and gave Akhil a long-awaited box office success.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/most-eligible-bachelor-hits-half-century-at-tollywood-box-office/articleshow/87481126.cms|title=Most Eligible Bachelor hits half century at box office |work=[[Times of India]]|date=2 November 2021 }}</ref>
 
Akhil's next film, ''[[Agent (film)|Agent]]'', directed by [[Surender Reddy]] and produced by [[Anil Sunkara]], released on 28 April 2023. It was made on a huge budget of 80 crores. However, upon release, it received highly negative reviews from both the critics and audience, alike. It had an extremely low opening and was a commercial disaster.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Agent movie review and box office collection LIVE updates: Akhil Akkineni's film opens to disappointing box office results |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/agent-movie-review-box-office-collection-live-updates-agent-review-rating-sakshi-vaidya-akhil-akkineni-mammootty-dino-morea-urvashi-rautela-agent-review/liveblog/99829993.cms |access-date=2023-04-29 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
In 2016, Akkineni was engaged to Shriya Bhupal, grand daughter of business tycoon [[G. V. Krishna Reddy]]. Their wedding was planned in 2017 but was later called off.<ref>{{cite web|date=February 23, 2017|title=Akhil Akkineni-Shriya Bhupal wedding called off: Is this the reason?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/akhil-akkineni-shriya-bhupal-wedding-called-off-962178-2017-02-23|access-date=2021-02-01|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=2017-02-23|title=Real reason why Nagarjuna's son Akhil Akkineni, Shriya Bhupal called off wedding?|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/real-reason-why-nagarjuna-son-akhil-akkineni-shriya-bhupal-called-off-wedding-4539732/|access-date=2020-07-07|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
In 2016, Akhil was engaged to Shriya Bhupal, grand-daughter of the business tycoon, [[G. V. Krishna Reddy]]. Their wedding was planned in 2017, however, it was later called-off, for undisclosed reasons.<ref>{{cite web|date=23 February 2017|title=Akhil Akkineni-Shriya Bhupal wedding called off: Is this the reason?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/akhil-akkineni-shriya-bhupal-wedding-called-off-962178-2017-02-23|access-date=1 February 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=23 February 2017|title=Real reason why Nagarjuna's son Akhil Akkineni, Shriya Bhupal called off wedding?|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/real-reason-why-nagarjuna-son-akhil-akkineni-shriya-bhupal-called-off-wedding-4539732/|access-date=7 July 2020|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==


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|Special appearance in title song
|Special appearance in title song
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=18 August 2016|title=Akhil Cameo Role Teaser – Aatadukundam Raa Movie – Sushanth, Sonam Bajwa|url=https://www.ap7am.com/lv-231485-akhil-cameo-role-teaser-aatadukundam-raa-movie-sushanth-sonam-bajwa|website=ap7am.com}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2017
| 2017
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| Avinash / Seenu
| Avinash / Seenu
|Also singer for "Yevevo"
|Also singer for "Yevevo"
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=23 December 2017|title=Hello movie review: Akhil Akkineni and Kalyani Priyadarshan starrer leave us with a heart full of good feelings|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/hello-movie-review-akhil-akkineni-kalyani-priyadarshan-star-rating-4992679/|website=The Indian Express}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2019
| 2019
|''[[Mr. Majnu]]''
|''[[Mr. Majnu]]''
| Vikram "Vicky" Krishna
| Vikram 'Vicky' Krishna
|
|
|<ref name=":3" />
|-
|-
| 2021
| 2021
| style="background:#ffc;"|''[[Most Eligible Bachelor (film)|Most Eligible Bachelor]]{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}''
| ''[[Most Eligible Bachelor]]''
| Harsha
| Harsha
| Filming<ref>{{Cite web|title=Akhil Akkineni's fourth film goes on floors; Bommarillu Bhaskar yet to finalise the female lead|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/akhil-akkinenis-fourth-film-goes-on-floors-bommarillu-bhaskar-yet-to-finalise-the-female-lead/articleshow/70225590.cms|access-date=2021-02-26|website=The Times of India}}</ref>  
|
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|-
| 2021
| 2023
| style="background:#ffc;"|''[[Agent (2021 film)|Agent]]'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}''
| ''[[Agent (film)|Agent]]''
| {{TBA}}
| Ramakrishna 'Ricky'/"Wild Saala"
| Filming<ref>{{Cite web|last=K.|first=Janani|date=8 April 2021|title=Akhil Akkineni unveils new poster of Agent on his birthday|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/akhil-akkeneni-unveils-new-poster-of-agent-on-his-birthday-1788536-2021-04-08|access-date=2021-04-16|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
|  
| <ref>{{cite news |title=Akhil Akkineni's 'Agent' gets new release date. Check details here |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/akhil-akkinenis-agent-gets-new-release-date-check-details-here/articleshow/97607309.cms |website=[[The Economic Times]] |date=4 February 2023 |access-date=25 February 2023}}</ref>
|}
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| caption =
| wins = 6
| wins = 6
| nominations = 0
| nominations = 6
}}
}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+List of awards and nominations
|-
|-
! Year
! Year
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! Film
! Film
! Result
! Result
! {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
|-
|-
| 1995
| 1995
| [[43rd Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[43rd Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[Filmfare Special Award – South|Filmfare Best Child Actor]]
| [[Filmfare Special Award – South|Special Award (Child actor)]]
| ''[[Sisindri]]''
| ''[[Sisindri]]''
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbZHU7db4x4 |title=Britannia film fare awards 2016 hero akhil |publisher=YouTube |date=2016-06-19 |access-date=2021-02-08}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Citation|title=Sisindri Awards: List of Awards won by Telugu movie Sisindri|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-details/sisindri/movieawards/61316219.cms|access-date=12 February 2021}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2016
| rowspan="4" | 2016
| [[63rd Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[63rd Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South|Best Male Debut – South]]
| rowspan="4" | ''[[Akhil (film)|Akhil]]''
| rowspan="4" | ''[[Akhil (film)|Akhil]]''
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Winners-of-63rd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-South-2016-Telugu/articleshow/52814271.cms|title=Winners of 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards South 2016 (Telugu)|website=The Times of India|date=2017-01-16|access-date=2019-12-25}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Winners-of-63rd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-South-2016-Telugu/articleshow/52814271.cms|title=Winners of 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards South 2016 (Telugu)|website=The Times of India|date=16 January 2017|access-date=25 December 2019}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[5th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| [[5th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut (Telugu)|Best Male Debut (Telugu)]]
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Telugu|Best Male Debut – Telugu]]
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|title=SIIMA 2016 Telugu movie nominations revealed; 'Baahubali,' 'Srimanthudu' lead the list5|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2016-telugu-movie-nominations-revealed-baahubali-srimanthudu-lead-list-680040|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160526120833/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2016-telugu-movie-nominations-revealed-baahubali-srimanthudu-lead-list-680040|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-05-26}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|title=SIIMA 2016 Telugu movie nominations revealed; 'Baahubali,' 'Srimanthudu' lead the list5|website=[[International Business Times]]|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2016-telugu-movie-nominations-revealed-baahubali-srimanthudu-lead-list-680040|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160526120833/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2016-telugu-movie-nominations-revealed-baahubali-srimanthudu-lead-list-680040|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 May 2016}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[CineMAA Awards]] 2016
| [[CineMAA Awards]] 2016
| [[CineMAA Awards|Best Male Debut]]
| [[CineMAA Awards|Best Male Debut]]
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scooptimes.com/awards/list-winners-cinemaa-awards-2016-complete-details/4563|title=List of Winners CineMAA Awards 2016 – Complete Details|website=Scooptimes|access-date=2019-11-19}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scooptimes.com/awards/list-winners-cinemaa-awards-2016-complete-details/4563|title=List of Winners CineMAA Awards 2016 – Complete Details|website=Scooptimes|date=12 June 2016|access-date=19 November 2019}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[14th Santosham Film Awards]]
| [[14th Santosham Film Awards]]
| [[Santosham Film Awards|Best Debut Actor]]
| [[Santosham Film Awards|Best Debut Actor]]
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scooptimes.com/awards/santosham-awards-2016-winners-list/5546|title=List of Winners Santosham Awards 2016 – Complete Details|website=Scooptimes|access-date=2019-11-19}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scooptimes.com/awards/santosham-awards-2016-winners-list/5546|title=List of Winners Santosham Awards 2016 – Complete Details|website=Scooptimes|date=16 August 2016|access-date=19 November 2019}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2019
| 2019
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||''[[Hello (2017 film)|Hello]]''
||''[[Hello (2017 film)|Hello]]''
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/balakrishna-nagarjuna-and-keerthy-suresh-among-tsr-tv9-film-award-winners-96844|title=Balakrishna, Nagarjuna and Keerthy Suresh among TSR-TV9 film award winners|website=The News Minute|date=2019-02-16|access-date=2019-12-17}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/balakrishna-nagarjuna-and-keerthy-suresh-among-tsr-tv9-film-award-winners-96844|title=Balakrishna, Nagarjuna and Keerthy Suresh among TSR-TV9 film award winners|website=The News Minute|date=16 February 2019|access-date=17 December 2019}}</ref>
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== References ==
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