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Nani
Nani
	Nani in 2017
Born	Ghanta Naveen Babu; 24 February 1984 (age 42); Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Alma mater	Wesley Degree College
Occupation	Actor; producer; television presenter;
Years active	2008–present
Works	Full list
Spouse(s)	Anjana Yelevarthy (m. 2012)
Children	1
Awards	Full list

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Ghanta Naveen Babu (born 24 February 1984), known professionally as Nani, is an Indian actor and producer who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. He is one of the highest-paid and most popular Indian actors,^[2]^[3] Nani is a recipient of several accolades including two Nandi Awards, three Filmfare Awards South and four SIIMA Awards.^[4]

Nani made his debut in 2008 starring in the romantic comedy Ashta Chamma, a success at the box office, and attained his breakthrough with Ala Modalaindi (2011).^[5] He went on to star in commercially successful films such as Pilla Zamindar (2011), Eega (2012) and Yevade Subramanyam (2015), further establishing his career. He won the Nandi Award for Best Actor for Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu (2012). This success was followed by several unsuccessful films.

Nani established himself as a leading actor with critical and commercial success through films like Bhale Bhale Magadivoy (2015), Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha (2016), Gentleman (2016), Nenu Local (2017), Ninnu Kori (2017), Middle Class Abbayi (2017), Jersey (2019), Nani's Gang Leader (2019), Shyam Singha Roy (2021), Ante Sundaraniki (2022), Dasara (2023), Hi Nanna (2023), Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (2024) and HIT: The Third Case (2025). Nani won two Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Telugu for Bhale Bhale Magadivoy and Shyam Singha Roy and Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for Dasara.^[6]

Nani expanded to production with D for Dopidi (2013), which was a profitable venture.^[7] Nani launched his own production house Wall Poster Cinema in 2018, which has produced Awe (2018), HIT: The First Case (2020), HIT: The Second Case (2022), and Court – State vs a Nobody (2025).^[8] In 2018, Nani featured as the host of the Bigg Boss Telugu 2.^[9] Nani has also been recognized for supporting emerging filmmakers in Telugu cinema.^[10]

Early life and family[edit | edit source]

Nani was born on 24 February 1984 in a Telugu Hindu family and was brought up in Hyderabad.^[11] His family hails from Challapalli, Andhra Pradesh. Nani did his schooling from St. Alphonsa's High School, Hyderabad,^[12] and then did his intermediate from Narayana Junior College, S. R. Nagar before graduating from Wesley Degree College, Secunderabad.^[13]

After a five years relationship, Nani married software engineer Anjana Yelavarthy on 27 October 2012, in Visakhapatnam.^[14]^[15] Their son Arjun, was born in 2017.^[16]

Career[edit | edit source]

Career beginnings and struggle (2008–2010)[edit | edit source]

As an undergraduate, Nani got addicted to movies, citing Mani Ratnam as a major influence.^[11] He wanted to become a director; however, producer Anil Kumar Koneru allowed him to work on his production, Radha Gopalam (2005), as a "clap director", alongside director Bapu.^[11] He then worked for films including Allari Bullodu (2005), Astram (2006), and Dhee (2007). Nani took a break, to work on a film script. Bhargavi Mallela, a friend of his, who was then working as a RJ for World Space Satellite, offered Nani work as an RJ.^[11] He accepted the offer and worked there for one year, hosting a program named "Non-Stop Nani".^[17]^[18]

Director Mohan Krishna Indraganti noticed Nani in an advertisement and offered him a role in the aforementioned film Ashta Chamma, also starring Swati Reddy.^[19] Ashta Chamma was well received by critics and Nani's performance was praised by them. Sify.com wrote "Nani has a very good screen presence. He has good emotions and dances well, though his body language sometimes reminds of Subhalekha Sudhakar – May this be treated as a compliment to the ease that the veteran actor shows on the screen! His addiction is good too."^[20]^[21] His second film, Ride, was produced by Bellamkonda Suresh, with Tanish, Swetha Basu Prasad and Aksha Pardasany playing important roles.^[22] Ride was also a notable success at the box office.^[23] He next starred in Satyam Bellamkonda's film Snehituda... opposite Maadhavi Latha. Snehituda... opened to negative reviews and the film was a flop at the box office.^[24]^[25] In 2010, he played the main role in the film Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu, a remake of Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu, with Saranya Mohan reprising her role as the heroine. The film opened to positive reviews with Nani's performance receiving appreciation. Rediff.com said Nani "perfectly fits into the role" and commended him for selecting the script,^[26] and One India commented that Nani "has given his best" and was "suited perfectly to the role".^[27] The film was a surprise hit at the box office.^[28]

Breakthrough and commercial fluctuations (2011–2014)[edit | edit source]

His first release in 2011, Ala Modalaindi, was a romantic comedy written and directed by Nandini Reddy, where he was cast opposite Nithya Menen.^[29] Nani's performance in the film received positive reviews, with critics noting that he was "completely natural" and "living [his] role".^[30]^[31] The film was a blockbuster at the box office.^[32] Simultaneously he did a Tamil film, Veppam, which marked his debut in Tamil cinema. Veppam received mixed reviews, but Nani was appreciated, The Times of India critic called his debut "confident", while Sify called his performance "riveting".^[33]^[34] It was dubbed into Telugu as Sega. Both the versions were box-office failures.^[35] Nani's final release of the year was Pilla Zamindar, which opened to mostly positive reviews from critics, and Nani's performance as a spoilt-brat-turned-leader was well appreciated. Radhika Rajamani stated "It is Nani's show all the way. He lives up to the role and is able to portray the kaleidoscope of emotions demanded of him."^[36] IndiaGlitz wrote, "Performance-wise, Nani delivers a matured output in the second half as a youth in self-introspecting and self-correcting mode."^[37] The film was a hit at the box office, prompting a Tamil dubbed release under the title Jameen.^[38]

Nani's first release of 2012, was S. S. Rajamouli's live action project Eega.^[39] Shot simultaneously in Tamil as Naan Ee, it featured him opposite Samantha Ruth Prabhu and opened to mostly positive response. Rajeev Masand opined that "Nani sizzles as the lover boy in the few scenes he is seen.", while other critics also added that he leaves a mark in the limited screen time.^[40]^[41] The film was one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year and was dubbed into Hindi as Makkhi and into Malayalam as Eecha.^[42] His other release that year was Gautham Vasudev Menon's Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu, where he played a college student reuniting with Samantha Ruth Prabhu. He also made a special appearance in its Tamil version, Neethane En Ponvasantham, where Jiiva replaced him.^[43] His portrayal of Varun Krishna was highly appreciated by critics. Sangeetha Dundoo from The Hindu noted, "Nani rises to the occasion with a mature performance. He speaks volumes through his eyes and conveys Varun's thoughts through the smallest of mannerisms. The climax completely belongs to him."^[44] CNN-IBN found him to be "quintessentially natural".^[45] Though the film received mixed reviews from film critics,^[46] it had a positive response at the box office, and won Nani his first and only Nandi Award for Best Actor till date.^[47]

In 2014, Nani was first seen in Krishna Vamsi's Paisa. The film revolved around the power of money and its influence over everything in society.^[48] Nani played the role of Prakash, a Sherwani model who is obsessed with earning money.^[49] The film opened to negative reviews, yet Nani's performance was appreciated by critics. The Hindu critic noted that he "holds the film together" and proves his merit yet again.^[50] The film was a disaster at the box office.^{[citation needed]} He next starred in Yash Raj Films' maiden south Indian production Aaha Kalyanam, the Tamil remake of the 2010 Hindi film Band Baaja Baaraat.^[51] The film received mixed to negative reviews, but Nani's performance as Shakti was well received. Sify called his performance "pitch-perfect"^[52] It again emerged a commercial failure.^[53]

Critical acclaim (2015–2016)[edit | edit source]

The year 2015 marked a turning point in Nani's career. Nani first played dual roles in the political thriller Janda Pai Kapiraju, alongside Amala Paul, which was simultaneously made in Tamil as Nimirndhu Nil with Jayam Ravi in Nani's role. This movie was a disaster at the box office.^[54]^[55] He then portrayed an IIM graduate in Yevade Subramanyam, which opened to positive response and was commercially successful.^[56]^[57] Reviewing the film, Hemanth Kumar termed it as one of his best and added, "Nani digs deep into his arsenal of talent to stay true to the character throughout the film."^[58] His final release of the year was Bhale Bhale Magadivoy. Nani played an absent-minded junior botanist opposite Lavanya Tripathi.^[59] The film was a blockbuster and went on to become the fourth-highest grossing Telugu film of all time at the United States box-office.^[60]^[61] N. Sethumadhavan of the Bangalore Mirror termed Nani "refreshing", "talent to watch" and praised his chemistry with Tripathi. Suresh Kavirayani of the Deccan Chronicle noted, "A complete Nani’s show, whether it’s humour, emotion or romance, Nani does it with ease."^[62]^[63] His performance earned him the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Telugu and he received his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu nomination.^[64]^[65]

Post, Bhale Bhale Mogadivoy, Nani earned more critical praises in 2016. His first release was Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha, opposite Mehreen Pirzada.^[66] The film opened to positive response from critics, The Hans India said, "A truly stand out performance from Nani for sure, who plays to his strength and exudes a natural feel to his character on screen."^[67] It became Nani's biggest opener in India, beating the records of Bhale Bhale Magadivoy.^[68] In his next film, Nani played dual roles of a businessman and IIM graduate opposite Surbhi and Nivetha Thomas in Gentleman.^[69] Purnima Sriram of The New Indian Express termed it a "game-changer" for Nani and added, "Nani nailed both the roles. He has shouted out loud to the world that he can play any role flawlessly and effortlessly."^[70] It went onto become his third highest grosser after Eega and Bhale Bhale Magadivoy. The film won him the Nandi Special Jury Award and his second Filmfare Best Actor – Telugu nomination.^[71]^[72]^[73] After playing Regina Cassandra's boyfriend in Jyo Achyutananda,^[74] Nani played an assistant director alongside Anu Emmanuel in Majnu, his last film that year. It was a commercial success.^[75]^[76]

Established actor (2017–2020)[edit | edit source]

Nani further established himself with commercial successes in 2017. Nenu Local, directed by Trinadha Rao Nakkina, was Nani's first release of the year, where he appeared opposite Keerthy Suresh.^[77] Idlebrain was appreciative of his performance and added that he carries the film "single handedly".^[78] The film became Nani's highest-grossing film to date.^[79] Nani played a doctor, in Ninnu Kori reuniting with Nivetha Thomas.^[80] While, a critic of Firstpost stated, "Nani is terrific. Although he has a funny side, there’s plenty of emotional weight that he carries throughout the film.", Priyanka Sundar of The Indian Express found him to be "repetitive".^[81]^[82] A commercial success, it became his second-highest-grosser after Nenu Local.^[83] Later the year, he played a boy with eidetic memory in Middle Class Abbayi, opposite Sai Pallavi.^[84] The film became a major commercial success, breaking Nenu Local's record to become his highest-grossing release.^[85]^[86]

In his first film of 2018, Nani played dual roles in Krishnarjuna Yudham, opposite Anupama Parameswaran and Rukshar Dhillon.^[87] The film was his first box office failure after eight consecutive successes.^[88]^[89] Nani again played a doctor in Devadas, where he appeared alongside Nagarjuna, Aakanksha Singh and Rashmika Mandanna.^[90]^[91] The film became a box office average, due to its big budget.^[92] Krishna Sripada of The Indian Express noted, "Nani gets into the skin of the character and gives his best to the make the lousy writing tolerable."^[93] In 2018, Nani also turned narrator for the films, Amoli and Ee Maaya Peremito.^[94]^[95]

Nani's first release in 2019 was Jersey, opposite Shraddha Srinath, where he played a former cricketer who restart cricket for his son.^[96] A critical and commercial success, it is considered as the most important film of his career and was listed as one of the "Best Telugu films of 2019".^[97]^[98] Haricharan Pudipeddi of Hindustan Times noted, "Nani is terrific as Arjun and he hasn’t looked so comfortable in role in a while."^[99] Janani K of India Today stated, "Nani's expressions are pitch-perfect for Jersey. He plays the role of an attacking right-hand batsman and Nani's cricketing technique is top-notch." It won him the SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actor – Telugu.^[100] Nani then played a crime novelist in Nani's Gang Leader. It received mixed reviews but became a box-office success.^[101]^[102] Times of India's Suhas Yellapantula called him the film's "heart and soul" and added that he brings the film "to life".^[103]

Nani's only release in 2020 was his 25th film, V, where he played a serial killer opposite Aditi Rao Hydari. The film's was Nani's first OTT release (it was released on Amazon Prime Video), and was also his first negative character.^[104]^[105] Despite receiving mixed reviews, it became the most watched Telugu film on a streaming platform.^[106] Sowmya Rajendran of The News Minute opined, "Nani definitely makes a difference when he steps in. He's effortlessly funny, spooking people around him with his dark humour. But you do question his actions post the truth reveal."^[107]

Commercial success and stardom (2021–present)[edit | edit source]

In 2021, Nani first appeared as a revenue officer in Tuck Jagadish, alongside Ritu Varma. It was his second OTT release, post V and received negative reviews from critics, with his performance earning mixed reviews.^[108]^[109] In the same year, Nani played dual roles of a Bengali writer and his reincarnation, an aspiring filmmaker in Shyam Singha Roy, opposite Sai Pallavi and Krithi Shetty.^[110]^[111] It proved to be a major commercial success.^[112] Sankeertana Varma of Firstpost found him to be "impressive" and added, "Nani is especially great in scenes where he is slowly moving away from Vasu and embarrassing his inner Shyam".^[113] The film won him another Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Telugu and his third Filmfare Best Actor – Telugu nomination.^[114]

Nani played Sundar, a Brahmin boy in love with a Christian girl, opposite Nazriya Nazim, in his first release of 2022, Ante Sundaraniki.^[115]^[116] The film was an average at domestic box-office, but became one of the highest-grossing releases of the year worldwide.^[117] Murali Krishna CH of Cinema Express stated, "Nani stay sincere and committed to his character. Nani serves up a reminder of how funny he can be in a role that he would perfectly fit into."^[118] Later the year, he appeared as Arjun Sarkaar IPS in HIT: The Second Case, revealing himself as the lead of HIT: The Third Case.^[119]

In his first release of 2023, Nani played a young ruffian who steals coal in Dasara, reuniting with Keerthy Suresh.^[120]^[121] Dasara became the highest-grossing film of Nani's career, leaving behind all his previous films.^[122]^[123] Chirag Sehgal of News18 noted, "Nani is amazing in what he does. He is a treat to watch and plays his part with utmost ease and perfection. But, his less screentime in the first half is little disappointing."^[124] In his next film Hi Nanna, Nani played a fashion photographer and single father opposite Mrunal Thakur.^[125] While, Neeshita Nyayapati of Hindustan Times found him to be "flawless", Raghu Bandi of The Indian Express termed him "impressive".^[126]^[127] The film became a commercial success worldwide.^{[citation needed]} Both these films earned Nani nominations for Filmfare Best Actor – Telugu, and he won his first Filmfare Best Actor for Dasara.^[128]

In his only release of 2024, Nani played a vigilant who fights against injustice in, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, opposite Priyanka Mohan.^[129]^[130] Sangeetha Devi Dundoo was appreciative of his "calibrated performance" and "simmering, controlled rage".^[131] The film turned another box office success for him.^[132] In 2025, Nani played an IPS officer in HIT: The Third Case opposite Srinidhi Shetty.^[133]^[134] Ganesh Aaglave was appreciative of his performance and took note of his suave charm, swag and charisma.^[135] The film became a box office success and the highest grossing film in the franchise.^[136] Some commentators took note of his consecutive successes and credited him for his "content-first choices and genre versatility".^[137] Nani will next appear in The Paradise.^[138]

Other ventures[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Nani turned producer for the film, D for Dopidi, in 2013. It was co-produced by director duo, Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. It starred Sundeep Kishan, Varun Sandesh, Rakesh Rachakonda, and Naveen Polishetty. He also lent his voice to the film.^[139] The film was a moderate success at the box office.^[140] He launched his film production house, Wall Poster Cinema, along with costume designer, Prashanti Tipirneni, as a partner. The first film in the banner was Awe or "అ!" (2018). It was one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year and won 2 awards, at the 66th National Film Awards, for Best Special Effects and Best Make-Up Artist.^[141]^[142]

In 2020, Nani produced the crime thriller, HIT: The First Case, with Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma. It was one of the bigger sleeper hits of the year, right before the COVID-19 pandemic occurred, worldwide, in March 2020.^[143] He has since produced its sequel, HIT: The Second Case (2022), with Adivi Sesh and Meenakshi Chaudhary,^[144] and the web series Meet Cute (2022), which stars an ensemble cast.^[145] In 2025, Nani produced two films: Court – State vs. A Nobody and HIT: The Third Case, in which he also co-stars with Srinidhi Shetty.^[146]^[147] Nani's next untitled production will star Chiranjeevi as the lead.^[148]

Television[edit | edit source]

Nani hosted the 2nd IIFA Utsavam, in 2017 which was held in Hyderabad. He hosted the event along with Rana Daggubati.^[149]^[150] In 2018, Nani hosted the second season of Bigg Boss Telugu, the Telugu version of Indian reality show Bigg Boss.^[151]^[152] He has appeared as a guest in the second and fourth season of Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu.^[153]^[154]

Voice artist[edit | edit source]

Nani has also worked as a voice artist. In 2015, he dubbed for Dulquer Salmaan's role in the Telugu version of O Kadhal Kanmani, titled OK Bangaram.^[155]^[156] In 2018, he voiced for a fish in his production, Awe.^[157] In the 2019 film Jersey, Nani dubbed for Harish Kalyan.^[158] In the Telugu version of The Lion King, released in 2019, Nani dubbed for Simba.^[159]

Philanthropy[edit | edit source]

Apart from his acting career, Nani is a philanthropist. Nani donated a huge sum during the 2015 South India floods to people affected by it.^[160] In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he donated a sum of ₹30 lakhs to the Corona Virus Charity Fund. That same year, he organised a campaign with Cyberabad Police, urging people to donate their blood plasma for COVID patients.^[161]^[162] Nani donated his blood, to help children suffering from Thalassemia. He has been recognized as a social justice warrior, advocating for issues like farmer rights and civic responsibility.^[163]

In the media[edit | edit source]

Nani is considered among the highest paid and prominent Telugu actors. He is affectionately referred to as "Natural Star" by the audience, for to his realistic performances in a variety of roles.^[164] His performance in Jersey is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by Film Companion.^[165] In Rediff.com's "Top Telugu Actors" list, Nani was placed 4th in 2011 and 3rd in 2012.^[166]^[167] Nani stood at the 19th place on its most influential stars on Instagram in South cinema for the year 2021 list.^[168]^[169]^[170] In the Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Men list, he was placed 18th in 2013, 8th in 2015, 3rd in 2016,^[171]^[172]^[173] 10th in 2017, 27th in 2019 and 26th in 2020.^[174]^[175]^[176] In 2024, The Hollywood Reporter India placed him in its "Top 10 Telugu Performers" list.^[177] Nani is a prominent celebrity endorser for several brands and products such as Otto, Sprite, Minute Maid, Close–Up and Aashirvaad Masalas'.^[178]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Accolades[edit | edit source]

Nani is a recipient of three Filmfare Awards South — Best Actor Critics – Telugu for Bhale Bhale Magadivoy and Shyam Singha Roy and Best Actor – Telugu for Dasara (2023).^[179]^[180] Additionally, he won two Nandi Awards — Best Actor for Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu and Special Jury Award for Gentleman.^[181]^[182]

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v t e Nandi Award for Best Actor
Nandi Awards
1964–1980	Akkineni Nageswara Rao (1964) Akkineni Nageswara Rao (1965) Chandra Mohan (1966) Akkineni Nageswara Rao (1967) S. V. Ranga Rao (1968) Sobhan Babu (1969) N. T. Rama Rao (1970) Sobhan Babu (1971) Sobhan Babu (1972) Sobhan Babu (1973) Krishna (1974) Sobhan Babu (1975) Rallapalli (1976) Krishnam Raju (1977) Hema Sundar (1978) Gokina Rama Rao (1979) M. Prabhakar Reddy (1980)
1981–1990	M. Prabhakar Reddy (1981) Akkineni Nageswara Rao (1982) Kamal Haasan (1983) Krishnam Raju (1984) Murali Mohan (1985) Kamal Haasan (1986) Chiranjeevi (1987) Venkatesh (1988) Kamal Haasan (1989) Rajendra Prasad (1990)
1991-2000	Dasari Narayana Rao (1991) Chiranjeevi (1992) Jagapathi Babu and Suman (1993) Akkineni Nageswara Rao (1994) Venkatesh and Naresh (1995) Jagapathi Babu (1996) Nagarjuna (1997) Venkatesh (1998) Venkatesh (1999) Jagapathi Babu (2000)
2001-present	Nandamuri Balakrishna (2001) Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna (2002) Mahesh Babu (2003) Rajendra Prasad (2004) Mahesh Babu (2005) Nagarjuna (2006) Venkatesh (2007) Ravi Teja (2008) Dasari Narayana Rao (2009) Nandamuri Balakrishna (2010) Mahesh Babu (2011) Nani (2012) Prabhas (2013) Nandamuri Balakrishna (2014) Mahesh Babu (2015) N. T. Rama Rao Jr. (2016)
Category

v t e Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actor
1972–1990	N. T. Rama Rao (1972) Akkineni Nageswara Rao (1973) Sobhan Babu (1974) Sobhan Babu (1975) Sobhan Babu (1976) Krishnam Raju (1977) Chandra Mohan (1978) Sobhan Babu (1979) Somayajulu (1980) Kamal Haasan (1981) Chiranjeevi (1982) Kamal Haasan (1983) Krishnam Raju (1984) Chiranjeevi (1985) Krishnam Raju (1986) Akkineni Nageswara Rao (1987) Krishnam Raju (1988) Kamal Haasan (1989) Rajasekhar (1990)
1991–2010	Akkineni Nageswara Rao (1991) Chiranjeevi (1992) Chiranjeevi (1993) Rajasekhar (1994) Mohan Babu (1995) Venkatesh (1996) Nagarjuna (1997) Venkatesh (1998) Chiranjeevi (1999) Venkatesh (2000) Uday Kiran (2001) Chiranjeevi (2002) Mahesh Babu (2003) Chiranjeevi (2004) Siddharth (2005) Mahesh Babu (2006) N. T. Rama Rao Jr. (2007) Allu Arjun (2008) Ram Charan (2009) Allu Arjun (2010)
2011–present	Mahesh Babu (2011) Pawan Kalyan (2012) Mahesh Babu (2013) Allu Arjun (2014) Mahesh Babu (2015) N. T. Rama Rao Jr. (2016) Vijay Deverakonda (2017) Ram Charan (2018)

v t e Bigg Boss Telugu
Seasons	1 2 3 4
Hosts	N. T. Rama Rao Jr. Nani Nagarjuna Ramya Krishna Samantha Akkineni
Winners	Siva Balaji Kaushal Manda Rahul Sipligunj Abijeet
Runner-up	Aadarsh Balakrishna Geetha Madhuri Sreemukhi Akhil Sarthak

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 {{Infobox person
 | name               = Nani
-| image              = Nani_at_an_interview_for_film_companion_(cropped).png
+| image              = Nani at an interview for film companion (cropped).png
-| caption            = Nani in 2019
+| caption            = Nani in 2017
-| birth_name         = Ghanta Naveen Babu<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krishnamoorthy |first=Suresh |date=20 September 2016 |title=This Gentleman wants to do a Gladiator! |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/This-Gentleman-wants-to-do-a-Gladiator/article14990015.ece |access-date=5 January 2021 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
+| birth_name         = Ghanta Naveen Babu
-| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1984|02|24}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=K |first1=Janani |title=Happy Birthday Nani: RJ to Tollywood's favourite lover boy, tracing the Natural Star's journey |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/actor-nani-birthday-film-journey-1176675-2018-02-24 |website=[[India Today]] |access-date=23 February 2021 |date=24 February 2018}}</ref>
+| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1984|02|24}}<ref>{{Cite magazine |last1=K |first1=Janani |date=24 February 2018 |title=Happy Birthday Nani: RJ to Tollywood's favourite lover boy, tracing the Natural Star's journey |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/actor-nani-birthday-film-journey-1176675-2018-02-24 |magazine=[[India Today]] |access-date=23 February 2021 |archive-date=4 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304195935/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/actor-nani-birthday-film-journey-1176675-2018-02-24 |url-status=live }}</ref>
-| birth_place        = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh (1956-2014)|Andhra Pradesh]] (present-day [[Telangana]]), India
+| birth_place        = [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India
-| alma_mater         = [[Wesley Degree College, Secunderabad|Wesley College]]
+| alma_mater         = [[Wesley Degree College, Secunderabad|Wesley Degree College]]
-| other_names        =
+| occupation         = {{Hlist|Actor|producer|television presenter}}
-| occupation         = {{hlist|Actor|producer|television presenter}}
 | years_active       = 2008–present
-| height             =
+| works              = [[Nani filmography|Full list]]
-| spouse             = {{marriage|Anjana Yelavarthy|2012}}
+| spouse             = {{Marriage| Anjana Yelevarthy |2012}}
 | children           = 1
+| awards             = [[List of awards and nominations received by Nani|Full list]]
 | website            =
 }}
-'''Ghanta Naveen Babu''' (born 24 February 1984), known professionally by his [[Screen names|screen name]] '''Nani''', is an Indian actor, producer, and television presenter primarily known for his work in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] cinema. He is the recipient of two [[Nandi Awards]] and two [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]], apart from three [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Filmfare Best Actor]] nominations.
+'''Ghanta Naveen Babu''' (born 24 February 1984), known professionally as '''Nani''', is an Indian actor and producer who predominantly works in [[Telugu cinema]]. He is one of the highest-paid and most popular Indian actors,<ref>{{Cite web |title=The staggering fee Tollywood stars charge for a film |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/prabhas-to-mahesh-babu-the-staggering-fee-tollywood-stars-charge-for-a-film-4832159.html |accessdate=19 March 2022 |work=News18 |date=3 March 2022 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307003734/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/prabhas-to-mahesh-babu-the-staggering-fee-tollywood-stars-charge-for-a-film-4832159.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Romance to rage: Actor Nani's boldest career shift takes off |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nani-transforms-from-chocolate-boy-to-vigilante-in-the-paradise-hit-3-2692074-2025-03-11 |accessdate=21 March 2025 |work=News18 |date=11 March 2025 |archive-date=10 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250410003734/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nani-transforms-from-chocolate-boy-to-vigilante-in-the-paradise-hit-3-2692074-2025-03-11 |url-status=live }}</ref> Nani is a recipient of several accolades including  two [[Nandi Awards]], three [[Filmfare Awards South]] and four [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Awards]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krishnamoorthy |first=Suresh |date=20 September 2016 |title=This Gentleman wants to do a Gladiator! |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/This-Gentleman-wants-to-do-a-Gladiator/article14990015.ece |access-date=5 January 2021 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=27 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127132037/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/This-Gentleman-wants-to-do-a-Gladiator/article14990015.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
-Nani has established himself in [[Telugu cinema]] with ''[[Ashta Chamma]]'' (2008), ''[[Ride (2009 film)|Ride]]'' (2009), ''[[Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu]]'' (2010), ''[[Ala Modalaindi]]'' (2011), ''[[Pilla Zamindar]]'' (2011), ''[[Eega]]'' (2012), ''[[Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu]]'' (2012), ''[[Yevade Subramanyam]]'' (2015), ''[[Bhale Bhale Magadivoy]]'' (2015), ''[[Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha]]'' (2016), ''[[Gentleman (2016 film)|Gentleman]]'' (2016), ''[[Majnu (2016 film)|Majnu]]'' (2016), ''[[Nenu Local]]'' (2017), ''[[Ninnu Kori]]'' (2017), ''[[Middle Class Abbayi]]'' (2017), ''[[Devadas (2018 film)|Devadas]]'' (2018), ''[[Jersey (2019 film)|Jersey]]'' (2019), ''[[Nani's Gang Leader]]'' (2019), ''[[Shyam Singha Roy]]'' (2021), ''[[Ante Sundaraniki]]'' (2022) and ''[[Dasara (film)|Dasara]]'' (2023).
+Nani made his debut in 2008 starring in the romantic comedy ''[[Ashta Chamma]]'', a success at the box office, and attained his breakthrough with ''[[Ala Modalaindi]]'' (2011).<ref>{{Cite news |title=Happy Birthday Nani: The successful screen journey of the gifted actor |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-nani-the-successful-screen-journey-of-the-gifted-actor/photostory/81170422.cms |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |date=24 February 2021 |access-date=30 July 2024}}</ref>  He went on to star in commercially successful films such as ''[[Pilla Zamindar]]'' (2011), ''[[Eega]]'' (2012) and ''[[Yevade Subramanyam]]'' (2015), further establishing his career. He won the [[Nandi Award for Best Actor]] for ''[[Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu]]'' (2012). This success was followed by several unsuccessful films.
-In 2013, Nani produced his first film, ''[[D for Dopidi]]'', which became a commercial success at the box office. In 2018, his second production venture under the banner of Wall Poster Cinema, ''[[Awe (film)|Awe]]'' was also a critical and commercial success. In the same year, Nani hosted the [[Bigg Boss (Telugu season 2)|second season]] of the Telugu [[reality TV]] show ''[[Bigg Boss (Telugu TV series)|Bigg Boss]]''. His performance in ''[[Jersey (2019 film)|Jersey]]'' (2019)  is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by ''[[Film Companion]].''<ref>{{Cite web |title=100 Greatest Performances of the Decade |url=https://filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html |access-date=14 November 2020 |website=[[Film Companion]] |language=en}}</ref>
+Nani established himself as a leading actor with critical and commercial success through films like ''[[Bhale Bhale Magadivoy]]'' (2015), ''[[Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha]]'' (2016), ''[[Gentleman (2016 film)|Gentleman]]'' (2016), ''[[Nenu Local]]'' (2017), ''[[Ninnu Kori]]'' (2017), ''[[Middle Class Abbayi]]'' (2017), ''[[Jersey (2019 film)|Jersey]]'' (2019), ''[[Nani's Gang Leader]]'' (2019), ''[[Shyam Singha Roy]]'' (2021), ''[[Ante Sundaraniki]]'' (2022), ''[[Dasara (film)|Dasara]]'' (2023), ''[[Hi Nanna]]'' (2023), ''[[Saripodhaa Sanivaaram]]'' (2024) and ''[[HIT: The Third Case]]'' (2025). Nani won two [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Telugu]] for ''Bhale Bhale Magadivoy'' and ''Shyam Singha Roy'' and [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu]] for ''Dasara''.<ref>{{Cite news|title=The actor in me will never be satisfied: Nani|date=4 April 2023|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2023/Apr/04/the-actor-in-me-will-never-be-satisfied-2562360.html|access-date=11 December 2023|website=The New Indian Express|archive-date=9 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509072805/https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/telugu/2023/Apr/04/the-actor-in-me-will-never-be-satisfied-2562360.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
-== Early and personal life ==
+Nani expanded to production with ''[[D for Dopidi]]'' (2013), which was a profitable venture.<ref>{{Cite web|title=D for Dopidi a hit!|url=https://www.greatandhra.com/404.shtml|url-status=dead|access-date=26 March 2021|website=www.greatandhra.com|archive-date=23 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210323213715/https://www.greatandhra.com/404.shtml}}</ref> Nani launched his own production house [[Wall Poster Cinema]] in 2018, which has produced ''[[Awe (film)|Awe]]'' (2018), ''[[HIT: The First Case]]'' (2020), ''[[HIT: The Second Case]]'' (2022), and ''[[Court – State vs a Nobody]]'' (2025).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sundar |first=Priyanka |date=16 February 2018 |title=Awe movie review: Nani and Prasanth Varma's film is technically brilliant |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/awe-movie-review-in-awe-of-this-nani-film-its-director-prasanth-varma/story-DtVNKVlpQxLMNrhLiDUMXM.html |url-status=dead |access-date=28 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224041255/https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/awe-movie-review-in-awe-of-this-nani-film-its-director-prasanth-varma/story-DtVNKVlpQxLMNrhLiDUMXM.html |archive-date=24 February 2018}}</ref> In 2018, Nani featured as the host of the ''[[Bigg Boss (Telugu season 2)|Bigg Boss Telugu 2]]''.<ref name="bb2">{{Cite web |date=2 October 2018 |title=Nani on hosting Bigg Boss Telugu season 2, dealing with trolls: Learnt how strong a person I am |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nani-on-hosting-bigg-boss-telugu-season-2-dealing-with-trolls-learnt-how-strong-a-person-i-am-5298391.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804010024/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nani-on-hosting-bigg-boss-telugu-season-2-dealing-with-trolls-learnt-how-strong-a-person-i-am-5298391.html |archive-date=4 August 2020 |access-date=30 May 2020 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref> Nani has also been recognized for supporting emerging filmmakers in Telugu cinema.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nani Supports New Directors in Telugu Cinema |url=https://www.the2states.com/nani-supports-new-directors-telugu-cinema/ |website=The 2 States |date=2024-10-15 |access-date=2025-04-21}}</ref>
-Nani was born and brought up in Hyderabad, India. He did his schooling at St. Alphonsa's High School and then did his intermediate at Narayana Junior College, [[S. R. Nagar]] before graduating from [[Wesley Degree College, Secunderabad|Wesley College]].<ref name="idlebrain">{{cite web |date=5 June 2009 |title=Nani interview – Telugu Cinema interview – Telugu film actor |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/nani.html |access-date=30 October 2013 |publisher=Idlebrain.com}}</ref> His family hails from [[Challapalli]] ,[[Andhra Pradesh]].
-In 2012, Nani married Anjana, after five years of courtship. Their son was born in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 March 2017 |title=Nani is dad to a baby boy: Nenu Local star and wife Anjana have had their first child – Entertainment News, Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nani-is-dad-to-a-baby-boy-nenu-local-star-and-wife-anjana-have-had-their-first-child-3357742.html |access-date=3 September 2020 |website=Firstpost}}</ref>
+== Early life and family ==
+Nani was born on 24 February 1984 in a [[Telugu people|Telugu Hindu]] family and was brought up in [[Hyderabad]].<ref name="idlebrain">{{cite web |date=5 June 2009 |title=Nani interview – Telugu Cinema interview – Telugu film actor |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/nani.html |access-date=30 October 2013 |work=Idlebrain.com |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092138/http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/nani.html%20 |url-status=live }}</ref> His family hails from [[Challapalli]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]. Nani did his schooling from St. Alphonsa's High School, Hyderabad,<ref>{{cite news |title=KTUC 4: Host Pradeep Machiraju reveals his school connection with Nani, his next guest on the show |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/ktuc-4-host-pradeep-machiraju-reveals-his-school-connection-with-nani-his-next-guest-on-the-show/articleshow/71065654.cms |work=The Times of India |date=10 September 2019}}</ref> and then did his intermediate from Narayana Junior College, [[S. R. Nagar]] before graduating from [[Wesley Degree College, Secunderabad|Wesley Degree College]], [[Secunderabad]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 June 2009 |title=Wesley Degree College – Alumni |url=https://wesleydegreecollege.com/aboutus.htm |access-date=30 September 2021 |work=Wesley Degree College |archive-date=16 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516023502/https://wesleydegreecollege.com/aboutus.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
+After a five years relationship, Nani married software engineer Anjana Yelavarthy on 27 October 2012, in [[Visakhapatnam]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 June 2022 |title=Ante Sundaraniki actor Nani reveals how he got married to wife Anjana |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ante-sundaraniki-actor-nani-reveals-how-he-got-married-to-wife-anjana-5328337.html |access-date=27 September 2022 |website=News18 India |archive-date=20 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620043102/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ante-sundaraniki-actor-nani-reveals-how-he-got-married-to-wife-anjana-5328337.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 October 2023 |title=Nani wishes wife Anjana on their wedding anniversary with a beautiful picture |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nani-wishes-wife-anjana-on-their-wedding-anniversary-with-a-beautiful-picture-11-years-9002087/lite/ |access-date=12 January 2024 |website=Indian Express |archive-date=2 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231102004945/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nani-wishes-wife-anjana-on-their-wedding-anniversary-with-a-beautiful-picture-11-years-9002087/lite/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Their son Arjun, was born in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 March 2017 |title=Nani is dad to a baby boy: Nenu Local star and wife Anjana have had their first child |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nani-is-dad-to-a-baby-boy-nenu-local-star-and-wife-anjana-have-had-their-first-child-3357742.html |access-date=23 September 2020 |website=Firstpost |archive-date=17 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917221609/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nani-is-dad-to-a-baby-boy-nenu-local-star-and-wife-anjana-have-had-their-first-child-3357742.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
 == Career ==
+=== Career beginnings and struggle (2008–2010) ===
+As an undergraduate, Nani got addicted to movies, citing [[Mani Ratnam]] as a major influence.<ref name="idlebrain" /> He wanted to become a director; however, producer [[Anil Kumar Koneru]] allowed him to work on his production, ''[[Radha Gopalam]]'' (2005), as a "clap director", alongside director [[Bapu (director)|Bapu]].<ref name="idlebrain" /> He then worked for films including ''[[Allari Bullodu]]'' (2005), ''[[Astram (film)|Astram]]'' (2006), and ''[[Dhee (film)|Dhee]]'' (2007). Nani took a break, to work on a film script. Bhargavi Mallela, a friend of his, who was then working as a [[radio jockey|RJ]] for World Space Satellite, offered Nani work as an RJ.<ref name="idlebrain" /> He accepted the offer and worked there for one year, hosting a program named "Non-Stop Nani".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nani.html |title=Introducing Nani (Astha Chemma film) – Telugu cinema news |publisher=Idlebrain.com |access-date=30 October 2013 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092150/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nani.html%20 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=సంక్రాంతికి 'దసరా' అప్డేట్.. లుక్ మార్చిన నాని |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/nani-and-keerthy-suresh-wrapped-up-dasara-movie-121673575447323.html |access-date=13 January 2023 |publisher=Hindustan Times Telugu |archive-date=13 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230113072134/https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/nani-and-keerthy-suresh-wrapped-up-dasara-movie-121673575447323.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
+Director [[Mohan Krishna Indraganti]] noticed Nani in an advertisement and offered him a role in the aforementioned film ''[[Ashta Chamma]]'', also starring [[Swati Reddy]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mamillapalle|first=Nischala|date=2020-09-04|title=12 Years Of Nani-Starrer Ashta Chamma: 5 Things That Make It An Ideal Rewatch|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/telugu-features/telugu-movies-12-years-of-nani-starrer-ashta-chamma-5-things-that-make-it-an-ideal-rewatch-mohana-krishna-indraganti/|access-date=2021-02-22|website=Film Companion|language=en-US}}</ref> ''Ashta Chamma'' was well received by critics and Nani's performance was praised by them. ''[[Sify.com]]'' wrote "Nani has a very good screen presence. He has good emotions and dances well, though his body language sometimes reminds of Subhalekha Sudhakar – May this be treated as a compliment to the ease that the veteran actor shows on the screen! His addiction is good too."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ashta-chamma-review-telugu-14753580.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409013402/http://www.sify.com/movies/ashta-chamma-review-telugu-14753580.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 April 2014 |title=Movie Review : Ashta Chamma |website=[[Sify]] |date=5 September 2008 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/17/stories/2008121759950500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305173045/http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/17/stories/2008121759950500.htm |archive-date=5 March 2014 |title='Ashta Chamma' unit shocked |date=17 December 2008 |url-status=dead |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> His second film, ''[[Ride (2009 film)|Ride]]'', was produced by [[Bellamkonda Suresh]], with [[Tanish]], [[Swetha Basu Prasad]] and [[Aksha Pardasany]] playing important roles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 June 2009 |title=Ride review&nbsp;– Telugu cinema Review&nbsp;– Tanish, Nani, Shweta Basu Prasad & Aksha |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-ride.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170715081604/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-ride.html |archive-date=15 July 2017 |access-date=15 July 2017 |website=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref> ''Ride'' was also a notable success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/telugu-producer-bellam-konda-says-the-future-belongs-to-the-younger-generation/370583-71-181.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015223354/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/telugu-producer-bellam-konda-says-the-future-belongs-to-the-younger-generation/370583-71-181.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 October 2013 |title='Telugu producer Bellam Konda says the future belongs to the younger generation |publisher=IBN Live |date=4 February 2013 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> He next starred in Satyam Bellamkonda's film ''[[Snehituda...]]'' opposite [[Maadhavi Latha]]. ''Snehituda...'' opened to negative reviews and the film was a flop at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajamani |first=Radhika |date=10 August 2009 |title=Snehituda: Nothing new to offer |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/aug/10telugu-movie-review-snehituda.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170715081824/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/aug/10telugu-movie-review-snehituda.htm |archive-date=15 July 2017 |access-date=15 July 2017 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://telugu.way2movies.com/exclusivesingle_telugu/Hits-and-Flops-of-2009-11-3864.html |title=Hits and Flops of 2009 – Exclusive |publisher=way2movies.com |date=1 January 2010 |access-date=24 February 2014 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092057/http://telugu.way2movies.com/exclusivesingle_telugu/Hits-and-Flops-of-2009-11-3864.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2010, he played the main role in the film ''[[Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu]]'', a remake of ''[[Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu]]'', with [[Saranya Mohan]] reprising her role as the heroine. The film opened to positive reviews with Nani's performance receiving appreciation. ''[[Rediff.com]]'' said Nani "perfectly fits into the role" and commended him for selecting the script,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.rediff.com/review/2010/jul/09/south-review-bheemili-kabaddi-jattu.htm |title='Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu is gripping |work=Rediff.com |date=9 July 2010 |access-date=24 February 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170715014251/http://movies.rediff.com/review/2010/jul/09/south-review-bheemili-kabaddi-jattu.htm |archive-date=15 July 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and ''[[Oneindia|One India]]'' commented that Nani "has given his best" and was "suited perfectly to the role".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/reviews/2010/bheemili-kabaddi-jattu-review-090710.html |title=Bheemili Kabaddi – Review |publisher=Oneindia Entertainment |date=9 July 2010 |access-date=24 February 2014 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092027/https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/reviews/2010/bheemili-kabaddi-jattu-review-090710.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was a surprise hit at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://telugu.way2movies.com/exclusivesingle_telugu/2010-Roundup--Hits-and-Flops-11-77514.html |title=2010 Roundup- Hits and Flops – Exclusive |publisher=way2movies.com |date=29 December 2010 |access-date=24 February 2014 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092136/http://telugu.way2movies.com/exclusivesingle_telugu/2010-Roundup--Hits-and-Flops-11-77514.html |url-status=dead}}</ref>
+=== Breakthrough and commercial fluctuations (2011–2014) ===
+His first release in 2011, ''[[Ala Modalaindi]]'', was a romantic comedy written and directed by Nandini Reddy, where he was cast opposite [[Nithya Menen]].<ref>{{cite web|date=14 April 2011|title=Ala Modalaindi reaches its 75-day run|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Ala-Modalaindi-reaches-its-75-day-run/articleshow/7978902.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614052926/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-14/news-interviews/29416892_1_film-telugu-success|url-status=live|archive-date=14 June 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=17 September 2011}}</ref> Nani's performance in the film received positive reviews, with critics noting that he was "completely natural" and "living [his] role".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-alamodalaindi.html |title=Ala Modalaindi film review – Telugu cinema Review – Nani & Nitya Menon |publisher=Idlebrain.com |date=21 January 2011 |access-date=13 July 2012 |archive-date=9 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209130910/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-alamodalaindi.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-ala-modalaindi/20110121.htm |title=Ala Modalaindi is entertaining |work=Rediff.com |date=21 January 2011 |access-date=13 July 2012 |archive-date=15 July 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170715082145/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-ala-modalaindi/20110121.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was a blockbuster at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/regional/ala-modalaindis-success-party/articleshow/8126783.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614053251/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-01/regional/29491113_1_success-party-new-lease-film-personalities |url-status=live |archive-date=14 June 2012 |title=Ala Modalaindi's success party |date=1 May 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> Simultaneously he did a Tamil film, ''[[Veppam]]'', which marked his debut in Tamil cinema. ''Veppam'' received mixed reviews, but Nani was appreciated, ''[[The Times of India]]'' critic called his debut "confident", while ''[[Sify]]'' called his performance "riveting".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Veppam/movie-review/9431933.cms |title=Veppam Review |work=The Times of India |date=30 July 2011 |access-date=24 February 2014 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092232/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/veppam/movie-review/9431933.cms%20 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/veppam-review-tamil-14975595.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130412003022/http://www.sify.com/movies/veppam-review-tamil-14975595.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 April 2013 |title=Movie Review : Veppam |website=[[Sify]] |date=30 July 2011 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> It was dubbed into Telugu as ''Sega''. Both the versions were box-office failures.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/23317/tollywood/nani-and-nithya-bags-a-flop-with-sega-news-details |title=Nani and Nithya bags a flop with Sega |publisher=supergoodmovies.com |date=30 July 2011 |access-date=24 February 2014 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304103325/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/23317/tollywood/nani-and-nithya-bags-a-flop-with-sega-news-details |url-status=usurped}}</ref> Nani's final release of the year was ''[[Pilla Zamindar]]'', which opened to mostly positive reviews from critics, and Nani's performance as a spoilt-brat-turned-leader was well appreciated. Radhika Rajamani stated "It is Nani's show all the way. He lives up to the role and is able to portray the kaleidoscope of emotions demanded of him."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-pilla-zamindar/20111014.htm |title=Review: Pilla Zamindar is Nani's show all the way |work=Rediff.com |date=14 October 2011 |access-date=24 February 2014 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092046/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-pilla-zamindar/20111014.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> ''IndiaGlitz'' wrote, "Performance-wise, Nani delivers a matured output in the second half as a youth in self-introspecting and self-correcting mode."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/review/13125.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111016151306/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/review/13125.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 October 2011 |title=Pilla Zamindar – College set-up scores, routine screenplay mars |website=IndiaGlitz |date=15 October 2011 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> The film was a hit at the box office, prompting a Tamil dubbed release under the title ''Jameen''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Pasupulate |first=Karthik |title=Nani is thrilled with Pilla Zamindar's response|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-15/news-interviews/30398013_1_nani-films-ala-modalaindi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527203148/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-15/news-interviews/30398013_1_nani-films-ala-modalaindi|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 May 2013|work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate= 15 November 2011}}</ref>
+[[File:Nani at the special screening of 'Makkhi'.jpg|thumb|left|[[Ajay Devgan]], Nani and [[Rajamouli]] during the special screening of ''Makkhi'' in 2012]]
-=== Career beginnings and struggle (2008–2011) ===
+Nani's first release of 2012, was [[S. S. Rajamouli]]'s live action project ''[[Eega]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajamani |first=Radhika |date=4 July 2012 |title=Nani: I am proud to be a part of Eega |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-eega/20120704.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406165042/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-eega/20120704.htm |archive-date=6 April 2016 |access-date=6 April 2016 |website=Rediff.com}}</ref> Shot simultaneously in Tamil as ''Naan Ee'', it featured him opposite [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] and opened to mostly positive response. [[Rajeev Masand]] opined that "Nani sizzles as the lover boy in the few scenes he is seen.", while other critics also added that he leaves a mark in the limited screen time.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/telugu-review-eega-is-a-cerebral-revenge-486176.html |title=Telugu Review: 'Eega' is a cerebral revenge |website=IBN Live |date=6 July 2012 |access-date=2 February 2019 |archive-date=2 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202095443/https://www.news18.com/news/india/telugu-review-eega-is-a-cerebral-revenge-486176.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-eega-is-brilliant-cinema/20120706.htm |title=Review: Eega is brilliant cinema |work=Rediff.com |date=6 July 2012 |access-date=24 February 2014 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092249/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-eega-is-brilliant-cinema/20120706.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year and was dubbed into Hindi as ''Makkhi'' and into Malayalam as ''Eecha''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Eega-beats-Mahesh-Babus-Businessman-collections/articleshow/15408365.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130717074424/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-08/news-interviews/33099637_1_eega-rajamouli-telugu-and-tamil |url-status=live |archive-date=17 July 2013 |title=Eega beats Mahesh Babu's Businessman collections |date=8 August 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> His other release that year was [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]]'s ''[[Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu]]'', where he played a college student reuniting with Samantha Ruth Prabhu. He also made a special appearance in its Tamil version, ''[[Neethane En Ponvasantham]]'', where [[Jiiva]] replaced him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-nani/20121211.htm|title='Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu is everybody's love story'|website=Rediff}}</ref> His portrayal of Varun Krishna was highly appreciated by critics. Sangeetha Dundoo from ''[[The Hindu]]'' noted, "Nani rises to the occasion with a mature performance. He speaks volumes through his eyes and conveys Varun's thoughts through the smallest of mannerisms. The climax completely belongs to him."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/yeto-vellipoyindhi-manasu-like-a-gentle-breeze/article4199688.ece |title=Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu: Like a gentle breeze |work=The Hindu |date=14 December 2012 |access-date=24 February 2014 |last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092247/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/yeto-vellipoyindhi-manasu-like-a-gentle-breeze/article4199688.ece%20/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[CNN-IBN]]'' found him to be "quintessentially natural".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/yeto-vellipoyindi-manasu-review-this-telugu-film-is-a-complex-romantic-drama/310618-71-218.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121218073949/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/yeto-vellipoyindi-manasu-review-this-telugu-film-is-a-complex-romantic-drama/310618-71-218.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 December 2012|title='Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu' Review: This Telugu film is a complex romantic drama|work=CNN-IBN|accessdate=11 November 2021}}</ref> Though the film received mixed reviews from film critics,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2012/yeto-vellipoyindi-manasu-reviews-rating-critics-verdict-101971.html |title=Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu bags mostly positive reviews from film critics |publisher=Oneindia Entertainment |date=15 December 2012 |access-date=24 February 2014 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092122/https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2012/yeto-vellipoyindi-manasu-reviews-rating-critics-verdict-101971.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> it had a positive response at the box office, and won Nani his first and only [[Nandi Award for Best Actor]] till date.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/yvm-samantha.html |title=YVM: Samantha casting a spell on audiences |publisher=idlebrain.com |access-date=15 December 2012 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092142/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/yvm-samantha.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
-As an undergraduate, Nani got addicted to movies, citing [[Mani Ratnam]] as a major influence.<ref name="idlebrain" /> He wanted to become a director, however, producer [[Anil Kumar Koneru]] allowed him to work on his production, ''[[Radha Gopalam]]'' (2005), as a "clap director", alongside director [[Bapu (director)|Bapu]].<ref name="idlebrain" /> He then worked for films including ''[[Allari Bullodu]]'' (2005), ''[[Astram (film)|Astram]]'' (2006), and ''[[Dhee (film)|Dhee]]'' (2007). Nani took a [[sabbatical]] to work on a film script. Bhargavi Mallela, a friend of his, who was then working as a [[radio jockey|RJ]] for [[World Space Satellite]], offered Nani work as an RJ.<ref name="idlebrain" /> He accepted the offer and worked there for one year, hosting a program named "Non-Stop Nani".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nani.html |title=Introducing Nani (Astha Chemma film) – Telugu cinema news |publisher=Idlebrain.com |access-date=30 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=సంక్రాంతికి 'దసరా' అప్డేట్.. లుక్ మార్చిన నాని |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/nani-and-keerthy-suresh-wrapped-up-dasara-movie-121673575447323.html |access-date=13 January 2023 |publisher=Hindustan Times Telugu}}</ref>
-Director [[Mohan Krishna Indraganti]] noticed Nani in an advertisement and offered him a role in the aforementioned film ''[[Ashta Chamma]]'', also starring [[Swati Reddy]].<ref name="idlebrain" /> ''Ashta Chamma'' was well received by critics and Nani's performance was praised by them. Sify.com wrote "Nani has a very good screen presence. He has good emotions and dances well, though his body language sometimes reminds of Subhalekha Sudhakar – May this be treated as a compliment to the ease that the veteran actor shows on the screen! His addiction is good too."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ashta-chamma-review-telugu-14753580.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409013402/http://www.sify.com/movies/ashta-chamma-review-telugu-14753580.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 April 2014 |title=Movie Review : Ashta Chamma |website=[[Sify]] |date=5 September 2008 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/17/stories/2008121759950500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305173045/http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/17/stories/2008121759950500.htm |archive-date=5 March 2014 |title='Ashta Chamma' unit shocked |date=17 December 2008 |url-status=dead |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> His second film, ''[[Ride (2009 film)|Ride]]'', was produced by [[Bellamkonda Suresh]], with [[Tanish]], [[Swetha Basu Prasad]] and [[Aksha Pardasany]] playing important roles. Ride was also a notable success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/telugu-producer-bellam-konda-says-the-future-belongs-to-the-younger-generation/370583-71-181.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015223354/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/telugu-producer-bellam-konda-says-the-future-belongs-to-the-younger-generation/370583-71-181.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 October 2013 |title='Telugu producer Bellam Konda says the future belongs to the younger generation |publisher=IBN Live |date=4 February 2013 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> He next starred in Satyam Bellamkonda's film ''[[Snehituda...]]'' opposite [[Maadhavi Latha]]. ''Snehituda...'' opened to negative reviews and the film was a flop at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://telugu.way2movies.com/exclusivesingle_telugu/Hits-and-Flops-of-2009-11-3864.html |title=Hits and Flops of 2009 – Exclusive |publisher=way2movies.com |date=1 January 2010 |access-date=24 February 2014 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092057/http://telugu.way2movies.com/exclusivesingle_telugu/Hits-and-Flops-of-2009-11-3864.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2010, he played the main role in the film ''[[Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu]]'', a remake of ''[[Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu]]'', with [[Saranya Mohan]] reprising her role as the heroine. The film opened to positive reviews with Nani's performance receiving appreciation. ''Rediff'' said Nani "perfectly fits into the role" and commented him for selecting the script,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.rediff.com/review/2010/jul/09/south-review-bheemili-kabaddi-jattu.htm |title='Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu is gripping |work=Rediff.com |date=9 July 2010 |access-date=24 February 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170715014251/http://movies.rediff.com/review/2010/jul/09/south-review-bheemili-kabaddi-jattu.htm |archive-date=15 July 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and ''Oneindia Entertainment'' commented that Nani "has given his best" and "suited perfectly to the role".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/reviews/2010/bheemili-kabaddi-jattu-review-090710.html |title=Bheemili Kabaddi – Review |publisher=Oneindia Entertainment |date=9 July 2010 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> The film was a surprise hit at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://telugu.way2movies.com/exclusivesingle_telugu/2010-Roundup--Hits-and-Flops-11-77514.html |title=2010 Roundup- Hits and Flops – Exclusive |publisher=way2movies.com |date=29 December 2010 |access-date=24 February 2014 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092136/http://telugu.way2movies.com/exclusivesingle_telugu/2010-Roundup--Hits-and-Flops-11-77514.html |url-status=dead}}</ref>
+In 2014, Nani was first seen in [[Pasupuleti Krishna Vamsi|Krishna Vamsi]]'s ''[[Paisa (2014 film)|Paisa]]''. The film revolved around the power of money and its influence over everything in society.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/in-the-end-krishna-vamsis-paisa-is-all-about-the-moolah/article5661409.ece?homepage=true |title=In the end, Krishna Vamsi's Paisa is all about the moolah |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=6 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014 |last1=Krishnamoorthy |first1=Suresh |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092005/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/in-the-end-krishna-vamsis-paisa-is-all-about-the-moolah/article5661409.ece?homepage=true |url-status=live }}</ref> Nani played the role of Prakash, a Sherwani model who is obsessed with earning money.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Nani-as-Prakash-Catherine-as-Noor-in-Paisa/articleshow/19125885.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419052431/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-22/news-interviews/37935565_1_paisa-noor-catherine-tresa |url-status=live |archive-date=19 April 2013 |title=Nani as Prakash, Catherine as Noor in Paisa |date=22 March 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> The film opened to negative reviews, yet Nani's performance was appreciated by critics. ''[[The Hindu]]'' critic noted that he "holds the film together" and proves his merit yet again.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/paisa-dance-of-money/article5664640.ece |title=Paisa: Dance of money |work=The Hindu |date=8 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014 |last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092038/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/paisa-dance-of-money/article5664640.ece%20/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was a disaster at the box office.{{citation needed|date=June 2025}} He next starred in [[Yash Raj Films]]' maiden south Indian production ''[[Aaha Kalyanam]]'', the Tamil remake of the 2010 Hindi film ''[[Band Baaja Baaraat]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/aaha-kalyanam-yash-raj-films-first-tamil-film-news-tamil-nmujljgcabg.html|title=Aaha Kalyanam- Yash Raj Films first Tamil film !|website=[[Sify]]|date=2013-12-20|access-date=2014-01-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131223071639/http://www.sify.com/movies/aaha-kalyanam-yash-raj-films-first-tamil-film-news-tamil-nmujljgcabg.html|archive-date=23 December 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film received mixed to negative reviews, but Nani's performance as Shakti was well received. ''Sify'' called his performance "pitch-perfect"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/aaha-kalyanam-review-tamil-15049790.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222192412/http://www.sify.com/movies/aaha-kalyanam-review-tamil-15049790.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 February 2014 |title=Movie Review: Aaha Kalyanam |website=[[Sify]] |date=18 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> It again emerged a commercial failure.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/aaha-kalyanam/aaha-kalyanam-review.html |title=Aaha Kalyanam Movie Review |website=Behindwoods.com |access-date=16 November 2014 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092138/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/aaha-kalyanam/aaha-kalyanam-review.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
-=== Breakthrough and initial success (2011–2012) ===
+=== Critical acclaim (2015–2016) ===
-His first release in 2011, ''[[Ala Modalaindi]]'', was a romantic comedy written and directed by Nandini Reddy. [[Nithya Menen]] was the female lead of the film, making her debut in Telugu. Nani's performance in the film received positive reviews, with critics noting that he was "completely natural" and "living [his] role".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-alamodalaindi.html |title=Ala Modalaindi film review – Telugu cinema Review – Nani & Nitya Menon |publisher=Idlebrain.com |date=21 January 2011 |access-date=13 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-ala-modalaindi/20110121.htm |title=Ala Modalaindi is entertaining |work=Rediff.com |date=21 January 2011 |access-date=13 July 2012}}</ref> The film was a blockbuster at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-01/regional/29491113_1_success-party-new-lease-film-personalities |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614053251/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-01/regional/29491113_1_success-party-new-lease-film-personalities |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 June 2012 |title=Ala Modalaindi's success party |date=1 May 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> Simultaneously he did a Tamil film, ''[[Veppam]]'', with his friend Anjana as director which marked his debut in Tamil cinema. ''Veppam'' received mixed reviews, but Nani and Bindu Madhavi were appreciated. The Times of India called their debuts "confident"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Veppam/movie-review/9431933.cms |title=Veppam Review |work=The Times of India |date=30 July 2011 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> while Sify called Nani's performance "riveting".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/veppam-review-tamil-14975595.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130412003022/http://www.sify.com/movies/veppam-review-tamil-14975595.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 April 2013 |title=Movie Review : Veppam |website=[[Sify]] |date=30 July 2011 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> It was dubbed into Telugu as ''Sega''. Both the versions were flops at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/23317/tollywood/nani-and-nithya-bags-a-flop-with-sega-news-details |title=Nani and Nithya bags a flop with Sega |publisher=supergoodmovies.com |date=30 July 2011 |access-date=24 February 2014 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304103325/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/23317/tollywood/nani-and-nithya-bags-a-flop-with-sega-news-details |url-status=dead}}</ref> Nani's final release of 2011 was ''[[Pilla Zamindar]]'', in which he reunited with fellow ''[[Ashta Chamma]]'' actor [[Srinivas Avasarala]]. Pilla Zamindar opened to mostly positive reviews from critics, and Nani's performance as a spoilt-brat-turned-leader was well appreciated. Rediff wrote "''Pilla Zamindar'' is Nani's show all the way. He lives up to the role and is able to portray the kaleidoscope of emotions demanded of him. "<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-pilla-zamindar/20111014.htm |title=Review: Pilla Zamindar is Nani's show all the way |work=Rediff.com |date=14 October 2011 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> IndiaGlitz wrote, "Performance-wise, Nani delivers a matured output in the second half as a youth in self-introspecting and self-correcting mode."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/review/13125.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111016151306/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/review/13125.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 October 2011 |title=Pilla Zamindar – College set-up scores, routine screenplay mars |website=IndiaGlitz |date=15 October 2011 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> The film was a hit at the box office, prompting a Tamil dubbed release under the title ''Jameen''. Nani's next release was [[S. S. Rajamouli]]'s live action project ''[[Eega]]''. Shot simultaneously in Tamil as ''Naan Ee'', it featured Nani, [[Samantha Akkineni|Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] and Kannada actor [[Sudeep]]. Eega received a positive response. ''IBN Live'' said that "Nani sizzles as the lover boy in the few scenes he is seen",<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/telugu-review-eega-is-a-cerebral-revenge-486176.html |title=Telugu Review: 'Eega' is a cerebral revenge |publisher=IBN Live |date=6 July 2012 |access-date=2 February 2019}}</ref> while ''Rediff'' said that he "makes a mark in his brief role".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-eega-is-brilliant-cinema/20120706.htm |title=Review: Eega is brilliant cinema |work=Rediff.com |date=6 July 2012 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> The film was a blockbuster at the box office and was dubbed into Hindi as ''Makkhi'' and into Malayalam as ''Eecha''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-08/news-interviews/33099637_1_eega-rajamouli-telugu-and-tamil |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130717074424/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-08/news-interviews/33099637_1_eega-rajamouli-telugu-and-tamil |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 July 2013 |title=Eega beats Mahesh Babu's Businessman collections |date=8 August 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref>
+The year 2015 marked a turning point in Nani's career. Nani first played dual roles in the political thriller ''[[Janda Pai Kapiraju]]'', alongside [[Amala Paul]], which was simultaneously made in Tamil as ''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'' with [[Jayam Ravi]] in Nani's role. This movie was a disaster at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Jenda-Pai-Kapiraju-to-release-on-March-7/articleshow/30683270.cms |title=Jenda Pai Kapiraju to release on March 7? |work=The Times of India |date=19 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092256/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Jenda-Pai-Kapiraju-to-release-on-March-7/articleshow/30683270.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.iqlikmovies.com/news/article/2015/03/21/nani-janda-pai-kapiraju-movie-review-and-ratings/8037 |title=Jandapai Kapiraju releasing finally |publisher=Iqlikmovies |access-date=30 July 2018 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092123/https://www.iqlikmovies.com/news/article/2015/03/21/nani-janda-pai-kapiraju-movie-review-and-ratings/8037 |url-status=live }}</ref> He then portrayed an IIM graduate in ''[[Yevade Subramanyam]]'', which opened to positive response and was commercially successful.<ref>{{cite news|last1=staff|title=When Nani shot at the base camp of Mt Everest for 'Yevade Subramanyam'|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/when-nani-shot-at-the-base-camp-of-mt-everest-for-yevade-subramanyam/517636-71-177.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150422022013/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/when-nani-shot-at-the-base-camp-of-mt-everest-for-yevade-subramanyam/517636-71-177.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 April 2015|access-date=14 January 2015|work=[[IBN Live]]|date=11 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-02-19 |title=Tollywood Top 10 Box Office Collection Movies In 2015 |url=https://t2blive.com/tollywood-top-10-box-office-collection-movies-in-2015/ |access-date=2024-08-13 |website=T2BLive |language=en-US}}</ref> Reviewing the film, [[Times of India|Hemanth Kumar]] termed it as one of his best and added, "Nani digs deep into his arsenal of talent to stay true to the character throughout the film."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hemanth Kumar|title=Yevade Subramanyam Movie Review|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/yevade-subramanyam-movie-review/movie-review/46646813.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428022013/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/yevade-subramanyam-movie-review/movie-review/46646813.cms|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 April 2016|access-date=14 January 2015|work=[[IBN Live]]|date=11 December 2014}}</ref> His final release of the year was ''[[Bhale Bhale Magadivoy]]''. Nani played an absent-minded junior botanist opposite [[Lavanya Tripathi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Devi Dundoo |first=Sangeetha |date=1 September 2015 |title=Nani plays a character close to reality |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/nani-bale-bale-magadivoy/article7603597.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151125152550/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/nani-bale-bale-magadivoy/article7603597.ece |archive-date=25 November 2015 |access-date=25 November 2015 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> The film was a blockbuster and went on to become the fourth-highest grossing Telugu film of all time at the [[United States]] box-office.<ref>{{Cite web |last=H. Hooli |first=Shekhar |date=15 September 2015 |title=Box office collection: 'Bhale Bhale Magadivoi' tops US business chart again beating 'Hero', 'Welcome Back' |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-bhale-bhale-magadivoi-tops-us-business-chart-again-beating-hero-646647 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925072739/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-bhale-bhale-magadivoi-tops-us-business-chart-again-beating-hero-646647 |archive-date=25 September 2015 |access-date=28 November 2015 |website=International Business Times India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/us-box-office-collection-bhale-bhale-magadivoy-unlikely-beat-pawan-kalyans-attarintiki-650307 |title=US box office collection: 'Bhale Bhale Magadivoy' unlikely to beat Pawan Kalyan's 'Attarintiki Daredi' record |work=International Business Times |date=13 October 2015 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151128122712/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/us-box-office-collection-bhale-bhale-magadivoy-unlikely-beat-pawan-kalyans-attarintiki-650307 |archive-date=28 November 2015}}</ref> N.&nbsp;Sethumadhavan of the ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' termed Nani "refreshing", "talent to watch" and praised his chemistry with Tripathi. Suresh Kavirayani of the ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' noted, "A complete Nani’s show, whether it’s humour, emotion or romance, Nani does it with ease."<ref>{{Cite web |last=N. |first=Sethumadhavan |date=10 September 2015 |title=Movie Review: Bale Bale Magadivoy |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/Movie-Review-Bale-Bale-Magadivoy/articleshow/48903569.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151116035416/http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/reviews/Movie-Review-Bale-Bale-Magadivoy/articleshow/48903569.cms |archive-date=16 November 2015 |access-date=26 November 2015 |website=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kavirayani |first=Suresh |date=5 September 2015 |title=Movie Review 'Bhale Bhale Mogadivoy': Nani rules with memory loss |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150905/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-bhale-bhale-mogadivoy-nani-rules-memory-loss |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151126140341/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150905/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-bhale-bhale-mogadivoy-nani-rules-memory-loss |archive-date=26 November 2015 |access-date=26 November 2015 |url-status=live |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> His performance earned him the [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Telugu]] and he received his first [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu]] nomination.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 January 2017 |title=Nani wins Critics Award for Best Actor (Male) at 63rd Filmfare Awards South 2016 |work=The Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Nani-wins-Critics-Award-for-Best-Actor-Male-at-63rd-Filmfare-Awards-South-2016/articleshow/52813442.cms |url-status=dead |access-date=15 July 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170715180541/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Nani-wins-Critics-Award-for-Best-Actor-Male-at-63rd-Filmfare-Awards-South-2016/articleshow/52813442.cms |archive-date=15 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-the-63rd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-13996.html|title=Winners of the 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)|website=Filmfare|date=18 June 2016|access-date=12 February 2020}}</ref>
-[[File:Nani at the special screening of 'Makkhi'.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3|[[Ajay Devgan]], Nani and [[Rajamouli]] during the special screening of ''Makkhi''-(Hindi dubbed version of ''[[Eega]]'' (2012))]]
-His last release in 2012 was [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]]'s ''[[Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu]]'' opposite [[Samantha Akkineni|Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] once again. It was the simultaneously shot Telugu version of the Tamil film ''[[Neethane En Ponvasantham]]'' which featured [[Jiiva]] in place of Nani. Nani made a guest appearance in the Tamil version too. His portrayal of Varun Krishna was highly appreciated by critics. [[The Hindu]] wrote "Nani rises to the occasion with a mature performance. He speaks volumes through his eyes and conveys Varun's thoughts through the smallest of mannerisms. The climax completely belongs to him."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/yeto-vellipoyindhi-manasu-like-a-gentle-breeze/article4199688.ece |title=Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu: Like a gentle breeze |work=The Hindu |date=14 December 2012 |access-date=24 February 2014 |last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi}}</ref> ''IndiaGlitz'' wrote "If Samantha's maturity as an actor is obvious, Nani's knack is equally brilliant. He is quintessentially natural and is almost impeccable. The way he sings "Priyatama Neevachata Kushalama" sets the stage for a performance that deserves a big round of applause."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/review/15261.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315165205/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/review/15261.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 March 2012 |title=Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu – Gripping conversational love story |website=IndiaGlitz |date=14 December 2012 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> His performance in Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu is considered to be one of his best performances till date. ''IndiaGlitz'' while reviewing the Telugu version of his 2014 Tamil film ''Aaha Kalyanam'' wrote: "Nani's best-ever act is 'Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu' and he may not better that act soon, that is in a similar role".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/review/18281.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203024612/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/review/18281.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 February 2014 |title=Aaha Kalyanam – A rom-com in right mind |website=IndiaGlitz |date=21 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> Though the film received mixed reviews from film critics,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2012/yeto-vellipoyindi-manasu-reviews-rating-critics-verdict-101971.html |title=Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu bags mostly positive reviews from film critics |publisher=Oneindia Entertainment |date=15 December 2012 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> it had a positive response at the box office, especially in multiplexes due to Nani and Samantha's performances.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/yvm-samantha.html |title=YVM: Samantha casting a spell on audiences |publisher=idlebrain.com |access-date=15 December 2012}}</ref>
-=== Commercial fluctuations (2013–2015) ===
+Post, ''Bhale Bhale Mogadivoy'', Nani earned more critical praises in 2016. His first release was ''[[Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha]]'', opposite [[Mehreen Pirzada]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=25 Greatest Telugu Films Of The Decade {{!}} Film Companion|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/fc-decades/pages/telugu.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017163531/https://www.filmcompanion.in/fc-decades/pages/telugu.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 October 2019|access-date=26 June 2021|website=www.filmcompanion.in|language=en}}</ref> The film opened to positive response from critics, ''[[The Hans India]]'' said, "A truly stand out performance from Nani for sure, who plays to his strength and exudes a natural feel to his character on screen."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2016-02-13/Krishna-Gaadi-Veera-Prema-Gaadha-ReviewTwists-one-too-many/206868 |title=Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha Review:Twists one too many |work=The Hans India |accessdate=13 February 2016 |archive-date=19 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519022347/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2016-02-13/Krishna-Gaadi-Veera-Prema-Gaadha-ReviewTwists-one-too-many/206868 |url-status=live }}</ref> It became Nani's biggest opener in India, beating the records of ''Bhale Bhale Magadivoy''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-krishna-gadi-veera-prema-gadha-nanis-biggest-opener-garam-starts-well-666890#FyAgobg4MZAbDhs7.97 |title=Box office collection: 'Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gadha' is Nani's biggest opener; 'Garam' starts well |work=International Business Times |date=13 February 2016 |access-date=27 July 2016 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092205/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-krishna-gadi-veera-prema-gadha-nanis-biggest-opener-garam-starts-well-666890#FyAgobg4MZAbDhs7.97 |url-status=live }}</ref> In his next film, Nani played dual roles of a businessman and IIM graduate opposite [[Surbhi]] and [[Nivetha Thomas]] in ''[[Gentleman (2016 film)|Gentleman]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/hero-or-villain-the-tagline-of-gentleman-keeps-nani-s-fans-wondering-1.1846537 | title=Hero or Villain: The tagline of 'Gentleman' keeps Nani's fans wondering | work=Gulf News | date=15 June 2016 | access-date=21 June 2016 | last=Ramachandran | first=Mythily | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160621160342/http://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/hero-or-villain-the-tagline-of-gentleman-keeps-nani-s-fans-wondering-1.1846537 | archive-date=21 June 2016}}</ref> Purnima Sriram of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' termed it a "game-changer" for Nani and added, "Nani nailed both the roles. He has shouted out loud to the world that he can play any role flawlessly and effortlessly."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/Review-This-Gentleman-is-a-game-changer/2016/06/19/article3487505.ece | title=Review: This Gentleman is a game-changer | work=The New Indian Express | date=19 June 2016 | access-date=19 June 2016 | last=Sriram | first=Purnima | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619063856/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/Review-This-Gentleman-is-a-game-changer/2016/06/19/article3487505.ece | archive-date=19 June 2016}}</ref> It went onto become his third highest grosser after ''Eega'' and ''Bhale Bhale Magadivoy''. The film won him the [[Nandi Special Jury Award]] and his second Filmfare Best Actor – Telugu nomination.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telugusquare.com/nanis-top-5-films-ww-shares/ |title=Nani's Top 5 films World Wide shares |work=TeluguSquare |access-date=6 April 2017 |archive-date=19 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519163824/http://www.telugusquare.com/nanis-top-5-films-ww-shares/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/13-nandi-awards-for-baahubali/articleshow/61655551.cms|title=Andhra Pradesh government announces Nandi awards for 2014-2016|work=The Times of India|date=15 November 2017|archive-date=22 December 2017|access-date=13 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222065941/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/13-nandi-awards-for-baahubali/articleshow/61655551.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-the-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-21594.html|title=Winners of the 64th Jio Filmfare Awards (South)|website=Filmfare|date=17 June 2017|access-date=24 January 2021}}</ref> After playing [[Regina Cassandra]]'s boyfriend in ''[[Jyo Achyutananda]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kavirayani |first=Suresh |date=10 September 2016 |title=Jyo Achyutananda movie review: Good movie with hilarious first half |work=Deccan Chronicle |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/100916/jyo-achyutananda-movie-review-good-movie-with-hilarious-first-half.html |url-status=live |access-date=15 July 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170715150849/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/100916/jyo-achyutananda-movie-review-good-movie-with-hilarious-first-half.html |archive-date=15 July 2017}}</ref> Nani played an assistant director alongside [[Anu Emmanuel]] in ''[[Majnu (2016 film)|Majnu]]'', his last film that year. It was a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arikatla |first=Venkat |date=23 September 2016 |title=Majnu movie review |url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/majnu-review-nani-makes-it-watchable-77111 |access-date=12 June 2023 |website=greatandhra.com |language=en |archive-date=12 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230612161651/https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/majnu-review-nani-makes-it-watchable-77111 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/majnu-total-worldwide-box-office-collection-nanis-film-fails-cross-rs-30-crore-mark-702454 | title=Majnu total worldwide box office collection: Nani's film fails to cross Rs 30 crore mark | date=3 November 2016 | newspaper=International Business Times | first=Shekhar H | last=Hooli | accessdate=14 March 2019 | archive-date=12 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812133649/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/majnu-total-worldwide-box-office-collection-nanis-film-fails-cross-rs-30-crore-mark-702454 | url-status=live }}</ref>
-In 2014, Nani was first seen in [[Pasupuleti Krishna Vamsi|Krishna Vamsi]]'s ''[[Paisa (2014 film)|Paisa]]''. The film revolved around the power of money and its influence over everything in society.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/in-the-end-krishna-vamsis-paisa-is-all-about-the-moolah/article5661409.ece?homepage=true |title=In the end, Krishna Vamsi's Paisa is all about the moolah |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=6 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014 |last1=Krishnamoorthy |first1=Suresh}}</ref> Nani played the role of Prakash, a Sherwani model who is obsessed with gaining money.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-22/news-interviews/37935565_1_paisa-noor-catherine-tresa |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419052431/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-22/news-interviews/37935565_1_paisa-noor-catherine-tresa |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 April 2013 |title=Nani as Prakash, Catherine as Noor in Paisa |date=22 March 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> The film opened to negative reviews, yet Nani's performance was appreciated by critics. ''The Hindu'' wrote, "Nani holds the film together and proves his merit yet again. He shuns all the refinement he showed in his previous romantic characters and breathes life into the part of a smart Alec threatening to hold up the shooting of a sherwani commercial for Rs. 200 more. The film's highlight is the scene where he chances upon bags of cash and his reaction after that."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/paisa-dance-of-money/article5664640.ece |title=Paisa: Dance of money |work=The Hindu |date=8 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014 |last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi}}</ref> The film was a disaster at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.123telugu.com/slideshow/movies/B/Box_Office_Report_16_02_2014/Box_Office_Report_Paisa.html |title=Exclusive: Box office report for the week ending 16/02/14 |publisher=123telugu.com |date=16 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226092230/https://www.123telugu.com/slideshow/movies/B/Box_Office_Report_16_02_2014/Box_Office_Report_Paisa.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> He next starred in [[Yash Raj Films]]' maiden south Indian production ''[[Aaha Kalyanam]]'', the Tamil remake of the 2010 Hindi film ''[[Band Baaja Baaraat|Band Baaja Baarat]]'' (also produced by Yash Raj Films). It was partly shot simultaneously in Telugu under the same title.  The film received mixed to negative reviews, but Nani's performance as Shakti was well received. Sify called his performance "pitch-perfect".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/aaha-kalyanam-review-tamil-15049790.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222192412/http://www.sify.com/movies/aaha-kalyanam-review-tamil-15049790.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 February 2014 |title=Movie Review: Aaha Kalyanam |website=[[Sify]] |date=18 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> While IndiaGlitz wrote, "Nani is the apple of everyone's eyes once again, adding a good dose of humour in his presence".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/aaha-kalyanam-tamil-movie-review-18285 |title=Aaha Kalyanam – Happily ever after |website=IndiaGlitz |date=21 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref> Behindwoods commented that "''Aaha Kalyanam'' provides great scope for the leads and Nani, who is known for his intense roles, fits the character of a carefree youth perfectly, with his broken English and casual attitude." This movie was a commercial failure.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/aaha-kalyanam/aaha-kalyanam-review.html# |title=Aaha Kalyanam Movie Review |website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref> In 2015, Nani played a dual role for the first time in the political thriller film ''[[Janda Pai Kapiraju]]'', co-starring [[Amala Paul]].  The film was simultaneously made in Tamil as ''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'' with [[Jayam Ravi]] in Nani's role. This movie was a disaster at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Jenda-Pai-Kapiraju-to-release-on-March-7/articleshow/30683270.cms |title=Jenda Pai Kapiraju to release on March 7? |work=The Times of India |date=19 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.iqlikmovies.com/news/article/2015/03/21/nani-janda-pai-kapiraju-movie-review-and-ratings/8037# |title=Jandapai Kapiraju releasing finally |publisher=Iqlikmovies}}</ref>
-=== Critical acclaim and stardom (2015–2016) ===
+=== Established actor (2017–2020) ===
+[[File:Nani at Aaha Kalyanam audio launch (cropped).jpg|thumb|Nani at an event|alt=Nani looking away from the camera and greeting someone.]]
-Another release of his, ''[[Yevade Subramanyam]]'' was also released on the same date of ''Jenda Pai Kapiraju'' to a majority of positive response and reviews and was commercially successful. Sangeetha Devi of The Hindu wrote "Nani is a fine actor and lives the part of Subramanyam, mirroring the insecurities of the workforce caught in a rat race. As he sheds the corporate mask, he comes into his own, one step at a time on the mountains."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/yevade-subramanyam-a-quest-for-identity/article7018796.ece |title=Yevade Subramanyam: A quest for identity |author=Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi |work=The Hindu |date=22 March 2015}}</ref> On 4 September 2015, Nani's ''[[Bhale Bhale Magadivoy]]'' hit the screens. It was directed by [[Maruthi]] and produced by Geetha Arts in association with UV Creations. The movie received positive responses from critics. Pranita Jonnalagedda of The Times of India gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, who stated that ''Bhale Bhale Magadivoy'' comes across as a "breath of fresh air" because it "successfully keeps itself away from the regular formula of romantic comedies [and is] devoid of the oh-so-overused cliches" and is a "delight for anyone looking for wholesome entertainment".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/Bhale-Bhale-Magadivoi/movie-review/48809839.cms |title=Bhale Bhale Magadivoi Movie Review |work=The Times of India |date=26 November 2015}}</ref> The film was a blockbuster at the box office and went on to become the fourth-highest grossing Telugu film of all time at the United States box office. It was also Nani's second blockbuster since Rajamouli's ''Eega'' and the first blockbuster in which Nani played a full-length role.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/us-box-office-collection-bhale-bhale-magadivoy-unlikely-beat-pawan-kalyans-attarintiki-650307 |title=US box office collection: 'Bhale Bhale Magadivoy' unlikely to beat Pawan Kalyan's 'Attarintiki Daredi' record |work=International Business Times |date=13 October 2015 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151128122712/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/us-box-office-collection-bhale-bhale-magadivoy-unlikely-beat-pawan-kalyans-attarintiki-650307 |archive-date=28 November 2015}}</ref>
+Nani further established himself with commercial successes in 2017. ''[[Nenu Local]]'', directed by [[Trinadha Rao Nakkina]], was Nani's first release of the year, where he appeared opposite [[Keerthy Suresh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/nenu-local-first-look-nani-moves-from-romcoms-to-action-title-3727344/|title=Nenu Local first look: Nani moves from romc inoms to action title|accessdate=28 October 2016|website=The Indian Express|date=28 October 2016|archive-date=29 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161029104950/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/nenu-local-first-look-nani-moves-from-romcoms-to-action-title-3727344/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Idlebrain.com|Idlebrain]]'' was appreciative of his performance and added that he carries the film "single handedly".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/nenulocal.html|title=Nenu Local review by jeevi - Telugu cinema review - Nani & Keerthy Suresh|website=Idlebrain|access-date=13 May 2024|archive-date=17 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240417054800/https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/nenulocal.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The film became Nani's highest-grossing film to date.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/tollywood-2017-15-highest-grossing-telugu-movies-year-baahubali-2-khaidi-no-150-jlk-dj-753526|title=Tollywood in 2017: 15 highest grossing Telugu movies of the year - Baahubali 2, Khaidi No 150, JLK, DJ and others|work=International Business Times|date=17 December 2017|accessdate=17 December 2017|archive-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630044059/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/tollywood-2017-15-highest-grossing-telugu-movies-year-baahubali-2-khaidi-no-150-jlk-dj-753526|url-status=live}}</ref> Nani played a doctor, in ''[[Ninnu Kori]]'' reuniting with Nivetha Thomas.<ref>{{cite news|first=Krishna|last=Vamsi|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/nivetha-thomas-elated-to-pair-up-with-nani-again-3733400/|title= Nivetha Thomas elated to pair up with Nani again|date=2 November 2016|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=11 August 2019}}</ref> While, a critic of ''[[Firstpost]]'' stated, "Nani is terrific. Although he has a funny side, there’s plenty of emotional weight that he carries throughout the film.", Priyanka Sundar of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' found him to be "repetitive".<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 July 2017|title=Ninnu Kori movie review: Nani, Nivetha Thomas in a slice-of-life drama about love and life|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ninnu-kori-movie-review-nani-nivetha-thomas-in-a-slice-of-life-drama-about-love-and-life-3786513.html|access-date=7 September 2020|website=Firstpost|archive-date=30 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200830185951/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ninnu-kori-movie-review-nani-nivetha-thomas-in-a-slice-of-life-drama-about-love-and-life-3786513.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=8 July 2017|title=Ninnu Kori movie review: Aadhi's performance is impressive, while there is nothing new about Nani|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/ninnu-kori-movie-review-nani-aadhi-pinisetty-nivetha-thomas-star-rating-4740201/|access-date=7 September 2020|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=30 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730010413/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/ninnu-kori-movie-review-nani-aadhi-pinisetty-nivetha-thomas-star-rating-4740201/|url-status=live}}</ref> A commercial success, it became his second-highest-grosser after ''Nenu Local''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hooli|first=Shekhar H.|date=11 July 2017|title=Ninnu Kori worldwide box office collection: Shiva Nirvana's film turns biggest money spinner in Nani's career|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/ninnu-kori-worldwide-box-office-collection-shiva-nirvanas-film-turns-biggest-money-spinner-734180|access-date=28 June 2020|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|archive-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630002444/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/ninnu-kori-worldwide-box-office-collection-shiva-nirvanas-film-turns-biggest-money-spinner-734180|url-status=live}}</ref> Later the year, he played a boy with eidetic memory in ''[[Middle Class Abbayi]]'', opposite [[Sai Pallavi]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-12-21 |title=MCA movie review: Nani, Bhumika, Sai Pallavi breathe life into an unimaginative film |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mca-movie-review-nani-bhumika-sai-pallavi-breathe-life-into-an-unimaginative-film-4269501.html |access-date=2022-05-18 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref> The film became a major commercial success, breaking ''Nenu Local'''s record to become his highest-grossing release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 December 2017 |title=Nani's MCA takes exceptional opening, mints over Rs 15 crore on first day |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/nani-s-mca-takes-exceptional-opening-mints-over-rs-15-crore-on-first-day/story-tPiV987rM45ivcVME7p4BI.html |access-date=18 May 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=18 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518170422/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/nani-s-mca-takes-exceptional-opening-mints-over-rs-15-crore-on-first-day/story-tPiV987rM45ivcVME7p4BI.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=9 January 2018 |title=Middle Class Abbayi Total US Box office collections |url=https://english.sakshi.com/middle-class-abbayi-total-us-box-office-collections |access-date=18 May 2022 |website=Sakshi Post |language=en}}</ref>
-In 2016, his first film was ''[[Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha]]''. A [[romantic comedy]] interlaced with an adventure thriller film set on a rural backdrop written and directed by [[Hanu Raghavapudi]] and produced under the banner of 14 Reels Entertainment saw newcomer [[Mehreen Pirzada]] as the female lead. The film opened with positive response from critics, Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' while giving the movie 3 out of 5 stars said that "Hanu Raghavapudi proves his mettle with ''Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha'' and makes it an entertaining watch".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/krishna-gaadi-veera-prema-gadha-this-gadha-is-fun/article8228016.ece |title=Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha: This 'gaadha' is fun |work=The Hindu |date=12 February 2016 |last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi}}</ref> It was praised for the performances of the cast and criticized for the excessive runtime. The movie fared really well at the box office. Thus, became Nani's biggest opener in India, beating the records of his last film ''Bhale Bhale Magadivoy''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-krishna-gadi-veera-prema-gadha-nanis-biggest-opener-garam-starts-well-666890#FyAgobg4MZAbDhs7.97 |title=Box office collection: 'Krishna Gadi Veera Prema Gadha' is Nani's biggest opener; 'Garam' starts well |work=International Business Times |date=13 February 2016}}</ref>
+In his first film of 2018, Nani played dual roles in ''[[Krishnarjuna Yudham]]'', opposite [[Anupama Parameswaran]] and [[Rukshar Dhillon]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Nani announces his next two projects, unveils posters of MCA, Krishnarjuna Yudham|date=15 July 2017 |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nani-announces-his-next-two-projects-unveils-posters-of-mca-krishnarjuna-yudham-4751652/}}</ref> The film was his first box office failure after eight consecutive successes.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tollywood.net/topstories/nanis-double-hat-trick-with-nenu-local |title=nani's double hat-trick with nenu local |publisher=tollywood.net |date=3 February 2017 |access-date=6 April 2017 |archive-date=5 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180105214552/http://www.tollywood.net/topstories/nanis-double-hat-trick-with-nenu-local |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>Kavirayani, Suresh (21 April 2018) [https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/210418/nanis-successful-run-interrupted.html Nani’s successful run interrupted] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702180451/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/210418/nanis-successful-run-interrupted.html |date=2 July 2018 }}. ''Deccan Chronicle''. Retrieved 10 August 2018.</ref> Nani again played a doctor in ''[[Devadas (2018 film)|Devadas]]'', where he appeared alongside [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]], [[Aakanksha Singh]] and [[Rashmika Mandanna]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/nani-akkineni-nagarjuna-starrer-is-the-first-film-to-be-shot-in-hyderabad-metro/story-BOKNlmq4ZOR81qChTmrxvI.html|title=Nani- Akkineni Nagarjuna starrer is the first film to be shot in Hyderabad Metro|work=Hindustan Times |date=28 March 2018|access-date=13 May 2024|archive-date=17 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190817183005/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/nani-akkineni-nagarjuna-starrer-is-the-first-film-to-be-shot-in-hyderabad-metro/story-BOKNlmq4ZOR81qChTmrxvI.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nagaruna-and-nani-starrer-devadasu-gets-a-release-date/articleshow/64960783.cms|title=Nagaruna and Nani-starrer Devadasu gets a release date|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-09-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180828101427/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nagaruna-and-nani-starrer-devadasu-gets-a-release-date/articleshow/64960783.cms|archive-date=28 August 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film became a box office average, due to its big budget.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.telugu360.com/devadas-worldwide-closing-collections/ |title='Devadas' Worldwide Closing Collections – Nag & Nani's FLOP Streak Continues |date=26 October 2018 |work=Telugu360.com |access-date=29 October 2018 |language=en-US |archive-date=29 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029191635/https://www.telugu360.com/devadas-worldwide-closing-collections/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Krishna Sripada of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' noted, "Nani gets into the skin of the character and gives his best to the make the lousy writing tolerable."<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/devadas-movie-review-nani-star-rating-5377263/ |title=Devadas Movie Review |date=27 September 2018 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=29 November 2018 |language=en-US |archive-date=18 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118213312/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/devadas-movie-review-nani-star-rating-5377263/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2018, Nani also turned narrator for the films, ''[[Amoli (film)|Amoli]]'' and ''[[Ee Maaya Peremito]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 May 2018 |title=Kamal Haasan, Rajkummar Rao lend voice to film on sexual exploitation titled Amoli: Priceless |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/kamal-haasan-rajkummar-rao-amoli-priceless-documentary-5165545/ |url-status=live |access-date=30 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430032856/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/kamal-haasan-rajkummar-rao-amoli-priceless-documentary-5165545/ |archive-date=30 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |first1=Suresh |last1=Kavirayani |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/010718/nani-gives-voice-for-ee-maya-peremito.html |title=Nani gives voice for Ee Maya Peremito |date=1 July 2018 |newspaper=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180922215333/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/010718/nani-gives-voice-for-ee-maya-peremito.html |archive-date=22 September 2018}}</ref>
-Nani's second release in 2016 was ''[[Gentleman (2016 film)|Gentleman]]'', a romantic murder mystery thriller directed by his mentor [[Indraganti Mohan Krishna]], who introduced him with ''[[Ashta Chamma]]''. Nani played dual role in the film. [[Surbhi]] and [[Nivetha Thomas]] starred alongside Nani in the movie, with Nivetha having more of a pivotal and prominent role. The movie was released to positive reviews and went on to become Nani's 3rd highest grosser after Eega and Bhale Bhale Magadivoy.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Make-way-for-this-%E2%80%98Gentleman%E2%80%99/article14429812.ece |title=Make way for this 'Gentleman' |work=The Hindu |date=18 June 2016 |last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telugusquare.com/nanis-top-5-films-ww-shares/ |title=Nani's Top 5 films WW shares |work=TeluguSquare}}</ref> Gentleman was praised for the performances but criticized for its predictability. Nani's versatility was praised as GreatAndhra wrote that he was "brilliant from his role as a street-smart youngster to an obscure businessman."
+Nani's first release in 2019 was ''[[Jersey (2019 film)|Jersey]]'', opposite [[Shraddha Srinath]], where he played a former cricketer who restart cricket for his son.<ref>{{Cite web|date=17 November 2018|title=Nani's Jersey deals with late bloomers and their aspirations|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nani-movie-jersey-late-bloomers-5451536/|access-date=28 November 2020|website=The Indian Express|archive-date=20 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120011140/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nani-movie-jersey-late-bloomers-5451536/|url-status=live}}</ref> A critical and commercial success, it is considered as the most important film of his career and was listed as one of the "Best Telugu films of 2019".<ref>{{Cite web|date=31 December 2019|title=2019లో భారీ వసూళ్లు రాబట్టిన సినిమాలివే..|trans-title=Highest grossing films of 2019|url=https://www.sakshi.com/news/family/roundup-2019-special-story-tollywood-movies-1252065|access-date=6 August 2020|website=Sakshi|language=te|archive-date=31 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231040059/https://www.sakshi.com/news/family/roundup-2019-special-story-tollywood-movies-1252065|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/best-telugu-cinema-2019-oh-baby-mallesham-here-are-our-picks-114961|title="Jersey" Best of Telugu cinema 2019: From 'Oh! Baby' to 'Mallesham', here are our picks|website=The News Minute|date=29 December 2019|access-date=30 December 2019|archive-date=29 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191229134555/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/best-telugu-cinema-2019-oh-baby-mallesham-here-are-our-picks-114961|url-status=live}}</ref> Haricharan Pudipeddi of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' noted, "Nani is terrific as Arjun and he hasn’t looked so comfortable in role in a while."<ref>{{Cite web|date=19 April 2019|title=Jersey movie review: Nani, Shraddha Srinath film is a rewarding story of triumph and self discovery|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jersey-movie-review-nani-shraddha-srinath-movie-is-a-rewarding-story-of-triumph-and-self-discovery/story-CsJqO56y6qH5943zX9cGGP.html|access-date=28 November 2020|website=Hindustan Times|archive-date=21 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191021065651/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jersey-movie-review-nani-shraddha-srinath-movie-is-a-rewarding-story-of-triumph-and-self-discovery/story-CsJqO56y6qH5943zX9cGGP.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Janani K of ''[[India Today]]'' stated, "Nani's expressions are pitch-perfect for ''Jersey''. He plays the role of an attacking right-hand batsman and Nani's cricketing technique is top-notch." It won him the [[SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actor – Telugu]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=19 April 2019|first=Janani|last=K.|title=Jersey Movie Review: Nani and Shraddha Srinath sparkle in excellent sports drama|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jersey-movie-review-nani-and-shraddha-srinath-sparkle-in-excellent-sports-drama-1505613-2019-04-19|access-date=28 November 2020|website=India Today|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128093708/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jersey-movie-review-nani-and-shraddha-srinath-sparkle-in-excellent-sports-drama-1505613-2019-04-19|url-status=live}}</ref> Nani then played a crime novelist in ''[[Nani's Gang Leader]]''. It received mixed reviews but became a box-office success.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nanis-gang-leader-with-vikram-k-kumar-has-this-chiranjeevi-connection-32705.html|title=Nani's Gang Leader with Vikram K Kumar has THIS Chiranjeevi connection|publisher=[[Filmfare]]|date=26 February 2019|access-date=13 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/nani-vikram-kumar-team-up-for-new-film-gang-leader-watch-video/story-KHizSAZwYchMJYlMJCraDO.html|title=Nani, Vikram Kumar team up for new film Gang Leader, watch video|work=The Hindustan Times|date=25 February 2019|accessdate=25 February 2019|archive-date=26 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226100800/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/nani-vikram-kumar-team-up-for-new-film-gang-leader-watch-video/story-KHizSAZwYchMJYlMJCraDO.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Times of India]]''{{'}}s Suhas Yellapantula called him the film's "heart and soul" and added that he brings the film "to life".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/gang-leader/movie-review/71108833.cms|title=Gang Leader Movie Review : Gang Leader shines in parts but is let down by a haphazard screenplay|website=The Times of India|accessdate=21 September 2019|archive-date=20 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220212710/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/gang-leader/movie-review/71108833.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
-His last release in 2016 was a romantic comedy titled ''[[Majnu (2016 film)|Majnu]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arikatla |first=Venkat |date=2016-09-23 |title=Majnu movie review |url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/majnu-review-nani-makes-it-watchable-77111 |access-date=2023-06-12 |website=greatandhra.com |language=en}}</ref> Directed by ''[[Uyyala Jampala]]'' fame Virinchi Varma, the film saw Nani co-star alongside [[Anu Emmanuel]] and Priya Sri. The film was one of Nani's weakest films since Yevade Subramanyam. Praised for its comedy and criticized for its lengthiness and weak story, Majnu was given mixed reviews, and collected 58.4 crores and emerged as a hit.
+Nani's only release in 2020 was his 25th film, ''[[V (2020 film)|V]]'', where he played a serial killer opposite [[Aditi Rao Hydari]]. The film's was Nani's first OTT release (it was released on [[Amazon Prime Video]]), and was also his first negative character.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nyayapati |first=Neeshita |title=Nani's shocking and intense first-look from 'V' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nanis-shocking-and-intense-first-look-from-v/articleshow/73686589.cms |access-date=17 February 2020 |archive-date=29 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129041600/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nanis-shocking-and-intense-first-look-from-v/articleshow/73686589.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Nayak |first=Elina Priyadarshini |title='There will be fireworks when I lock horns with Nani in Indraganti's next' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/there-will-be-fireworks-when-i-lock-horns-with-nani-in-indragantis-next/articleshow/73934960.cms |access-date=17 February 2020 |archive-date=14 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414031538/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/there-will-be-fireworks-when-i-lock-horns-with-nani-in-indragantis-next/articleshow/73934960.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite receiving mixed reviews, it became the most watched Telugu film on a streaming platform.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Deeksha |date=14 December 2020 |title=The Most Watched Shows, Films on Streaming Platforms in 2020 |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/hot-on-web/what-india-watched-on-streaming-platforms-in-2020 |access-date=28 July 2021 |website=TheQuint |archive-date=31 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201231130027/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/hot-on-web/what-india-watched-on-streaming-platforms-in-2020 |url-status=live }}</ref> Sowmya Rajendran of ''[[The News Minute]]'' opined, "Nani definitely makes a difference when he steps in. He's effortlessly funny, spooking people around him with his dark humour. But you do question his actions post the truth reveal."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/telangana/v-review-nani-indraganti-thriller-stylish-wholly-predictable-thriller-132366|title=V review: Nani-Indraganti movie is a stylish, predictable thriller|author=Sowmya Rajendran|website=The News Minute|accessdate=21 November 2020|archive-date=13 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513112150/https://www.thenewsminute.com/amp/story/telangana/v-review-nani-indraganti-thriller-stylish-wholly-predictable-thriller-132366|url-status=live}}</ref>
-=== Commercial success (2017–present) ===
+=== Commercial success and stardom (2021–present) ===
-[[File:Nani at Aaha Kalyanam audio launch (cropped).jpg|thumb|200px|Nani at ''[[Aaha Kalyanam]]''{{'s}} audio launch in January 2014|alt=Nani looking away from the camera and greeting someone.]]
+In 2021, Nani first appeared as a revenue officer in ''[[Tuck Jagadish]]'', alongside [[Ritu Varma]]. It was his second OTT release, post ''V'' and received negative reviews from critics, with his performance earning mixed reviews.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Tuck Jagadish - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/previews/tuck-jagadish/articleshow/88957368.cms|access-date=11 February 2022|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=11 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211143258/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/previews/tuck-jagadish/articleshow/88957368.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=10 September 2021|title='Tuck Jagadish' movie review: Familiar, but hits a few right notes|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/tuck-jagadish-movie-review-shiva-nirvana-and-nani-film-mostly-hits-the-right-notes/article36394059.ece|issn=0971-751X|access-date=10 September 2021|archive-date=10 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910133439/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/tuck-jagadish-movie-review-shiva-nirvana-and-nani-film-mostly-hits-the-right-notes/article36394059.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same year, Nani played dual roles of a Bengali writer and his reincarnation, an aspiring filmmaker in ''[[Shyam Singha Roy]]'', opposite Sai Pallavi and [[Krithi Shetty]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tollywood star Nani's next film with director Rahul Sankrityan titled Shyam Singha Roy|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/tollywood-star-nani-s-next-film-director-rahul-sankrityan-titled-shyam-singha-roy-510467|access-date=15 January 2021|website=PINKVILLA|date=25 February 2020|language=en|archive-date=3 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200403003908/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/tollywood-star-nani-s-next-film-director-rahul-sankrityan-titled-shyam-singha-roy-510467|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-sai-pallavi-and-krithi-shettys-shyam-singha-roy-to-release-on-december-24-in-multiple-languages/articleshow/87130285.cms|title= Nani, Sai Pallavi and Krithi Shetty's 'Shyam Singha Roy' to release on December 24 in multiple languages|website= [[The Times of India]]|access-date= 15 May 2022|archive-date= 15 May 2022|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220515075300/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-sai-pallavi-and-krithi-shettys-shyam-singha-roy-to-release-on-december-24-in-multiple-languages/articleshow/87130285.cms|url-status= live}}</ref> It proved to be a major commercial success.<ref>{{cite news|title='Shyam Singha Roy' box office collection Day 27: Nani, Sai Pallavi and Krithi Shetty starrer inches closer to Rs 50 crore?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/shyam-singha-roy-box-office-collection-day-27-nani-sai-pallavi-and-krithi-shetty-starrer-inches-closer-to-rs-50-crore/articleshow/89056666.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=27 March 2023|quote=According to the trade report, to date, the collection of the Rahul Sankrityan directorial venture stands at 46 crores at the worldwide box office earning Rs 26. 50 share to its distributors.|archive-date=5 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221105221442/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/shyam-singha-roy-box-office-collection-day-27-nani-sai-pallavi-and-krithi-shetty-starrer-inches-closer-to-rs-50-crore/articleshow/89056666.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Sankeertana Varma of ''[[Firstpost]]'' found him to be "impressive" and added, "Nani is especially great in scenes where he is slowly moving away from Vasu and embarrassing his inner Shyam".<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 December 2021|title=Shyam Singha Roy movie review: The film benefits from its lead performances, but is let down by a timeworn tale|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/shyam-singha-roy-movie-review-the-film-benefits-from-its-lead-performances-but-is-let-down-by-a-timeworn-tale-10233841.html|access-date=29 December 2021|website=Firstpost|language=en|archive-date=29 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229035701/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/shyam-singha-roy-movie-review-the-film-benefits-from-its-lead-performances-but-is-let-down-by-a-timeworn-tale-10233841.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The film won him another Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Telugu and his third Filmfare Best Actor – Telugu nomination.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Filmfare Awards South: From Nimisha Sajayan to Nani, read which actors won what |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/10/11/filmfare-awards-south-malayalam-tamil-telugu-kannada-stars-announced.html |access-date=31 December 2022 |website=Onmanorma |language=en |archive-date=11 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011070903/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/10/11/filmfare-awards-south-malayalam-tamil-telugu-kannada-stars-announced.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
-''[[Nenu Local]]'' (2017), directed by [[Trinadha Rao Nakkina]], cast Nani alongside [[Keerthy Suresh]]. This movie was given average reviews from the critics, who said that despite the predictability, despite the boring story, despite all the tiring commercial elements, Nani's performance changed everything for the film and led it towards becoming a success. It emerged as a blockbuster, collecting over fifty crores, and became Nani's highest-grossing film (excluding ''Eega'') to date.
-''[[Ninnu Kori]]'' (2017) was a film that had Nani co-starring alongside [[Nivetha Thomas]] once more, and the film also had [[Aadhi Pinisetty]] in a pivotal role. This film emerged in response to generally positive reviews, being praised for its music, cinematography, and conventionally different love story. It was criticized for its lengthiness and predictability. It became a hit and was Nani's second-highest-grossing film, excluding ''Eega''.
+Nani played Sundar, a Brahmin boy in love with a Christian girl, opposite [[Nazriya Nazim]], in his first release of 2022, ''[[Ante Sundaraniki]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Ante Sundaraniki starring Nani and Nazriya wraps up shoot|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/jan/24/ante-sundaranikistarring-nani-and-nazriyawraps-up-shoot-29215.html|date=23 January 2022|access-date=24 January 2022|work=[[Cinema Express]]|archive-date=24 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124081108/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/jan/24/ante-sundaranikistarring-nani-and-nazriyawraps-up-shoot-29215.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Nani-starrer 'Ante Sundaraniki' shoot wrapped up|url=https://telanganatoday.com/nani-starrer-ante-sundaraniki-shoot-wrapped-up|date=23 January 2022|access-date=24 January 2022|work=[[Telangana Today]]}}</ref> The film was an average at domestic box-office, but became one of the highest-grossing releases of the year worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nani, Nazriya starrer Ante Sundaraniki surpasses $ 1million at US box office |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/nani-nazriya-starrer-ante-sundaraniki-surpasses-1million-at-us-box-office-article-92284094 |website=[[Zoom (Indian TV channel)|Zoom]] |date=17 June 2022 |access-date=13 May 2024 |archive-date=15 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815032105/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/nani-nazriya-starrer-ante-sundaraniki-surpasses-1million-at-us-box-office-article-92284094 |url-status=live }}</ref> Murali Krishna CH of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' stated, "Nani stay sincere and committed to his character. Nani serves up a reminder of how funny he can be in a role that he would perfectly fit into."<ref>{{cite web|title=Ante Sundaraniki Movie Review: Just for a few laughs|url=https://www.m.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/review/2022/jun/10/ante-sundaraniki-movie-review-nani-nazriya-32054.amp|website=[[Cinema Express]]|access-date=11 June 2022|archive-date=15 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615095818/https://m.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/review/2022/jun/10/ante-sundaraniki-movie-review-nani-nazriya-32054.amp|url-status=dead}}</ref> Later the year, he appeared as Arjun Sarkaar IPS in ''[[HIT: The Second Case]]'', revealing himself as the lead of ''[[HIT Universe#Films|HIT: The Third Case]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=HIT 2 movie review: Adivi Sesh starrer is a significant improvement on HIT 1|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/hit-2-movie-review-adivi-sesh-starrer-is-a-significant-improvement-on-hit-1-8302606/|website=The Indian Express|date=2 December 2022|access-date=11 December 2022|archive-date=9 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209124158/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/hit-2-movie-review-adivi-sesh-starrer-is-a-significant-improvement-on-hit-1-8302606/|url-status=live}}</ref>
-The next and last film released in 2017 was ''[[Middle Class Abbayi]]'', directed by [[Venu Sree Raam|Venu Sree Ram]]. in which Nani co-starred alongside [[Sai Pallavi]] of ''[[Fidaa]]'' fame. This movie was again given strictly average reviews, saying that the story was very conventional and that the music and Nani and [[Bhumika Chawla|Bhumika's]] performance were the highlights of the film. The film was a Blockbuster at the Box office. The film went on to gross more than 70 crores and became the 7th highest-grossing Telugu film of 2017, becoming the highest-grossing Nani film (excluding ''Eega''), again.
+In his first release of 2023, Nani played a young ruffian who steals coal in ''[[Dasara (film)|Dasara]]'', reuniting with Keerthy Suresh.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Natural Star Nani's 'Dasara' motion poster out, his rustic look grabs eyeballs |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/natural-star-nanis-dasara-motion-poster-out-his-rustic-look-grabs-eyeballs/articleshow/87040229.cms |access-date=20 March 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=27 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127220512/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/natural-star-nanis-dasara-motion-poster-out-his-rustic-look-grabs-eyeballs/articleshow/87040229.cms |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 February 2022 |title=Nani-Keerthy Suresh's Dasara goes on floors. See photos |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nani-keerthy-suresh-dasara-photos-7776551/ |access-date=20 March 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=20 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320165757/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nani-keerthy-suresh-dasara-photos-7776551/ |url-status=live}}</ref> ''Dasara'' became the highest-grossing film of Nani's career, leaving behind all his previous films.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nani's Dasara Worldwide Closing Box-Office Collections |url=https://tracktollywood.com/nanis-dasara-worldwide-closing-box-office-collections/ |access-date=25 April 2023 |website=Track Tollywood |date=25 April 2023 |language=en |archive-date=29 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230429050335/https://tracktollywood.com/nanis-dasara-worldwide-closing-box-office-collections/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Dasara box office collection Day 1: Nani's revenge drama earns Rs 38 crore in India |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/dasara-box-office-collection-day-1-nanis-revenge-drama-is-off-to-a-flying-start-in-theatres-2353779-2023-03-31 |access-date=31 March 2023 |website=India Today |date=31 March 2023 |language=en |archive-date=31 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331115539/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/dasara-box-office-collection-day-1-nanis-revenge-drama-is-off-to-a-flying-start-in-theatres-2353779-2023-03-31 |url-status=live }}</ref> Chirag Sehgal of ''[[News18]]'' noted, "Nani is amazing in what he does. He is a treat to watch and plays his part with utmost ease and perfection. But, his less screentime in the first half is little disappointing."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sehgal |first1=Chirag |title=Dasara Review: Nani's Swag Is Unbeatable But The Never-Seen-Before Climax Sequence Will Give You Goosebumps |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/dasara-review-nanis-swag-is-unbeatable-keerthy-suresh-co-starrer-film-will-give-you-goosebumps-7419805.html |website=News18 |date=30 March 2023 |access-date=30 March 2023 |archive-date=30 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330114524/https://www.news18.com/movies/dasara-review-nanis-swag-is-unbeatable-keerthy-suresh-co-starrer-film-will-give-you-goosebumps-7419805.html |url-status=live}}</ref> In his next film ''[[Hi Nanna]]'', Nani played a fashion photographer and single father opposite [[Mrunal Thakur]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 January 2023 |title=Exclusive! Nani and Mrunal Thakur were my first choices for #Nani30: Shouryuv |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/exclusive-nani-and-mrunal-thakur-were-my-first-choices-for-nani30-shouryuv/articleshow/96688371.cms?from=mdr |access-date=23 October 2023 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=3 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103062246/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/exclusive-nani-and-mrunal-thakur-were-my-first-choices-for-nani30-shouryuv/articleshow/96688371.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref> While, Neeshita Nyayapati of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' found him to be "flawless", Raghu Bandi of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' termed him "impressive".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hi-nanna-review-nani-mrunal-thakur-kiara-khanna-shine-in-this-emotional-tale-101701935694901.html|title=Hi Nanna review: Nani, Mrunal Thakur, Kiara Khanna shine in this emotional tale|website=Hindustan Times|date=7 December 2023 |access-date=7 December 2023|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211115217/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hi-nanna-review-nani-mrunal-thakur-kiara-khanna-shine-in-this-emotional-tale-101701935694901.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/hi-nanna-movie-review-nani-mrunal-thakur-impress-in-a-poignant-tale-of-love-and-bonding-9058145/|title=Hi Nanna movie review: Nani, Mrunal Thakur impress in a poignant tale of love and bonding|website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=7 December 2023 |access-date=7 December 2023|archive-date=10 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210032123/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/hi-nanna-movie-review-nani-mrunal-thakur-impress-in-a-poignant-tale-of-love-and-bonding-9058145/|url-status=live}}</ref> The film became a commercial success worldwide.{{citation needed|date=June 2025}} Both these films earned Nani nominations for Filmfare Best Actor – Telugu, and he won his first Filmfare Best Actor for ''Dasara''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nominations for Filmfare Awards Telugu 2024 are out! |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-filmfare-awards-telugu-2024-are-out-67264.html |access-date=2024-07-17 |website=[[Filmfare]] |language=en |archive-date=20 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240720173517/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-filmfare-awards-telugu-2024-are-out-67264.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
-His next project was ''[[Krishnarjuna Yudham]]'', which released on 12 April 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tollywood.net/topstories/nanis-double-hat-trick-with-nenu-local |title=nani's double hat-trick with nenu local |publisher=tollywood.net |date=3 February 2017 |access-date=6 April 2017 |archive-date=5 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180105214552/http://www.tollywood.net/topstories/nanis-double-hat-trick-with-nenu-local |url-status=dead}}</ref> This film was Nani's first failure after 8 consecutive successes at the box office.<ref>Kavirayani, Suresh (21 April 2018) [https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/210418/nanis-successful-run-interrupted.html Nani’s successful run interrupted]. ''Deccan Chronicle''. Retrieved 10 August 2018.</ref> It was praised for Nani's performance but criticized for the length, the rockstar role, the commercial elements, and lack of convincing screenplay. The film flopped, becoming a disaster, failing to recover 18 of the 30 crores in the budget. His next release was ''[[Devadas (2018 film)|Devadas]]'', a comedy multistarrer in which he played the role of a doctor, and it was released on 27 September 2018. He starred alongside star actor [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]], who was a don. It was praised for being fun but criticized for having a thin story. It was an Average at the box office due to the relatively big budget and strictly average word of mouth.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.telugu360.com/devadas-worldwide-closing-collections/ |title='Devadas' Worldwide Closing Collections – Nag & Nani's FLOP Streak Continues |date=26 October 2018 |work=Telugu360.com |access-date=29 October 2018 |language=en-US}}</ref> Nani's first release in 2019 was ''[[Jersey (2019 film)|Jersey]]'', which opened to positive reviews from both critics and Audiences and became a feel-good hit at the box office, collecting nearly 65 crores.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/jersey/movie-review/68952269.cms|title=Jersey movie review {4/5}: Nani steals the show!|work=The Times of India}}</ref> His next release in 2019 was ''[[Gang Leader (2019 film)|Gang Leader]]'', which was released on 13 September 2019 to positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/gang-leader/movie-review/71108833.cms |title=Gang Leader Movie Review : Gang Leader shines in parts but is let down by a haphazard screenplay. |website=The Times of India}}</ref> His next project was his 25th film, ''[[V (2020 film)|V]]'', directed by [[Mohan Krishna Indraganti]]. [[Nivetha Thomas]], [[Aditi Rao Hydari]], and [[Sudheer Babu]], co-starred with him, in which he played a character with negative shades. The film received mixed-to-negative reviews with praise towards Nani's performance, cinematography, and background music, but criticism towards the story, screenplay, and direction. He next appeared in ''[[Tuck Jagadish]]'', alongside Ritu Varma. It was directed by [[Shiva Nirvana]], marking his second collaboration with him after, ''[[Ninnu Kori]]''. The film received negative reviews with criticism towards the story, screenplay, direction, background music, and characters.
+In his only release of 2024, Nani played a vigilant who fights against injustice in, ''[[Saripodhaa Sanivaaram]]'', opposite [[Priyanka Mohan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prakash |first=B. V. S. |date=10 March 2024 |title=Nani costliest film ever Saripodhaa Sanivaaram? |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/nani-costliest-film-ever-saripodhaa-sanivaaram-884764 |access-date=2 July 2024 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en |archive-date=23 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823143400/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/nani-costliest-film-ever-saripodhaa-sanivaaram-884764 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=23 October 2023 |title=Nani's next titled Saripodhaa Sanivaaram; makers unveil exhilarating first glimpse video. Watch |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nani-next-titled-saripodhaa-sanivaaram-makers-unveil-exhilarating-first-glimpse-video-watch-8995960/ |access-date=23 October 2023 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=23 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023191301/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nani-next-titled-saripodhaa-sanivaaram-makers-unveil-exhilarating-first-glimpse-video-watch-8995960/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Sangeetha Devi Dundoo was appreciative of his "calibrated performance" and "simmering, controlled rage".<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 August 2024 |title=Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' movie review: Vivek Athreya, Nani and SJ Suryah deliver an entertaining Saturday story |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/saripodhaa-sanivaaram-movie-review-vivek-athreya-nani-and-sj-suryah-deliver-an-entertaining-saturday-story/article68579549.ece/ |access-date=29 August 2024 |website=The Hindu |language=en |archive-date=29 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240829094620/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/saripodhaa-sanivaaram-movie-review/article68579549.ece/amp/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The film turned another box office success for him.<ref>{{cite web | title=Saripodhaa Sanivaaram Box Office Collections: Nani starrer rakes in 20cr worldwide of first day
+|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/saripodhaa-sanivaaram-box-office-collections-nani-starrer-rakes-in-20cr-worldwide-of-first-day-1344415| website=Pinkvilla |language=en |date=31 August 2024 | access-date=31 August 2024}}
+</ref> In 2025, Nani played an IPS officer in ''[[HIT: The Third Case]]'' opposite [[Srinidhi Shetty]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nani begins shooting for Hit: The 3rd Case |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Sep/14/nani-begins-shooting-for-hit-the-3rd-case |access-date=14 September 2024 |website=Cinema Express |date=14 September 2024 |language=en |archive-date=15 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915055535/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Sep/14/nani-begins-shooting-for-hit-the-3rd-case |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/entertainment/hit-3-trailer-out-nanis-arjun-sarkaar-returns-in-a-gritty-action-thriller-nc-125041400347_1.html|title=HIT 3 trailer out: Nani's Arjun Sarkaar returns in a gritty action thriller|website=[[Business Standard]]|access-date=14 April 2025}}</ref> Ganesh Aaglave was appreciative of his performance and took note of his suave charm, swag and charisma.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/hit-3-movie-review-nani-starrer-massy-survival-thriller-is-violent-gory-gripping-13884558.html/amp|title=HIT 3 movie review: Nani starrer massy survival-thriller is violent, gory & gripping|website=Firstpost|access-date=2 May 2025 |date=1 May 2025}}</ref> The film became a box office success and the highest grossing film in the franchise.<ref>{{cite web |title=HIT 3 box office collection: Hits Rs 100 cr mark. Nani scores hat-trick in USA |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/hit-3-box-office-collection-hits-rs-100-cr-mark-nani-scores-hat-trick-in-usa/articleshow/120891014.cms?from=mdr |website=The Economic Times |access-date=6 May 2025 |language=en |date=5 May 2025}}</ref> Some commentators took note of his consecutive successes and credited him for his "content-first choices and genre versatility".<ref>{{cite web |title=Box Office: Nani emerges as most consistent Tollywood performer with 4 consecutive HITS Hi Nanna, Dasara, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram and HIT 3 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-nani-emerges-as-most-consistent-tollywood-performer-with-4-consecutive-hits-hi-nanna-dasara-saripodhaa-sanivaaram-and-hit-3-1386230?amp |website=Pinkvilla |access-date=7 May 2025 |language=en |author=Shanaz Syed}}</ref> Nani will next appear in ''The Paradise''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nani's next film with Dasara director Srikanth Odela titled The Paradise |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/nanis-next-film-with-dasara-director-srikanth-odela-titled-the-paradise-101730962324699-amp.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=7 November 2024 |access-date=10 November 2024 |archive-date=4 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204190811/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/nanis-next-film-with-dasara-director-srikanth-odela-titled-the-paradise-101730962324699-amp.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
-Nani's next was the period romantic drama, ''[[Shyam Singha Roy]]''. It was directed by Rahul Sankrityan, of ''[[Taxiwaala]]'' fame. It released, theatrically, on 24 December 2021 and received mixed-to-positive reviews. The story, performances of the entire cast, background score, art design, cinematography, and visual effects were highly praised. The film was a sleeper-hit at the box office, marking the comeback of Nani, after the back-to-back failures of ''V'' and ''Tuck Jagadish''. It was the last successful film of 2021, released after ''[[Pushpa: The Rise]]''.
+== Other ventures ==
+=== Production ===
+Nani turned producer for the film, ''[[D for Dopidi]]'', in 2013. It was co-produced by director duo, [[Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.]] It starred [[Sundeep Kishan]], [[Varun Sandesh]], Rakesh Rachakonda, and [[Naveen Polishetty]]. He also lent his voice to the film.<ref>{{cite web |date=24 September 2013 |title=Actor Nani to turn producer |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-24/news-interviews/42359548_1_film-actor-nani-jenda-pai-kapiraju |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927202619/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-24/news-interviews/42359548_1_film-actor-nani-jenda-pai-kapiraju |archive-date=27 September 2013 |access-date=30 October 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The film was a moderate success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |date=31 December 2013 |title=TWO STARS REIGNED IN 2013 |url=http://metroindia.com/Details.aspx?id=16508 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114507/http://metroindia.com/Details.aspx?id=16508 |archive-date=26 August 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014 |publisher=metroindia.com}}</ref> He launched his film production house, [[Wall Poster Cinema]], along with costume designer, [[Prashanti Tipirneni]], as a partner. The first film in the banner was ''[[Awe (film)|Awe]]'' or "అ!" (2018). It was one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year and won 2 awards, at the [[66th National Film Awards]], for [[National Film Award for Best Special Effects|Best Special Effects]] and [[National Film Award for Best Make-up Artist|Best Make-Up Artist]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 April 2018 |title=Tholi Prema, Awe & MLA: Final Box Office Collections |language=en |work=filmibeat.com |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2018/tholi-prema-awe-mla-final-box-office-collections/articlecontent-pf248768-273255.html |access-date=29 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 November 2017 |title=Awe marks Nani's debut as producer; Prashanth Varma's first look takes social media by storm |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/awe-marks-nanis-debut-producer-prashanth-varmas-first-look-takes-social-media-by-storm-750827 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171127144615/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/awe-marks-nanis-debut-producer-prashanth-varmas-first-look-takes-social-media-by-storm-750827 |archive-date=27 November 2017 |access-date=27 November 2017 |website=[[International Business Times]]}}</ref>
-Nani was next seen in [[Vivek Athreya]]'s directorial, ''[[Ante Sundaraniki]]'', alongside Malayalam actress, [[Nazriya Nazim]], making her debut in [[Telugu cinema]]. Upon release, it received positive reviews with praise towards performances of the cast (especially Nani and Nazim), screenplay, writing, cinematography, and the background score. However, criticism was directed toward the film's long duration and pace. Despite receiving positive reviews, the film failed at the box office and ended up as a below-average grosser. In the [[Post-credits scene|mid-credits scene]] of ''[[HIT: The Second Case]]'', Nani's character, Arjun Sarkaar, was introduced into the ''HIT Verse''. He will be the new lead in the sequel, ''HIT: The Third Case''.
+In 2020, Nani produced the crime thriller, ''[[HIT: The First Case]]'', with [[Vishwak Sen]] and [[Ruhani Sharma]]. It was one of the bigger sleeper hits of the year, right before the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] occurred, worldwide, in March 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 September 2019 |title=Nani's second production venture stars Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma |work=[[India Today]] |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nani-second-production-hit-vishwak-sen-ruhani-sharma-6085534/ |url-status=live |access-date=14 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191025152819/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nani-second-production-hit-vishwak-sen-ruhani-sharma-6085534/ |archive-date=25 October 2019}}</ref> He has since produced its sequel, ''[[HIT: The Second Case]]'' (2022), with [[Adivi Sesh]] and [[Meenakshi Chaudhary]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 February 2021 |title=Nani announces HIT 2, says its time to go on a nailbiting journey |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nani-announces-hit-2-says-its-time-to-go-on-a-nailbiting-journey-7208514/ |website=The Indian Express |access-date=10 February 2022 |archive-date=26 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126132828/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nani-announces-hit-2-says-its-time-to-go-on-a-nailbiting-journey-7208514/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and the web series ''[[Meet Cute (TV series)|Meet Cute]]'' (2022), which stars an ensemble cast.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 August 2021 |title=Nani's Meet Cute anthology is in progress. Producer shares BTS pics |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nani-s-meet-cute-anthology-is-in-progress-producer-shares-bts-pics-1837114-2021-08-05 |website=India Today |access-date=2 February 2022 |archive-date=2 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202143626/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nani-s-meet-cute-anthology-is-in-progress-producer-shares-bts-pics-1837114-2021-08-05 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2025, Nani produced two films: ''[[Court (2025 film)|Court – State vs. A Nobody]]'' and ''[[HIT: The Third Case]]'', in which he also co-stars with Srinidhi Shetty.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nani to present 'Court: State vs A Nobody' starring Priyadarshi Pulikonda |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nani-present-court-state-vs-nodboy-priyadarshi-pulikonda/article69118658.ece/ |work=The Hindu |date=20 January 2025 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-02-03 |title=Nani's 'HIT 3' nears completion: filming to wrap by March 2025 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nanis-hit-3-nears-completion-filming-to-wrap-by-march-2025/articleshow/117878978.cms |access-date=2025-02-24 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Nani's next untitled production will star [[Chiranjeevi]] as the lead.<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 December 2024 |title=Chiranjeevi stars in 'most violent film' by Srikanth Odela, Nani to produce |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/chiranjeevi-collaborates-with-director-srikanth-odela-for-his-next-nani-to-produce-2644414-2024-12-03 |access-date=11 January 2025 |work=India Today}}</ref>
-His 2023 release was ''[[Dasara (film)|Dasara]]'', directed by debutant Srikanth Odela''.'' Nani played the role of Dharani, alongside [[Keerthy Suresh]], marking their second collaboration after ''[[Nenu Local]]'' (2017). It received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for his performance.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sehgal |first1=Chirag |date=30 March 2023 |title=Dasara Review: Nani's Swag Is Unbeatable But The Never-Seen-Before Climax Sequence Will Give You Goosebumps |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/dasara-review-nanis-swag-is-unbeatable-keerthy-suresh-co-starrer-film-will-give-you-goosebumps-7419805.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330114524/https://www.news18.com/movies/dasara-review-nanis-swag-is-unbeatable-keerthy-suresh-co-starrer-film-will-give-you-goosebumps-7419805.html |archive-date=30 March 2023 |access-date=30 March 2023 |website=News18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2023-03-30 |title='Dasara' movie review: Nani, Keerthy Suresh lead this gritty, emotional ride |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/dasara-telugu-movie-review-nani-keerthy-suresh-lead-this-gritty-emotional-ride/article66678793.ece |url-status=live |access-date=2023-03-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330144733/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/dasara-telugu-movie-review-nani-keerthy-suresh-lead-this-gritty-emotional-ride/article66678793.ece |archive-date=30 March 2023 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The film has collected a total worldwide gross of ₹54 crore on its first two days, becoming his career highest opening. It grossed over ₹115+ crores with a share of ₹61.45 crores at the Indian box office and $2M+ at the USA box office in its lifetime, making it the first film of Nani to achieve both the records. This film was the highest grosser of Nani both in the overseas box office ($2M+) and the Indian box office (₹115+ crores). This film was a super hit at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nani’s Dasara Worldwide Closing Box-Office Collections |url=https://tracktollywood.com/nanis-dasara-worldwide-closing-box-office-collections/ |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=Track Tollywood |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Dasara box office collection Day 1: Nani's revenge drama earns Rs 38 crore in India |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/dasara-box-office-collection-day-1-nanis-revenge-drama-is-off-to-a-flying-start-in-theatres-2353779-2023-03-31 |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
+=== Television ===
+Nani hosted the [[2nd IIFA Utsavam]], in 2017 which was held in Hyderabad. He hosted the event along with [[Rana Daggubati]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=28 March 2017|title=IIFA Utsavam 2017 to be held in Hyderabad to commemorate the best of South Indian cinema|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/iifa-utsavam-to-be-held-in-hyderebad-to-commemorate-the-best-of-south-indian-cinema-3355434.html|access-date=5 June 2020|website=Firstpost|language=en|archive-date=5 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605170605/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/iifa-utsavam-to-be-held-in-hyderebad-to-commemorate-the-best-of-south-indian-cinema-3355434.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Shekhar H |first1=Hooli |title=IIFA Utsavam 2017 Telugu nomination list: Janatha Garage, Oopiri get most nods |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/iifa-utsavam-2017-telugu-nomination-list-janatha-garage-oopiri-get-most-nods-719356 |access-date=31 March 2017 |work=[[IB Times]] |date=14 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170331191628/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/iifa-utsavam-2017-telugu-nomination-list-janatha-garage-oopiri-get-most-nods-719356 |archive-date=31 March 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2018, Nani hosted the second season of ''[[Bigg Boss (Telugu TV series) season 2|Bigg Boss Telugu]]'', the Telugu version of Indian reality show ''[[Bigg Boss]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/nani-replaces-jr-ntr-as-bigg-boss-telugu-host-5182276/ |title='Bigg Boss Telugu 2' marks TV debut of Nani as host, show goes on air from June 10 |date=19 May 2018 |website=The Indian Express |access-date=3 June 2018 |archive-date=26 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526103000/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/nani-replaces-jr-ntr-as-bigg-boss-telugu-host-5182276/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/bigg-boss-telugu-2-first-promo-is-out-auditions-open-for-commoners/articleshow/64024864.cms | title=Bigg Boss Telugu 2 first promo is out; Auditions open for commoners | website=Times Of India | date=4 May 2018 | access-date=25 July 2018 | archive-date=13 May 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513161406/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/bigg-boss-telugu-2-first-promo-is-out-auditions-open-for-commoners/articleshow/64024864.cms | url-status=live }}</ref> He has appeared as a guest in the second and fourth season of ''[[Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nani is the next guest on Nagarjuna's MEK2 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/Nani-is-the-next-guest-on-Nagarjunas-MEK2/articleshow/46443492.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200714074447/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/Nani-is-the-next-guest-on-Nagarjunas-MEK2/articleshow/46443492.cms |archive-date=14 July 2020 |access-date=11 June 2020 |website=The Times of India |date=3 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hooli |first=Shekhar H. |date=17 April 2017 |title=This is how Nani prompted MEK 4 host Chiranjeevi to compensate for his loss [PHOTO] |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/this-how-nani-prompted-mek-4-host-chiranjeevi-compensate-his-loss-photo-723352 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611145640/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/this-how-nani-prompted-mek-4-host-chiranjeevi-compensate-his-loss-photo-723352 |archive-date=11 June 2020 |access-date=11 June 2020 |website=International Business Times, India Edition |language=en}}</ref>
-==Filmography==
+=== Voice artist ===
-{{Main|Nani filmography}}
+Nani has also worked as a voice artist. In 2015, he dubbed for [[Dulquer Salmaan]]'s role in the Telugu version of ''[[O Kadhal Kanmani]]'', titled ''[[O Kadhal Kanmani|OK Bangaram]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 March 2015 |title=Style factor in Jil will make it stand out: Director |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/style-factor-in-jil-will-make-it-stand-out-director-with-image/article7025337.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220013341/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/style-factor-in-jil-will-make-it-stand-out-director-with-image/article7025337.ece |archive-date=20 February 2020 |access-date=20 February 2020 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title = Movie review 'O Kadhal Kanmani': Mani Ratnam is back with a bang|date = 17 April 2015|url = https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150417/entertainment-kollywood/article/movie-review-o-kadhal-kanmani-mani-ratnam-back-bang|access-date = 17 April 2015|archive-date = 17 April 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150417194505/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150417/entertainment-kollywood/article/movie-review-o-kadhal-kanmani-mani-ratnam-back-bang|url-status = live}}</ref> In 2018, he voiced for a fish in his production, ''[[Awe (film)|Awe]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/awe-movie-review-nani-kajal-aggarwal-nithya-menen-star-rating-5066330/|title=Awe movie review: Prasanth Varma's film is awe-inspiring indeed|newspaper=The Indian Express|accessdate=16 February 2018|archive-date=16 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216130357/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/awe-movie-review-nani-kajal-aggarwal-nithya-menen-star-rating-5066330/|url-status=live}}</ref> In the 2019 film ''[[Jersey (2019 film)|Jersey]]'', Nani dubbed for [[Harish Kalyan]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Harish Kalyan's surprise appearance in Jersey|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/harish-kalyans-surprise-appearance-in-jersey/articleshow/68955340.cms|access-date=28 November 2020|website=The Times of India|archive-date=5 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505065227/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/harish-kalyans-surprise-appearance-in-jersey/articleshow/68955340.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In the Telugu version of [[The Lion King (2019 film)|''The Lion King'']], released in 2019, Nani dubbed for [[Simba]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Telugu trailer of The Lion King out; Telugu veterans lent their voice to animated characters&nbsp;– Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/telugu-trailer-of-the-lion-king-out-telugu-veterans-lent-their-voice-to-animated-characters/articleshow/70035664.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714094429/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/telugu-trailer-of-the-lion-king-out-telugu-veterans-lent-their-voice-to-animated-characters/articleshow/70035664.cms |archive-date=14 July 2019 |access-date=20 February 2020 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
+==Philanthropy==
+Apart from his acting career, Nani is a philanthropist. Nani donated a huge sum during the [[2015 South India floods]] to people affected by it.<ref>{{Cite web |title=South cinema stars unite to help flood-hit Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.business-standard.com/amp/article/pti-stories/south-cinema-stars-unite-to-help-flood-hit-tamil-nadu-115120600301_1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110043509/https://www.business-standard.com/amp/article/pti-stories/south-cinema-stars-unite-to-help-flood-hit-tamil-nadu-115120600301_1.html |url-status=live |archive-date=10 November 2017 |access-date=13 February 2016 |website=Business Standard |language=en}}</ref> In 2020, during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], he donated a sum of ₹30 lakhs to the Corona Virus Charity Fund. That same year, he organised a campaign with [[Cyberabad Metropolitan Police|Cyberabad Police]], urging people to donate their blood plasma for COVID patients.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nani contributes huge money to CCC |url=https://www.tollywood.net/nani-contributes-huge-money-to-ccc/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021043509/https://www.tollywood.net/nani-contributes-huge-money-to-ccc/ |url-status=live |archive-date=21 October 2022 |access-date=29 January 2021 |website=Tollywood News |date=31 March 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Nani urges COVID 19 survivors to donate plasma |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-urges-covid-19-survivors-to-donate-plasma/articleshow/77355889.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819043509/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-urges-covid-19-survivors-to-donate-plasma/articleshow/77355889.cms |url-status=live |archive-date=19 August 2021 |access-date=12 December 2020 |website=Times of India |date=4 August 2020 |language=en}}</ref> Nani donated his blood, to help children suffering from [[Thalassemia]]. He has been recognized as a social justice warrior, advocating for issues like farmer rights and civic responsibility.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nani donates blood for Thalassemia patients |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/coronovirus-crisis-nani-donates-blood-during-lockdown-urges-people-to-come-forward-1667684-2020-04-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912043509/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/coronovirus-crisis-nani-donates-blood-during-lockdown-urges-people-to-come-forward-1667684-2020-04-16 |url-status=live |archive-date=12 September 2022 |access-date=20 October 2021 |website=India Today |date=16 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
+== In the media ==
+[[File:NanI interview for Krishnarjuna Yuddam.png|thumb|Nani at an interview in 2018]]
-== Other works ==
+Nani is considered among the highest paid and prominent Telugu actors. He is affectionately referred to as "Natural Star" by the audience, for to his realistic performances in a variety of roles.<ref>{{Cite news |title=How Nani became the Natural Star |work=Film Companion |date=29 March 2023 |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/how-nani-became-the-natural-star |access-date=26 September 2023 |archive-date=8 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208042453/https://www.filmcompanion.in/amp/story/features/how-nani-became-the-natural-star |url-status=live }}</ref> His performance in ''Jersey'' is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by ''[[Film Companion]].''<ref>{{Cite web |title=100 Greatest Performances of the Decade |url=https://filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219043509/https://www.filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 December 2019 |access-date=14 November 2020 |website=[[Film Companion]] |language=en}}</ref> In ''[[Rediff.com]]'''s "Top Telugu Actors" list, Nani was placed 4th in 2011 and 3rd in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Best Telugu Actors of 2011 |date=20 December 2011 |author= |work=Rediff.com |access-date=25 January 2018 |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-best-telugu-actors-of-2011/20111220.htm |archive-date=1 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501190148/https://m.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-best-telugu-actors-of-2011/20111220.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The 5 BEST Telugu Actors |date=13 January 2016 |author=Radhika Rajamani |work=Rediff.com |access-date=27 February 2019 |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/the-5-best-telugu-actors/20160113.htm |archive-date=27 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170627051138/http://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/report/the-5-best-telugu-actors/20160113.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Nani stood at the 19th place on its most influential stars on Instagram in South cinema for the year 2021 list.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet the 30 most influential social media stars of South cinema |access-date=17 December 2022 |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/south-celebrity-special-2021/meet-the-most-influential-social-media-stars-of-south-cinema/71017/1 |work=Forbes India |archive-date=10 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230310062133/https://www.forbesindia.com/amp/article/south-celebrity-special-2021/meet-the-most-influential-social-media-stars-of-south-cinema/71017/1 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Before Dasara, revisiting Nani's 7 finest performances |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nani-dasara-jersey-shyam-singha-roy-telugu-throwback-thursday-2350559-2023-03-23 |date=23 March 2023 |access-date=21 September 2023 |archive-date=11 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511194822/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/nani-dasara-jersey-shyam-singha-roy-telugu-throwback-thursday-2350559-2023-03-23 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title='Jersey', 'Shyam Singha Roy', 'Dasara': 5 Telugu films of Natural Star 'Nani' you should watch before 'Hi Nanna' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jersey-shyam-singha-roy-dasara-5-telugu-films-of-natural-star-nani-you-should-watch-before-hi-nanna/photostory/105538665.cms?from=mdr |access-date=29 November 2023 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=29 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129022424/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jersey-shyam-singha-roy-dasara-5-telugu-films-of-natural-star-nani-you-should-watch-before-hi-nanna/photostory/105538665.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref> In the [[Times of India|Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Men]] list, he was placed 18th in 2013, 8th in 2015, 3rd in 2016,<ref>{{Cite news |title=The 25 Most Desirable Man 2013 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hyderabad-times-most-desirable-man-2013-mahesh-babu/articleshow/36892102.cms |access-date=20 September 2014 |website=Times of India |language=en |archive-date=6 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240506125353/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hyderabad-times-most-desirable-man-2013-mahesh-babu/articleshow/36892102.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=The Most Desirable Man 2015: Mahesh Babu |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/most-desirable-man-of-2015-mahesh-babu/articleshow/51975104.cms |access-date=23 September 2016 |website=Times of India |language=en |archive-date=1 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180601010001/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Most-Desirable-Man-of-2015-Mahesh-Babu/articleshow/51975104.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=The Most Desirable Man 2016: Rohit Khandelwal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/the-most-desirable-man-2016-rohit-khandelwal/articleshow/56734510.cms |access-date=29 September 2017 |website=Times of India |language=en |archive-date=7 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507032120/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/the-most-desirable-man-2016-rohit-khandelwal/amp_articleshow/56734510.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> 10th in 2017, 27th in 2019 and 26th in 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Men 2017: Digging These Dishy Dudes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/hyderabad-times-most-desirable-men-2017-digging-these-dishy-dudes/articleshow/63272920.cms |access-date=21 September 2018 |website=Times of India |language=en |archive-date=6 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240506123844/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/hyderabad-times-most-desirable-men-2017-digging-these-dishy-dudes/amp_articleshow/63272920.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Men 2019: Vijay Deverakonda |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hyderabad-times-most-desirable-man-2019-vijay-deverakonda/articleshow/74676451.cms |access-date=25 September 2020 |website=Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Hyderabad Times 30 Most Desirable Men 2020: Hyderabad's Diggin' These Dishy Dudes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hyderabad-times-30-most-desirable-men-2020-hyderabads-diggin-these-dishy-dudes/articleshow/83145554.cms |access-date=27 September 2021 |website=Times of India |language=en |archive-date=7 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507032122/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hyderabad-times-30-most-desirable-men-2020-hyderabads-diggin-these-dishy-dudes/amp_articleshow/83145554.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2024, ''[[The Hollywood Reporter|The Hollywood Reporter India]]'' placed him in its "Top 10 Telugu Performers" list.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/lists/all/the-10-best-telugu-film-performances-of-2024-dulquer-salmaan-amitabh-bachchan-and-more |title=The 10 best Telugu film performances of 2024: Dulquer Salmaan, Nivetha Thomas, and more |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |access-date=26 December 2024}}</ref> Nani is a prominent celebrity endorser for several brands and products such as [[Otto (company)|Otto]], [[Sprite (drink)|Sprite]], [[Minute Maid]], [[Close-Up (toothpaste)|Close–Up]] and [[Aashirvaad|Aashirvaad Masalas']].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nani showcases his 'dumdaar' skills in ITC's Aashirvaad Masalas' new ad |url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/advertising/nani-showcases-his-dumdaar-skills-in-itcs-aashirvaad-masalas-new-ad/120009432 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250421043509/https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/advertising/nani-showcases-his-dumdaar-skills-in-itcs-aashirvaad-masalas-new-ad/120009432 |url-status=live |archive-date=21 April 2025 |access-date=15 April 2025 |website=Economic Times |date=5 April 2025 |language=en}}</ref>
-Nani turned producer for the film, ''[[D for Dopidi]]'', in 2013. It was co-produced by director duo, [[Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.]]. It starred [[Sundeep Kishan]], [[Varun Sandesh]], and [[Naveen Polishetty]]. He also lent his voice to the film.<ref>{{cite web |date=24 September 2013 |title=Actor Nani to turn producer |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-24/news-interviews/42359548_1_film-actor-nani-jenda-pai-kapiraju |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927202619/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-24/news-interviews/42359548_1_film-actor-nani-jenda-pai-kapiraju |archive-date=27 September 2013 |access-date=30 October 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The film was a moderate success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |date=31 December 2013 |title=TWO STARS REIGNED IN 2013 |url=http://metroindia.com/Details.aspx?id=16508 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114507/http://metroindia.com/Details.aspx?id=16508 |archive-date=26 August 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014 |publisher=metroindia.com}}</ref> He launched his film production house, [[Wall Poster Cinema]], along with costume designer, [[Prashanti Tipirneni]], as a partner. The first film in the banner was ''[[Awe (film)|Awe]]'' or "అ!" (2018). It was one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year and won 2 awards, at the [[66th National Film Awards]], for [[National Film Award for Best Special Effects|Best Special Effects]] and [[National Film Award for Best Make-up Artist|Best Make-Up Artist]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 April 2018 |title=Tholi Prema, Awe & MLA: Final Box Office Collections |language=en |work=filmibeat.com |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2018/tholi-prema-awe-mla-final-box-office-collections/articlecontent-pf248768-273255.html |access-date=29 October 2018}}</ref>
-In 2020, he produced crime thriller, ''[[HIT: The First Case]]'', with [[Vishwak Sen]] and [[Ruhani Sharma]]. It was one of the bigger sleeper hits of the year, right before the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] occurred, worldwide, in March 2020. He has also produced the sequel, ''[[HIT: The Second Case]]'', with [[Adivi Sesh]] and [[Meenakshi Chaudhary]]. These films are intended to be part of a [[canon (fiction)|universe]], with upcoming films being set in various cities of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]]. Only the fictional, Homicide Intervention Team (HIT), will be the common entity connecting all the films in the universe.
+== Filmography ==
+{{Main|Nani filmography}}
-In June 2018, Nani made his television debut by hosting the reality TV show ''[[Bigg Boss Telugu 2|Bigg Boss 2]]''. He is the Brand Ambassador of Otto's [https://english.sakshi.com/news/entertainment/natural-star-nani-ottos-minister-white-brand-ambassador-153121 Minister White].
+== Accolades ==
+{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Nani}}
-== Awards and recognition ==
+Nani is a recipient of three [[Filmfare Awards South]] — [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Best Actor Critics – Telugu]] for ''Bhale Bhale Magadivoy'' and ''Shyam Singha Roy'' and [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Best Actor – Telugu]] for ''Dasara'' (2023).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-the-63rd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-13996.html|title=Winners of the 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)|website=Filmfare|date=18 June 2016|access-date=12 February 2020|archive-date=2 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160702102328/http://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-the-63rd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-13996.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2022/tamil/winners?s=09|title=Winners of the 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022|website=Filmfare|date=9 October 2022|access-date=17 December 2023|archive-date=10 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010132830/https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2022/tamil/winners?s=09|url-status=live}}</ref> Additionally, he won two [[Nandi Awards]] — [[Nandi Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] for ''Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu'' and [[Nandi Special Jury Award|Special Jury Award]] for ''Gentleman''.<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/nandi-awards-here-s-the-complete-list-of-winners-for-2012-and-2013/story-98h1g3ETtYipb4qGVgcgaM.html Nandi Awards: Here’s the complete list of winners for 2012 and 2013] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20170715180026/http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/nandi-awards-here-s-the-complete-list-of-winners-for-2012-and-2013/story-98h1g3ETtYipb4qGVgcgaM.html |date=15 July 2017 }} ''Hindustan Times''</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/baahubali-walks-away-with-13-nandi-awards/article20446627.ece Baahubali walks away with 13 Nandi awards at Nandi Awards 2016] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115150727/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/baahubali-walks-away-with-13-nandi-awards/article20446627.ece |date=15 November 2017 }} ''The Hindu''</ref>
-{| class="wikitable sortable"
-|+List of awards and nominations
-|-
-! Year
-! Title
-! Category
-! Award
-! Result
-! class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
-|-
-| rowspan="3"| 2009
-| rowspan="3" | ''[[Ashta Chamma]]''
-| Best Debut Actor (Jury)
-| [[Sitara Awards|1st Annual Vivel Sitara Awards]]
-| {{won}}
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-|-
-| Best Debut Actor
-| [[Relangi Awards]]
-| {{won}}
-|
-|-
-| Best Debut Actor
-| [[Bharata Muni Awards]]
-| {{won}}
-|
-|-
-| rowspan="2"| 2011
-| rowspan="2" | ''[[Veppam]]''
-| Best Debut Actor
-| [[Vijay Awards]]
-| {{won}}
-|<ref>{{cite web |author=Ramchander |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2012/ajith-vikram-vijay-awards-096600.html |title=Vijay Awards 2012 winners |work=Oneindia |date=18 June 2012 |access-date=20 February 2020}}</ref>
-|-
-| Best Male Debutant
-| rowspan="2" | [[1st South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Awards]]
-| {{nominated}}
-| <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/visitors-1/jul-12-02/naan-ee-nani-09-07-12.html |title=Naan Ee Movie Review – Tamil Visitor Coloumn – Naan Ee &#124; Maragatha Man |website=behindwoods.com}}</ref>
-|-
-| rowspan="2"| 2012
-| rowspan="2" | ''[[Eega]]''
-| Rising Male Hero
-| {{won}}
-|<ref name="torontoafterdark1">{{cite web |url=http://torontoafterdark.com/2013/award-winners |title=Award Winners Announced for Toronto After Dark 2013! Zombie Film Battery, Fly Revenge Eega Win Big! |publisher=Toronto After Dark Film Festival |date=1 November 2013 |access-date=5 October 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141004223340/http://torontoafterdark.com/2013/award-winners/ |archive-date=4 October 2014}}</ref>
-|-
-|Best Hero
-|[[Toronto After Dark Film Festival|Toronto After Dark]]
-| {{won}}
-|
-|-
-| 2013
-|''[[Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu]]''
-|[[Nandi Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
-|[[Nandi Awards]]
-| {{won}}
-|
-|-
-| rowspan="4"| 2015
-| rowspan="4" | ''[[Bhale Bhale Magadivoy]]''
-| rowspan="2" | [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Telugu]]
-| [[5th South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Awards]]
-| {{won}}
-|
-|-
-|[[CineMAA Awards]]
-| {{nom}}
-|
-|-
-|[[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – South|Best Actor (Critics) – South]]
-| rowspan="3" | [[Filmfare Awards South]]
-| {{won}}
-|-
-| rowspan="2" |[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Best Actor]]
-| {{nominated}}
-|
-|-
-| rowspan="3" | 2016
-| rowspan="3" | ''[[Gentleman (2016 film)|Gentleman]]''
-| {{nom}}
-|
-|-
-| Best Performance in a Leading Role – Male
-| [[IIFA Utsavam]]
-| {{nominated}}
-|
-|-
-|[[Nandi Special Jury Award|Special Jury Award]]
-|[[Nandi Awards]]
-| {{won}}
-|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2016 |url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/nandi-film-awards-2016.html |access-date=11 August 2020 |website=APFTVTDC}}</ref>
-|-
-| rowspan="5"| 2017
-| rowspan="2" | ''[[Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha]]''
-| Boy Next Door
-| rowspan="2" | Zee Cinemalu Awards 2017
-| {{won}}
-|<ref>[http://www.zeecinemalu.com/en/zee-cinemalu-award-results-2017/ Zee Cinemalu Awards 2017 – Results & Voting Trends]. Zeecinemalu.com. Retrieved 10 August 2018.</ref>
-|-
-| Golden Star of the Year
-| {{won}}
-|<ref>[http://mashables.in/zee-cinemalu-awards-2017-list-jr-ntr-king-samantha-queen-2016/ Zee Cinemalu awards 2017 list: Jr. NTR king and Samantha is queen of 2016 – Mashables] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614104318/http://mashables.in/zee-cinemalu-awards-2017-list-jr-ntr-king-samantha-queen-2016/ |date=14 June 2018 }}. Mashables.in (25 March 2017). Retrieved 14 April 2017.</ref>
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-| ''Gentleman''
-| Special Jury Award
-| TSR - TV9 National Film Awards
-| {{won}}
-|<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWAxw7B-cxY/ Nani Won Hero Of The Year 2016 For Gentleman at TSR-TV9 National Film Awards – NOIX TV]. YouTube (8 April 2017). Retrieved 14 April 2017.</ref>
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-| ''[[Nenu Local]]'', ''[[Ninnu Kori]]'' & ''[[Middle Class Abbayi]]''
-| Favourite Hero of the Year
-| Zee Golden Awards 2017
-| {{won}}
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-| ''Ninnu Kori''
-| Best Sensational Hero
-| [[49th Cinegoers' Association Film Awards]]
-| {{won}}
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-| rowspan="2" | 2020
-| rowspan="4" | ''[[Jersey (2019 film)|Jersey]]''
-| Favorite Actor of the Year – Male
-| [[Zee Cine Awards Telugu]]
-| {{won}}
-|<ref>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/zee-cine-awards-telugu-2020-samantha-akkineni-chiranjeevi-and-nani-win-top-laurels/story-IIb1IjGUKhrdscXkxVOI2I.html/ Nani Won Favorite Actor Of The Year Male 2020 For Jersey at Zee Cine Awards telugu 2020].</ref>
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-|Best Actor – Male
-|Critics Choice Film Awards
-|{{won}}
-|<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 March 2020 |title=Critics' Choice Film Awards 2020: Complete winners list |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/critics-choice-film-awards-2020-complete-winners-list-6336210/ |access-date=18 May 2021 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
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-| rowspan="5" |2021
-|Best Actor (Critics)
-| rowspan="4" |[[9th South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Awards]]
-|{{won}}
-|<ref name ="R1">{{Cite web |date=19 September 2021 |title=SIIMA Awards 2021: Take A Look At The Full Winner's List |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/siima-awards-2021-take-a-look-at-the-full-winners-list-707158#:~:text=%20SIIMA%20Awards%202021%3A%20Take%20A%20Look%20At,Life%20Time%20Achievement%20Award%20–%20Sheela%20More%20/ |access-date=19 September 2021 |website=The Hansindia.com |language=en}}</ref>
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-|[[SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Best]] [[SIIMA for Best Actor - Telugu|Actor]]
-|{{nom}}
-|<ref name ="R1" />
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-|''Jersey'' & ''[[Nani's Gang Leader|Gang Leader]] ''
-|Entertainer of the Year
-| {{won}}
-|<ref name ="R1" />
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-| ''[[V (2020 film)|V]]''
-|Best Actor in a Negative Role
-|{{nom}}
-|<ref name ="R1" />
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-|''Jersey'' & ''Gang Leader ''
-| Best Sensational Hero
-| Cinegoers' 52 Golden Jubilee Film Awards
-| {{won}}
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-| rowspan="3" |2022
-| rowspan="3" |''[[Shyam Singha Roy]]''
-|[[SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Best Actor]]
-|[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
-| {{nom}}
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-|[[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – South|Best Actor (Telugu) – South]]
-| rowspan="2" |[[67th Filmfare Awards South]]
-|  {{won}}
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-|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Best Actor]] [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – South|–]] Telugu
-| {{nom}}
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Nani
Nani in 2017
Born	Ghanta Naveen Babu (1984-02-24) 24 February 1984 (age 42)^[1] Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Alma mater	Wesley Degree College
Occupation	Actor producer television presenter
Years active	2008–present
Works	Full list
Spouse(s)	Anjana Yelevarthy ( m. 2012)
Children	1
Awards	Full list