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{{short description|Indian film actor}}
{{short description|Actor of Indian origin}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2017}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name              = Akhil Akkineni
| name              = Akhil Akkineni
| image              = Akkineni Akhil.jpg
| image              = Akkineni Akhil.jpg
| caption            = Akkineni in 2017
| caption            = Akkineni in 2017
| birth_name        =
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1994|04|08}}<ref name="birthdate">{{cite web|date=29 October 2018|title=Tollywood's rising stars under 30|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/tollywoods-rising-stars-under-30/photostory/66416903.cms|access-date=14 August 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1994|04|08}}<ref name="birthdate">{{cite web|date=2018-10-29|title=Tollywood's rising stars under 30|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/tollywoods-rising-stars-under-30/photostory/66416903.cms|access-date=2020-08-14|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
| birth_place        = [[San Jose, California|San Jose]], [[California]], U.S.<ref name="ibt" /><ref name="borninUS">{{cite AV media|people=[[Vemuri Radhakrishna]] and [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izfEJHzhLrk&t=31m55s|title= Akkineni Nagarjuna Open Heart With RK Full Episode {{!}} Nagarjuna Reveals About Remake Of Gundamma Katha|publisher=[[ABN Andhra Jyothi]]|date=24 July 2019|lang=te|quote=Akhil was born in the U.S.}}</ref>
| birth_place        = [[San Jose, California|San Jose]], [[California]], U.S.<ref name="Birthplace">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/akhil-akkineni|title=Akhil Akkineni|work=Times of India|access-date=29 May 2020|language=en-IN}}</ref><ref name="borninUS">{{cite AV media|people=[[Vemuri Radhakrishna]] and [[Akkineni Nagarjuna]]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izfEJHzhLrk&t=31m55s|title= Akkineni Nagarjuna Open Heart With RK Full Episode {{!}} Nagarjuna Reveals About Remake Of Gundamma Katha|publisher=[[ABN Andhra Jyothi]]|date=2019-07-24|lang=te|quote=Akhil was born in the U.S.}}</ref>
| alma_mater        = [[University of South Florida]]<br />[[Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute]]
| citizenship        = [[United States]]
| alma_mater        = [[Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute]]
| occupation        = Actor
| occupation        = Actor
| years_active      = 2014–present
| years_active      = 2015–present
| parents            = [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Akkineni Nagarjuna]]<br />[[Amala Akkineni]]
| mother            = [[Amala Akkineni|Amala]]
| father            = [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]]
| family            = See [[Daggubati–Akkineni family]]
| family            = See [[Daggubati–Akkineni family]]
}}
}}


'''Akhil Akkineni''' (born 8 April 1994) is an American born<!-- THIS REFERS TO HIS CITIZENSHIP, not ethnicity/origin. DO NOT CHANGE THIS. His Indian origin is already mentioned on this page. --> actor of Indian descent who works in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. He first appeared on screen at the age of one in ''[[Sisindri]]'' (1995) and debuted in a lead role with ''[[Akhil (film)|Akhil]]'' (2015). He has received two [[Filmfare Awards South]]. He is the captain of [[Telugu Warriors]] cricket team that competes in the [[Celebrity Cricket League]].
'''Akhil Akkineni''' (born 8 April 1994) is an American<!-- THIS REFERS TO HIS CITIZENSHIP, not ethnicity/origin. DO NOT CHANGE THIS. His Indian origin is already mentioned on this page. --> actor of Indian descent who works in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. Born into the [[Daggubati–Akkineni family|Akkineni family]], he is the son of actors [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] and [[Amala Akkineni|Amala]]. In his film career, Akkineni has earned several accolades such as two [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]]. He is also the captain of [[Telugu Warriors]] cricket team that competes in [[Celebrity Cricket League]].


== Early life and background ==
Akkineni debuted into films as a leading child artist in his father's production ''[[Sisindri]]'' (1994), for which he won a [[Filmfare Special Award – South|Filmfare Special Award]]. His first leading role as an adult came in the box office flop ''[[Akhil (film)|Akhil]]'' (2015), although it won him the [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South|Filmfare Best Male Debut]]. His first commercial success occurred in ''[[Most Eligible Bachelor]]'' (2021).
Akhil Akkineni was born on 8 April 1994 in [[San Jose, California|San Jose]], [[California]], U.S.<ref name="birthdate" /><ref name="borninUS" /> to  actors [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] and [[Amala Akkineni|Amala]]. He is of [[Telugu people|Telugu]] descent from his father's side, and has [[Irish people|Irish]] and [[Bengalis|Bengali]] ancestry from his mother's side.<ref>{{cite web|title=Amala Akkineni can't speak Bengali – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Amala-Akkineni-cant-speak-Bengali/articleshow/9185371.cms|access-date=2020-12-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> He is the grandson of actor [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]], and half-brother of [[Naga Chaitanya]]. His sister-in-law [[Samantha Akkineni|Samantha]] is also an actress.


Akkineni studied at Chaitanya Vidyalaya, later headed to Australia for two years. He returned to complete his studies at [[Oakridge International School]], [[Hyderabad]]. He pursued acting as a career at age 16 and enrolled in an acting course at the [[Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute]] in New York. He is also a [[BBA]] graduate from [[University of South Florida]].<ref name="akhindu">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/akhil-akkineni-theres-no-guarantee-for-success/article7846059.ece?secpage=true&secname=entertainment|title=Akhil Akkineni|author=Sangeetha Devi Dundoo|work=The Hindu }}</ref> Akkineni pursued acting at the [[Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute]].
== Early life ==
Akhil Akkineni was born on 8 April 1994 in [[San Jose, California|San Jose]], [[California]], U.S.<ref name="birthdate" /><ref name="borninUS" /> to actors [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] and [[Amala Akkineni|Amala]]. He is of [[Telugu people|Telugu]] descent from his father's side, and has [[Irish people|Irish]] and [[Bengalis|Bengali]] ancestry from his mother's side.<ref>{{cite web|title=Amala Akkineni can't speak Bengali – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Amala-Akkineni-cant-speak-Bengali/articleshow/9185371.cms|access-date=3 December 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> He is the grandson of actor [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]], and half-brother of [[Naga Chaitanya]].
 
Akkineni studied at Chaitanya Vidyalaya, later headed to Australia for two years. He returned to complete his studies at [[Oakridge International School]], [[Hyderabad]]. He pursued acting as a career at age 16 and enrolled in an acting course at the [[Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute]] in New York.<ref name="akhindu">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/akhil-akkineni-theres-no-guarantee-for-success/article7846059.ece?secpage=true&secname=entertainment|title=Akhil Akkineni: There's no guarantee for success|date=15 November 2015|author=Sangeetha Devi Dundoo|work=The Hindu }}</ref> He also holds a [[Bachelor of Business Administration|BBA]] from the [[University of South Florida]].<ref name="ibt">{{cite web |last1=Hooli |first1=Sekhar H.|title=VV Vinayak Treats Akhil Akkineni Like Prince on Sets of his Debut Movie? |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/vv-vinayak-treats-akhil-akkineni-like-prince-sets-his-debut-movie-623706 |website=IB Times |date=17 February 2015}}</ref>


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


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


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


Akkineni's debut film as a full-fledged lead was  [[V. V. Vinayak]]'s  ''[[Akhil (film)|Akhil]]'' (2015).<ref>{{cite web|title=I was mobbed by girls a few times: Akhil|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/I-was-mobbed-by-girls-a-few-times-Akhil/articleshow/46252275.cms|work=The Times of India}}</ref>  In order to prepare for the role, the actor enrolled in a stunt workshop with his personal trainer Kicha and attended workshops in [[Thailand]] for two months.<ref name="akhindu" /> Produced by actor [[Nithin]], the film began production in December 2014 and featured him alongside fellow debutante actress [[Sayyeshaa|Sayesha Saigal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/nagarjunas-son-akhils-debut-film-launched/article6700454.ece|title=Nagarjuna's son Akhil's debut film launched|via=Inter Asian News Service|work=The Hindu}}</ref> The film released to poor reviews, and despite expectations, it was a  disaster at the box office. Following this, he went on a two-year hiatus. His second movie ''[[Hello (2017 film)|Hello]]'', was directed by ''Manam'''s Vikram Kumar. It released on 22 December 2017, along with ''[[Middle Class Abbayi]]'' and turned out to be a below par grosser at the box-office, despite garnering good reviews. Akkineni's latest project, ''[[Mr. Majnu]]'', is directed by Venky Atluri and co stars [[Niddhi Agerwal]]. It released on 25 January 2019. As of November 2020, he's working on his fourth film titled as [[Most Eligible Bachelor (film)|''Most Eligible Bachelor'']], starring [[Pooja Hegde]] and produced by [[Geetha Arts]] Bunny Vas and Vasu Varma, directed by [[Bhaskar (director)|Bhaskar]].
Akkineni's debut film as a full-fledged lead was  [[V. V. Vinayak]]'s  ''[[Akhil (film)|Akhil]]'' (2015).<ref name=":2">{{cite web|title=I was mobbed by girls a few times: Akhil|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/I-was-mobbed-by-girls-a-few-times-Akhil/articleshow/46252275.cms|work=The Times of India}}</ref>  In order to prepare for the role, the actor enrolled in a stunt workshop with his personal trainer Kicha and attended workshops in [[Thailand]] for two months.<ref name="akhindu" /> Produced by actor [[Nithin]], the film began production in December 2014 and featured him alongside fellow debutante actress [[Sayyeshaa|Sayesha Saigal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/nagarjunas-son-akhils-debut-film-launched/article6700454.ece|title=Nagarjuna's son Akhil's debut film launched|via=Inter Asian News Service|work=The Hindu}}</ref> The film released to poor reviews, and despite expectations, it was a  disaster at the box office. Following this, he went on a two-year hiatus. In 2017, his second movie ''[[Hello (2017 film)|Hello]]'' was directed by Vikram Kumar along with ''[[Middle Class Abbayi]]'' and turned out to be a below par grosser at the box-office, despite garnering good reviews.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/hello/movie-review/62207206.cms|title=Hello movie review|work=[[Times of India]]}}</ref> Akkineni's third project, ''[[Mr. Majnu]]'', was directed by Venky Atluri and co-starred [[Niddhi Agerwal]] in 2019.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=kavirayani|first=suresh|date=26 January 2019|title=Mr Majnu movie review: Akhil steals the show!|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/260119/mr-majnu-movie-review-akhil-steals-the-show.html|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> In October 2021, his fourth film, a romantic comedy titled ''[[Most Eligible Bachelor]]'' co starring [[Pooja Hegde]], was released. It was produced by [[Geetha Arts]] Bunny Vas and Vasu Varma, and directed by [[Bhaskar (director)|Bhaskar]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=28 August 2021|title=Akhil Akkineni-Pooja Hegde's Most Eligible Bachelor to hit screens on October 8|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2021/aug/28/akhil-akkineni-pooja-hegdes-most-eligible-bachelor-to-hit-screens-on-october-8-26313.html|website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> This film was a hit and gave Akhil the long-awaited  box office  breakthrough.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/most-eligible-bachelor-hits-half-century-at-tollywood-box-office/articleshow/87481126.cms|title=Most Eligible Bachelor hits half century at box office |work=[[Times of India]]}}</ref>


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


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==


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|1995
|1995
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|Child artist
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|2014
|2014
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|Akhil
|Akhil
|Cameo appearance
|Cameo appearance
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 May 2014|title=Nagarjuna's son Akhil Akkineni debuts in 'Manam'|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140525/entertainment-tollywood/article/akhil-akkineni-debuts-manam|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>
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| 2015
| 2015
|''[[Akhil (film)|Akhil]]''
|''[[Akhil (film)|Akhil]]''
| Akhil
| Akhil
| As a Lead Actor
|Debut as lead role
|<ref name=":2" />
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|2016
|2016
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|Himself
|Himself
|Special appearance in title song
|Special appearance in title song
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=18 August 2016|title=Akhil Cameo Role Teaser – Aatadukundam Raa Movie – Sushanth, Sonam Bajwa|url=https://www.ap7am.com/lv-231485-akhil-cameo-role-teaser-aatadukundam-raa-movie-sushanth-sonam-bajwa|website=ap7am.com}}</ref>
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| 2017
| 2017
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| Avinash / Seenu
| Avinash / Seenu
|Also singer for "Yevevo"
|Also singer for "Yevevo"
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=23 December 2017|title=Hello movie review: Akhil Akkineni and Kalyani Priyadarshan starrer leave us with a heart full of good feelings|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/hello-movie-review-akhil-akkineni-kalyani-priyadarshan-star-rating-4992679/|website=The Indian Express}}</ref>
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| 2019
| 2019
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| Vikram "Vicky" Krishna
| Vikram "Vicky" Krishna
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| 2021
| 2021
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| ''[[Most Eligible Bachelor]]''
| Harsha
| Harsha
| Filming<ref>{{Cite web|title=Akhil Akkineni's fourth film goes on floors; Bommarillu Bhaskar yet to finalise the female lead|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/akhil-akkinenis-fourth-film-goes-on-floors-bommarillu-bhaskar-yet-to-finalise-the-female-lead/articleshow/70225590.cms|access-date=2021-02-26|website=The Times of India}}</ref>  
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| 2021
| 2023
| style="background:#ffc;"|''[[Agent (2021 film)|Agent]]'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}''
|{{Pending film|[[Agent (film)|Agent]]}}
| {{TBA}}
| {{TBA}}
| Filming<ref>{{Cite web|last=K.|first=Janani|date=8 April 2021|title=Akhil Akkineni unveils new poster of Agent on his birthday|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/akhil-akkeneni-unveils-new-poster-of-agent-on-his-birthday-1788536-2021-04-08|access-date=2021-04-16|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
| Post-Production; Releasing on 28 April 2023
| <ref>{{cite news |title=Akhil Akkineni's 'Agent' gets new release date. Check details here |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/akhil-akkinenis-agent-gets-new-release-date-check-details-here/articleshow/97607309.cms |website=[[The Economic Times]] |date=4 February 2023 |access-date=25 February 2023}}</ref>
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| [[43rd Filmfare Awards South]]
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| [[Filmfare Special Award – South|Filmfare Best Child Actor]]
| [[Filmfare Special Award – South|Special Award (Child actor)]]
| ''[[Sisindri]]''
| ''[[Sisindri]]''
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| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbZHU7db4x4 |title=Britannia film fare awards 2016 hero akhil |publisher=YouTube |date=2016-06-19 |access-date=2021-02-08}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Citation|title=Sisindri Awards: List of Awards won by Telugu movie Sisindri|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-details/sisindri/movieawards/61316219.cms|access-date=12 February 2021}}</ref>
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| rowspan="4" | 2016
| [[63rd Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[63rd Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South|Best Male Debut – South]]
| rowspan="4" | ''[[Akhil (film)|Akhil]]''
| rowspan="4" | ''[[Akhil (film)|Akhil]]''
| {{won}}
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|style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Winners-of-63rd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-South-2016-Telugu/articleshow/52814271.cms|title=Winners of 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards South 2016 (Telugu)|website=The Times of India|date=2017-01-16|access-date=2019-12-25}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Winners-of-63rd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-South-2016-Telugu/articleshow/52814271.cms|title=Winners of 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards South 2016 (Telugu)|website=The Times of India|date=16 January 2017|access-date=25 December 2019}}</ref>
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| [[5th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| [[5th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut (Telugu)|Best Male Debut (Telugu)]]
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Telugu|Best Male Debut – Telugu]]
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|title=SIIMA 2016 Telugu movie nominations revealed; 'Baahubali,' 'Srimanthudu' lead the list5|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2016-telugu-movie-nominations-revealed-baahubali-srimanthudu-lead-list-680040|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160526120833/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2016-telugu-movie-nominations-revealed-baahubali-srimanthudu-lead-list-680040|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-05-26}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|title=SIIMA 2016 Telugu movie nominations revealed; 'Baahubali,' 'Srimanthudu' lead the list5|website=[[International Business Times]]|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2016-telugu-movie-nominations-revealed-baahubali-srimanthudu-lead-list-680040|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160526120833/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2016-telugu-movie-nominations-revealed-baahubali-srimanthudu-lead-list-680040|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 May 2016}}</ref>
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| [[CineMAA Awards]] 2016
| [[CineMAA Awards]] 2016
| [[CineMAA Awards|Best Male Debut]]
| [[CineMAA Awards|Best Male Debut]]
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scooptimes.com/awards/list-winners-cinemaa-awards-2016-complete-details/4563|title=List of Winners CineMAA Awards 2016 – Complete Details|website=Scooptimes|access-date=2019-11-19}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scooptimes.com/awards/list-winners-cinemaa-awards-2016-complete-details/4563|title=List of Winners CineMAA Awards 2016 – Complete Details|website=Scooptimes|date=12 June 2016|access-date=19 November 2019}}</ref>
|-
|-
| [[14th Santosham Film Awards]]
| [[14th Santosham Film Awards]]
| [[Santosham Film Awards|Best Debut Actor]]
| [[Santosham Film Awards|Best Debut Actor]]
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scooptimes.com/awards/santosham-awards-2016-winners-list/5546|title=List of Winners Santosham Awards 2016 – Complete Details|website=Scooptimes|access-date=2019-11-19}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scooptimes.com/awards/santosham-awards-2016-winners-list/5546|title=List of Winners Santosham Awards 2016 – Complete Details|website=Scooptimes|date=16 August 2016|access-date=19 November 2019}}</ref>
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|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/balakrishna-nagarjuna-and-keerthy-suresh-among-tsr-tv9-film-award-winners-96844|title=Balakrishna, Nagarjuna and Keerthy Suresh among TSR-TV9 film award winners|website=The News Minute|date=2019-02-16|access-date=2019-12-17}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/balakrishna-nagarjuna-and-keerthy-suresh-among-tsr-tv9-film-award-winners-96844|title=Balakrishna, Nagarjuna and Keerthy Suresh among TSR-TV9 film award winners|website=The News Minute|date=16 February 2019|access-date=17 December 2019}}</ref>
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Akhil Akkineni
Akkineni in 2017
Born (1994-04-08) 8 April 1994 (age 32)[1]
San Jose, California, U.S.[2][3]
Alma materUniversity of South Florida
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
OccupationActor
Years active2015–present
Parents
FamilySee Daggubati–Akkineni family

Akhil Akkineni (born 8 April 1994) is an American actor of Indian descent who works in Telugu films. Born into the Akkineni family, he is the son of actors Nagarjuna and Amala. In his film career, Akkineni has earned several accolades such as two Filmfare Awards. He is also the captain of Telugu Warriors cricket team that competes in Celebrity Cricket League.

Akkineni debuted into films as a leading child artist in his father's production Sisindri (1994), for which he won a Filmfare Special Award. His first leading role as an adult came in the box office flop Akhil (2015), although it won him the Filmfare Best Male Debut. His first commercial success occurred in Most Eligible Bachelor (2021).

Early life

Akhil Akkineni was born on 8 April 1994 in San Jose, California, U.S.[1][3] to actors Nagarjuna and Amala. He is of Telugu descent from his father's side, and has Irish and Bengali ancestry from his mother's side.[4] He is the grandson of actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and half-brother of Naga Chaitanya.

Akkineni studied at Chaitanya Vidyalaya, later headed to Australia for two years. He returned to complete his studies at Oakridge International School, Hyderabad. He pursued acting as a career at age 16 and enrolled in an acting course at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York.[5] He also holds a BBA from the University of South Florida.[2]

Later in his teens, he pursued cricket and became a member in his father's Nag Kings team, in the 2010 celebrity Tollywood Trophy, which was a fundraiser for the Movie Artistes' Association. His match-winning half-century in the final against Venkatesh's Venky Warriors, saw him secure the man-of-the-match and man-of-the-series awards.[6] His performance saw him get called up to play for the Telugu Warriors in the inaugural Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) in 2011. Since then he has regularly participated in the CCL tournament, winning the 2016 edition as captain of his team.[7]

Career

As an infant, Akkineni debuted in his father's production, Shiva Nageswara Rao's comedy Sisindri (1995), an Indian adaptation of Baby's Day Out (1994).[8]

In 2014, Akkineni appeared in a cameo in Vikram Kumar's hit family drama Manam (2014), which featured three generations of actors from the Akkineni family. His brief cameo was an instant hit with the audience.[9] He described his shoot for the film alongside his grandfather, father and half-brother, as "nervous and exciting".[10] Manam went on to become as one of the most profitable Telugu films of 2014. Critics dubbed the film as a "classic" en route to it winning several awards, including Best Film at the Filmfare Awards.[11][12] He subsequently went on to make appearances in several commercials, notably for Karbonn, Mountain Dew, and Titan.[13]

Akkineni's debut film as a full-fledged lead was V. V. Vinayak's Akhil (2015).[14] In order to prepare for the role, the actor enrolled in a stunt workshop with his personal trainer Kicha and attended workshops in Thailand for two months.[5] Produced by actor Nithin, the film began production in December 2014 and featured him alongside fellow debutante actress Sayesha Saigal.[15] The film released to poor reviews, and despite expectations, it was a disaster at the box office. Following this, he went on a two-year hiatus. In 2017, his second movie Hello was directed by Vikram Kumar along with Middle Class Abbayi and turned out to be a below par grosser at the box-office, despite garnering good reviews.[16] Akkineni's third project, Mr. Majnu, was directed by Venky Atluri and co-starred Niddhi Agerwal in 2019.[17] In October 2021, his fourth film, a romantic comedy titled Most Eligible Bachelor co starring Pooja Hegde, was released. It was produced by Geetha Arts Bunny Vas and Vasu Varma, and directed by Bhaskar.[18] This film was a hit and gave Akhil the long-awaited box office breakthrough.[19]

Personal life

In 2016, Akkineni was engaged to Shriya Bhupal, grand daughter of business tycoon G. V. Krishna Reddy. Their wedding was planned in 2017 but the engagement was later called off.[20][21]

Filmography

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of films and roles
Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref.
1995 Sisindri Sisindri Child artist [8]
2014 Manam Akhil Cameo appearance [22]
2015 Akhil Akhil Debut as lead role [14]
2016 Aatadukundam Raa Himself Special appearance in title song [23]
2017 Hello Avinash / Seenu Also singer for "Yevevo" [24]
2019 Mr. Majnu Vikram "Vicky" Krishna [17]
2021 Most Eligible Bachelor Harsha [18]
2023 Agent Not yet released
TBA
Post-Production; Releasing on 28 April 2023 [25]

Awards and nominations

Akhil Akkineni awards and nominations
Totals[lower-alpha 1]
Wins6
Nominations6
Note
  1. ↑ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They recognize several different recipients, have runners-up and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
List of awards and nominations
Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
1995 43rd Filmfare Awards South Special Award (Child actor) Sisindri Won [26]
2016 63rd Filmfare Awards South Best Male Debut – South Akhil Won [27]
5th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Male Debut – Telugu Won [28]
CineMAA Awards 2016 Best Male Debut Won [29]
14th Santosham Film Awards Best Debut Actor Won [30]
2019 TSR – TV9 National Film Awards Special Jury Award Hello Won [31]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Tollywood's rising stars under 30". The Times of India. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hooli, Sekhar H. (17 February 2015). "VV Vinayak Treats Akhil Akkineni Like Prince on Sets of his Debut Movie?". IB Times.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Vemuri Radhakrishna and Nagarjuna (24 July 2019). Akkineni Nagarjuna Open Heart With RK Full Episode | Nagarjuna Reveals About Remake Of Gundamma Katha (in తెలుగు). ABN Andhra Jyothi. Akhil was born in the U.S.
  4. ↑ "Amala Akkineni can't speak Bengali – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Sangeetha Devi Dundoo (15 November 2015). "Akhil Akkineni: There's no guarantee for success". The Hindu.
  6. ↑ "Nag Kings lift Tollywood trophy". The Hindu. 14 June 2010. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  7. ↑ "Akhil to play in CCL matches". indiaglitz.com.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Mama's boy". The Hindu. 5 December 2009. ISSN 0971-751X.
  9. ↑ "Samantha's tweet has Nag fuming". Bangalore Mirror.
  10. ↑ "Akhil Akkineni Interview, Akhil Akkineni interview about manam, Akhil Akkineni interview on manam I felt very nervous that day: Akhil Akkineni". timesofap.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
  11. ↑ "Small was big for southern cinema (IANS Special: 2014 In Retrospect)". Sify. Archived from the original on 10 February 2015.
  12. ↑ "Winners: 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)". The Times of India.
  13. ↑ "Nagarjuna's son Akhil Akkineni to make his debut". Rediff. 25 December 2014.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "I was mobbed by girls a few times: Akhil". The Times of India.
  15. ↑ "Nagarjuna's son Akhil's debut film launched". The Hindu – via Inter Asian News Service.
  16. ↑ "Hello movie review". Times of India.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 kavirayani, suresh (26 January 2019). "Mr Majnu movie review: Akhil steals the show!". Deccan Chronicle.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Akhil Akkineni-Pooja Hegde's Most Eligible Bachelor to hit screens on October 8". Cinema Express. 28 August 2021.
  19. ↑ "Most Eligible Bachelor hits half century at box office". Times of India.
  20. ↑ "Akhil Akkineni-Shriya Bhupal wedding called off: Is this the reason?". India Today. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  21. ↑ "Real reason why Nagarjuna's son Akhil Akkineni, Shriya Bhupal called off wedding?". The Indian Express. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  22. ↑ "Nagarjuna's son Akhil Akkineni debuts in 'Manam'". Deccan Chronicle. 25 May 2014.
  23. ↑ "Akhil Cameo Role Teaser – Aatadukundam Raa Movie – Sushanth, Sonam Bajwa". ap7am.com. 18 August 2016.
  24. ↑ "Hello movie review: Akhil Akkineni and Kalyani Priyadarshan starrer leave us with a heart full of good feelings". The Indian Express. 23 December 2017.
  25. ↑ "Akhil Akkineni's 'Agent' gets new release date. Check details here". The Economic Times. 4 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  26. ↑ Sisindri Awards: List of Awards won by Telugu movie Sisindri, retrieved 12 February 2021
  27. ↑ "Winners of 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards South 2016 (Telugu)". The Times of India. 16 January 2017. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
  28. ↑ "SIIMA 2016 Telugu movie nominations revealed; 'Baahubali,' 'Srimanthudu' lead the list5". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 26 May 2016.
  29. ↑ "List of Winners CineMAA Awards 2016 – Complete Details". Scooptimes. 12 June 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  30. ↑ "List of Winners Santosham Awards 2016 – Complete Details". Scooptimes. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  31. ↑ "Balakrishna, Nagarjuna and Keerthy Suresh among TSR-TV9 film award winners". The News Minute. 16 February 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2019.

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