9 Unknown Facts About Akkineni Nagarjuna

Debuted as a Child Artist, He first appeared on screen at age 8 in Sudigundalu (1967).

Highly Educated in Engineering, Nagarjuna holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and also earned an M.S. in Automobile Engineering from the University of Louisiana.

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Turned Down Bollywood Offers, Despite the success of Criminal (1995), he chose to focus on Telugu cinema rather than pursue a full-fledged Bollywood career.

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Nagarjuna played a key role in introducing legendary directors like Ram Gopal Varma (Shiva) and supporting young actors and filmmakers through Annapurna Studios.

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He has acted in more than 14 multi-starrer films and reportedly has a net worth of around ₹3,310 crore, including assets and business ventures.

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Bigg Boss Telugu Host, He hosted multiple seasons of Bigg Boss Telugu, known for his stylish and composed hosting style.

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Trained Pilot Nagarjuna holds a Private Pilot License (PPL) and has openly expressed his passion for flying.

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First Telugu Star at Madame Tussauds, He became the first Telugu film personality to have a wax statue at Madame Tussauds.

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Runs Blue Cross NGO, He co-founded Blue Cross of Hyderabad, an NGO working for animal welfare and the protection of animal rights.

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