Allu Arjun

Known for ActingBorn 1982-04-08Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Allu Arjun is a prominent Indian actor, celebrated for his extensive contributions to Telugu cinema. Born on April 8, 1982, in Chennai, he began his career as a child artist in several films before making a highly successful debut as a lead actor in Gangotri (2003). He subsequently rose to stardom with a string of blockbusters, including Aarya (2004), Bunny (2005), Desamuduru (2007), and Parugu (2008), which collectively cemented his endearing, boy next door persona among audiences.

Continuing his trajectory of critical and commercial triumphs, Arjun delivered stellar performances in hits such as Julayi (2012), Race Gurram (2014), S/O Satyamurthy (2015), Sarrainodu (2016), and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020). His iconic portrayal in Pushpa: The Rise (2021) catapulted him to pan Indian fame, earning him the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actor, making him the first Telugu actor in history to achieve this honor.

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Renowned for his remarkable versatility and unparalleled dancing prowess, Arjun has garnered numerous accolades throughout his career, including multiple Filmfare, Nandi, and SIIMA Awards. He has firmly established himself as one of Indian cinema's most beloved leading men. Beyond acting, he is also an accomplished entrepreneur, owning the theater chains AAA Cinemas and Allu Cinemas, which features India's largest Dolby Cinema.