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Description

Ghanta Naveen Babu (born 24 February 1984), known professionally as Nani, is an Indian actor, producer, and television presenter primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema. Nani made his film debut with the 2008 romantic comedy Ashta Chamma and went on to star in many commercially successful films. His performances in various films earned him two state Nandi Awards, one Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – South and two nominations in Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. Nani also won an award in Best Hero category at the 2013 Toronto After Dark Film Festival

His successful projects include Ashta Chamma (2008), 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), Nenu Local (2017), Ninnu Kori (2017), Middle Class Abbayi (2017), Jersey (2019), Nani's Gang Leader (2019), and Shyam Singha Roy (2021).

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 was also a critical and commercial success. In the same year, Nani hosted the second season of the Telugu reality TV show Bigg Boss. His performance in Jersey (2019) is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by Film Companion.

Early and personal life

Nani was born and brought up in Hyderabad, India. He did his schooling from St. Alphonsa's High School and then studied at Narayana Junior College, S.R Nagar before graduating from Wesley College.

In 2012, Nani married Anjana, after five years of courtship. Their son Arjun was born in 2017.

Career

Main article: Nani filmography

Career beginnings and struggle (2008–2011)

As an undergraduate, Nani got addicted to movies, citing Mani Ratnam as a major influence. He wanted to become a director; producer Anil, allowed Nani to work on his film Radha Gopalam as a "clap director" alongside director Bapu. He then worked for films including Allari Bullodu, Dhee and Astram. Nani took a sabbatical to work on a film script. Bhargavi Mallela, a friend who was then working as a radio jockey for World Space Satellite, offered Nani work as an RJ. He accepted and worked for one year, hosting a program named "Non-Stop Nani".

Director Mohan Krishna Indraganti noticed Nani in an advertisement and offered him a r