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Allu Arjun | |
|---|---|
 Allu in 2024 | |
| Born | 8 April 1982[a] |
| Other names | Bunny |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Works | Full list |
| Spouse |
Sneha Reddy (m. 2011) |
| Children | 2 |
| Father | Allu Aravind |
| Relatives | Allu Sirish (brother) |
| Family | Konidela–Allu |
| Awards | Full list |
Allu Arjun (born 8 April 1982) is an Indian actor who works in Telugu cinema. He has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2014.[1] Allu Arjun is a recipient of several awards including a National Film Award, six Filmfare Awards, and three Nandi Awards.[2] He is popularly referred to as "Stylish Star" and "Icon Star".[3][4] One of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema,[5] he is also known for his dancing.[6]
Allu Arjun made his debut in 2003 with Gangotri. He rose to prominence starring in Sukumar's cult classic Arya (2004) for which he earned a Nandi Special Jury Award.[7] He consolidated his reputation with the action films Bunny (2005) and Desamuduru (2007). In 2008, he starred in the romantic drama Parugu for which he won his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu.[8]
Allu Arjun went on to star in successful films, such as Arya 2 (2009), Julayi (2012), Race Gurram (2014), S/O Satyamurthy (2015), Sarrainodu (2016), DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017) and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020).[9][10][11] His biggest-earners came with Pushpa franchise which consists of Pushpa: The Rise (2021) and its sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024), the latter of which ranks among the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.[12] His performances as a lower-class cable operator in Vedam and as a carefree street smart man in Race Gurram won him two Filmfare Awards for Best Actor – Telugu. He also won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of prince Gona Ganna Reddy in Rudhramadevi. He received high acclaim for his performance in Pushpa: The Rise, which earned him his first National Film Award for Best Actor, and fourth Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. In 2024, he was honoured with the IFFI Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema Award at the 55th IFFI.[13]
Allu Arjun endorses a wide number of brands and products, and is a celebrity brand ambassador for the Pro Kabaddi League[14] and for the streaming service Aha.[15][16]
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- ^ Mallick, Gyanisha (30 March 2023). "20 years of Allu Arjun: The rise and rule of Tollywood's Icon Star". India Today. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Nimje, Sonika Nitin (8 April 2024). "Happy birthday Allu Arjun: Remarkable film journey of the Telugu superstar". Business Standard. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Shah Rukh Khan To Prabhas, Highest-Paid Indian Actors Of 2022". Mashable. 12 May 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Happy birthday Allu Arjun: Five dance numbers that justify his dancing prowess". Hindustan Times. 8 April 2020. Archived from the original on 29 July 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2004". APFTVTDC. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ "56th Idea Filmfare Awards 2008 South: The winners". The Times of India. 1 August 2009. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "Julayi Total Collections".
- ^ "Race Gurram Final Total WW Collections". 7 February 2014.
- ^ "Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo emerges as the third highest grosser ever in Telugu". Cinema Express. 12 February 2020. Archived from the original on 3 December 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ^ Singh, Jatinder (27 December 2024). "Pushpa 2 Box Office Collections: Allu Arjun film tops 1500cr worldwide, nears USD 30M overseas". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- ^ "Allu Arjun honored at 55th IFFI". pib.gov.in.
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- ^ "aha announces Allu Arjun as the brand ambassador". Box Office India. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 1 October 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.