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Akhil Akkineni

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Akhil Akkineni

Akhil Akkineni (born 8 April 1994) is an American actor known for his work in Telugu cinema of India. He debuted as a child artist in the film Sisindri (1994), for which he won a Filmfare Special Award. Akkineni made his debut as a lead actor with Akhil (2015), which won him the Filmfare Best Male Debut. He later went on to star in Hello (2017) and Mr. Majnu (2019). He achieved his commercial breakthrough with the romantic comedy Most Eligible Bachelor (2021). Akkineni is the son of Indian actors Nagarjuna and Amala.

Infobox

Born
(1994-04-08) 8 April 1994 (age 31)San Jose, California, United States
Alma mater
University of South Florida
Occupation
Actor
Years active
2015–present
Spouse
mw- Zainab Ravdjee (m. 2025)
Parents
mw- Nagarjuna (father)Amala (mother)
Relatives
Naga Chaitanya (half-brother)
Family
See Daggubati–Akkineni family

Tables

Key · Filmography
†
Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
List of films and roles · Filmography
1995
Sisindri
Role(s)
Sisindri
Notes
Child artist
2014
Manam
Role(s)
Akhil
Notes
Cameo appearance
2015
Akhil
Role(s)
Debut as Lead Actor
2016
Aatadukundam Raa
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Special appearance in title song
2017
Hello
Role(s)
Avinash / Seenu
Notes
Also singer for "Yevevo"
2019
Mr. Majnu
Role(s)
Vikram "Vicky" Krishna
2021
Most Eligible Bachelor
Role(s)
Harsha
2023
Agent
Role(s)
Ramakrishna "Ricky" / "Wild Saala"
2026
Lenin †
Role(s)
TBA
Notes
Pre-Production
Year
Title
Role(s)
Notes
Ref.
1995
Sisindri
Sisindri
Child artist
2014
Manam
Akhil
Cameo appearance
2015
Akhil
Debut as Lead Actor
2016
Aatadukundam Raa
Himself
Special appearance in title song
2017
Hello
Avinash / Seenu
Also singer for "Yevevo"
2019
Mr. Majnu
Vikram "Vicky" Krishna
2021
Most Eligible Bachelor
Harsha
2023
Agent
Ramakrishna "Ricky" / "Wild Saala"
2026
Lenin †
TBA
Pre-Production
List of awards and nominations · Awards and nominations
1995
43rd Filmfare Awards South
Role(s)
Special Award (Child actor)
Notes
Sisindri
2016
63rd Filmfare Awards South
Role(s)
Best Male Debut – South
Notes
Akhil
5th South Indian International Movie Awards
Role(s)
Best Male Debut – Telugu
Notes
Won
CineMAA Awards 2016
Role(s)
Best Male Debut
Notes
Won
14th Santosham Film Awards
Role(s)
Best Debut Actor
Notes
Won
2019
TSR – TV9 National Film Awards
Role(s)
Special Jury Award
Notes
Hello
Year
Award
Category
Film
Result
Ref.
1995
43rd Filmfare Awards South
Special Award (Child actor)
Sisindri
Won
2016
63rd Filmfare Awards South
Best Male Debut – South
Akhil
Won
5th South Indian International Movie Awards
Best Male Debut – Telugu
Won
CineMAA Awards 2016
Best Male Debut
Won
14th Santosham Film Awards
Best Debut Actor
Won
2019
TSR – TV9 National Film Awards
Special Jury Award
Hello
Won

References

  1. Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and
  2. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/tollywoods-rising-stars-under-30/photostory/66416903.cms
  3. Akkineni Nagarjuna Open Heart With RK Full Episode | Nagarjuna Reveals About Remake Of Gundamma Katha
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izfEJHzhLrk&t=31m55s
  4. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Amala-Akkineni-cant-speak-Bengali/articleshow/9185371.cms
  5. The Hindu
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  6. IB Times
    https://www.ibtimes.co.in/vv-vinayak-treats-akhil-akkineni-like-prince-sets-his-debut-movie-623706
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    https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/Mamas-boy/article16369665.ece
  10. Bangalore Mirror
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  17. Times of India
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  18. Deccan Chronicle
    https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/260119/mr-majnu-movie-review-akhil-steals-the-show.html
  19. Cinema Express
    https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2021/aug/28/akhil-akkineni-pooja-hegdes-most-eligible-bachelor-to-hit-screens-on-october-8-26313.html
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    https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/real-reason-why-nagarjuna-son-akhil-akkineni-shriya-bhupal-called-off-wedding-4539732/
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    https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/akhil-akkineni-gets-engaged-to-zainab-ravdjee-see-photos-9691599/
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    https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/actor-akhil-akkineni-marries-zainab-ravdjee-entrepreneur-nagarjuna-naga-chaitanya-ram-charan/article69664144.ece
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    https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/hello-movie-review-akhil-akkineni-kalyani-priyadarshan-star-rating-4992679/
  30. "On Akhil Akkineni's Birthday Tomorrow, Makers of Akhil 6 Plan Grand Surprise for Fans"
    https://www.news18.com/movies/on-akhil-akkinenis-birthday-tomorrow-makers-of-akhil-6-plan-grand-surprise-for-fans-aa-9290300.html
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