Allu Arjun facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Allu Arjun
Allu in 2024
Born	(1982-04-08) 8 April 1982 (age 43) Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India
Other names	Bunny
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2001–present
Works	Full list
Spouse(s)	Sneha Reddy ​ (m. 2011)​
Children	2
Parent(s)	Allu Aravind (father)
Relatives	Allu Sirish (brother)
Family	Konidela–Allu
Awards	Full list

Allu Arjun (born on April 8, 1982) is a famous Indian actor. He mainly works in Telugu cinema, which is the film industry in the Telugu-speaking states of India. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema. Since 2014, he has been on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list.

Allu Arjun has won many awards. These include a National Film Award, six Filmfare Awards, and three Nandi Awards. People also know him for his amazing dancing skills. In the media, he is often called "Stylish Star" and "Icon Star."

He started his acting career in 2003 with the movie Gangotri. He became very popular after starring in Sukumar's hit film Arya (2004). For this role, he won a Nandi Special Jury Award. He continued his success with action films like Bunny (2005) and Desamuduru (2007). In 2008, he acted in the romantic drama Parugu, which earned him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu.

Allu Arjun has starred in many successful movies. Some of these include Arya 2 (2009), Vedam (2010), Julayi (2012), and Race Gurram (2014). He also appeared in S/O Satyamurthy (2015), Sarrainodu (2016), DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017), and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020). His roles as a cable operator in Vedam and a carefree man in Race Gurram won him more Filmfare Awards. He also won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing Prince Gona Ganna Reddy in Rudhramadevi (2015).

His biggest hits came with the Pushpa movie series. This includes Pushpa: The Rise (2021) and its sequel Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024). Pushpa 2: The Rule is one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever. Allu Arjun received great praise for his acting in Pushpa: The Rise. This role earned him his first National Film Award for Best Actor and his fourth Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. In 2024, he received the IFFI Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema Award.

Allu Arjun also promotes many brands and products. He is a celebrity ambassador for the Pro Kabaddi League and the streaming service Aha.

Early Life and Family

Allu Arjun was born on April 8, 1982, in Madras (now Chennai). His family is Telugu. His father, Allu Aravind, is a film producer. His mother is Nirmala. His grandfather was the famous film comedian Allu Ramalingaiah, who acted in over 1000 movies. His family's hometown is Palakollu in West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh.

Arjun is the middle child of three. His older brother, Venkatesh, is a businessman. His younger brother, Sirish, is also an actor. His aunt, Surekha Konidela, is married to the actor Chiranjeevi. This makes him the first cousin of actor Ram Charan.

Arjun grew up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His family later moved to Hyderabad in the 1990s. He went to St. Patrick's School in Chennai. He then earned a degree in Bachelor of Business Administration from MSR College in Hyderabad.

Acting Career

Early Roles and Big Break (1985–2007)

Allu Arjun first appeared as a child actor in Vijetha (1985). He also appeared as a dancer in Daddy (2001). His first main role as an adult was in Gangotri. This film was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by his father, Allu Aravind. Critics praised his acting in the film.

His next film, Arya, was directed by Sukumar. In this movie, he played Arya, a lively and free-spirited boy. He falls in love with Geetha, a shy girl who is already with someone else. Arya was a huge success and became his breakthrough role. He was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu and won the Nandi Special Jury Award. The film was very popular and earned a lot of money. In 2006, it was even dubbed into Malayalam and released in Kerala, where it was also very successful.

After Arya, he starred in V. V. Vinayak's Bunny. He played a college student in this film. It was a box office hit, and critics liked his acting and dancing. His next movie was A. Karunakaran's musical love story Happy. This film also did well, especially in other countries.

Trying Different Movie Types (2007–2010)

Allu Arjun then starred in Puri Jagannadh's action film Desamuduru. He played Bala Govindam, a brave journalist who falls in love with a woman who has a difficult past. The film was a big success.

His next film was Bhaskar's Parugu. He played Krishna, a happy-go-lucky man from Hyderabad. Krishna helps his friend run away with his love, which leads to problems with the woman's father. Critics praised Allu Arjun's energetic performance in the first half and his emotional acting in the second half. For Parugu, he won his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu.

Allu Arjun then starred in Sukumar's action comedy Arya 2. This film was a follow-up to Arya (2004). He played Arya, an orphan who is very possessive of his friend Ajay. The movie explored complicated relationships. Critics noted his high energy and amazing dance moves.

In 2010, he had two films released. The first was Gunasekhar's Varudu, which did not do well. His second film that year was the highly praised Vedam. He played Anand "Cable" Raju, a cable operator from a slum in Hyderabad. His performance in Vedam was highly praised by critics, who called it his "best in his career." He won his second Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for this role.

Continued Success (2011–2013)

Next, he appeared in V. V. Vinayak's action film Badrinath (2011). He played Badri, a modern-day Indian samurai who protects the Badrinath Temple. Allu Arjun trained hard in martial arts and sword fighting for this role. The film was successful, running for 50 days in many cinemas.

After Badrinath, he starred in Trivikram Srinivas's action comedy Julayi, released in 2012. He played Ravindra Narayan, a smart but spoiled young man whose life changes after he witnesses a big bank robbery. Critics praised his confident performance and amazing dance moves. He was nominated for the SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Telugu for this film.

The next year, he starred in Puri Jagannadh's action thriller Iddarammayilatho. He played Sanju Reddy, a guitarist with a mysterious past. Critics praised his action sequences and dance moves. This was his second film with director Puri Jagannadh.

Major Hits (2014–2020)

In 2014, Allu Arjun had a small but important role in Vamsi Paidipally's action thriller Yevadu. Critics noted how well he acted even in a short appearance. His next big film was Surender Reddy's Race Gurram. He played Allu Lakshman "Lucky" Prasad, a carefree guy. This film was a huge success and was Allu Arjun's first movie to earn over ₹100 crore. Critics loved his energetic performance and dancing. He won his third Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for this role.

Allu Arjun also produced and acted in a short film called I Am That Change in August 2014. This film, directed by Sukumar, aimed to teach people about social responsibility. It became very popular online and was praised by many.

In 2015, Allu Arjun appeared in Trivikram Srinivas's S/O Satyamurthy. The film was a commercial success, and critics praised his acting. He was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu again. After this, he played Gona Ganna Reddy in Guna Sekhar's biographical action film Rudhramadevi (2015). This was the first Indian 3D historical film. For this role, he learned to speak in the Telangana Telugu dialect. His performance was called "impeccable" and "whistle-worthy." He won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu for Rudhramadevi.

In 2016, he starred in Sarrainodu, directed by Boyapati Srinu. Even though some critics didn't like the story, the film was a huge commercial success, earning over ₹127.6 crore. Allu Arjun called it a "landmark film" in his career. His acting in action scenes and dance numbers was highly praised. He won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Telugu for this film.

In 2017, he starred in DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham, directed by Harish Shankar. He played Duvvada Jagannadham "DJ" Shastri, a caterer who is secretly an undercover cop. Critics praised his dancing but found the story a bit slow.

In 2018, his film Naa Peru Surya was released. He played Surya, an Indian Army soldier with anger management issues. Allu Arjun spent a lot of time learning stunts and dance moves for this role. The film received mixed reviews but was successful. Many critics called his performance his "career-best."

In December 2018, his next project Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo was announced, with Trivikram Srinivas as the director. This was their third film together. The film was released in January 2020. Allu Arjun's performance received very positive reviews. Critics praised his acting in comedy, action, and emotional scenes, as well as his dancing. The film became his highest-grossing movie and one of the highest-grossing Telugu films ever. His dance performance in the song "Butta Bomma" became very popular.

Pushpa and Recent Work (2021–Present)

In 2021, he worked with director Sukumar again for Pushpa: The Rise. The film is about red sanders smuggling in the Seshachalam Hills in Andhra Pradesh. Allu Arjun played Pushpa Raj, a coolie who becomes a smuggler. The film received mixed reviews, but his performance was widely praised. Critics said he "walks away with the film with his strong performance" and "shines in playing this rustic character." The film was a huge commercial success, earning over ₹350 crore, and was the highest-grossing Indian film in 2021. For his role, he won his fourth Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu and the National Film Award for Best Actor. He was the first actor from Telugu film to win the National Film Award for Best Actor. His performance and a dialogue from the film, "Thaggede Le," became very famous in Indian pop culture.

A sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, was released on December 5, 2024. This film was a massive success at the box office, breaking many records. It earned more than ₹1500 crore and became the third highest-grossing Indian film ever.

Personal Life

Allu Arjun married Sneha Reddy on March 6, 2011, in Hyderabad. They have two children: a son named Ayaan and a daughter named Arha. Allu Arha made her acting debut in the film Shaakuntalam, playing the role of Prince Bharata. In 2016, Allu Arjun also opened a nightclub called 800 Jubilee.

In 2019, Allu Arjun celebrated Sankranthi in his hometown of Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh. He donated ₹20 lakh for the development and renovation of the Ksheera Ramalingeswara Temple. The temple used these funds to build new facilities and renovate its chariot.

Filmography

Discography

Awards and Nominations

For Pushpa: The Rise, Allu Arjun won the National Film Award for Best Actor. He has received four Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his roles in Parugu, Vedam, Race Gurram, and Pushpa: The Rise. He also won the best actor award at the first Gaddar Film Awards by the Government of Telangana for Pushpa 2: The Rule.

See also

• List of dancers