Ganta Naveen Babu, a young chap who wants to prove himself in the film industry joined as an assistant director. Then, he and the industry is not aware about his capability to become one of the most bankable stars in Tollywood in the coming years. Nani reached the top echelons in the industry with his hard work and dedication. He created a niche for himself with his natural and realistic performances. Starting his career as an RJ, he drew inspiration from legends like Maniratnam and dreamed of becoming a director. He worked as a clap director for legendary director Bapu for Radha Gopalam in 2005.
He turned into one of the two male leads in Indranti Mohana Krishna's 'Ashta Chamma' and made his acting debut with screen name Nani. He earned recognition with the success. He maintained the good name he got with his debut film in his later films also like Ride, Snehituda and Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu. He continued making an impression with his performances. There is no turning back for him after Ala Modalaindi happened. He has become one of the most sought after young heroes with the blockbuster success of the film. He continued his success with Pilla Zamindar and even he is seen in a limited rolehe earned wide recognition with Rajamouli's Eega.
Nani faced setback in his career with back-to-back disappointments with Eto Vellipoindi Manasu, Paisa, Aha Kalyanam, Janda PainKapiraju. He resurrected with 'Yevade Subrahmanyam' which also marks the debut of Vijay Deverakonda as a key actor and Nag Ashwin as director. Nani scored his career's biggest hit with 'Bhale Bhale Magadivoy' and earned the title Natural Star. He continued his success streak with Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha, Gentleman, Majnu, Ninnu Kori, Nenu Local and Middle Class Abbayi.
Once again Nani faced failures, with Krishnarjuna Yuddham, Devadas, Jersey (Won accolades and National Awards), Gangleader. Then due to lockdown, two of his much awaited films V and Tuck Jagadish released directly to OTT. Nani is back with Shyam Singham Roy and scored success. His Ante Sundaraaniki won appreciation from all quarters. Nani scored his career best, 'Dasara' which also marks his first Rs 100 Crore grosser. Dasara followed by the success of Hi Nanna in the same year.
He is currently starring in a a unique entertainer 'Saipodhaa Sanivaaram' directed by Vivek Athreya in DVV Movie banner. In June 2018, Nani made his television debut by hosting the reality TV show Bigg Boss 2. He is the Brand Ambassador of Otto's Minister White. Nani won two Nandi Awards, two Filmfare Awards for Best Actor (Critics) – Tamil, and a Best Hero award at the 2013 Toronto After Dark Film Festival, and also three Filmfare Best Actor nominations. Apart from it, he won two Filmfare Award South and Four SIIMA Awards.
Coming to his personal life, Nani born on 24 February 1984 married Anjana Yelavarthy in 2012 and is blessed with a cute boy Arjun. Nani is celebrating his birthday today.
Cinejosh wishes Natural Star Nani a glorious Birthday and keep growing reaching more heights in his career.