| Name | Ghanta Naveen Babu |
| Age/DOB | 40 (February 24, 1984) |
| Known For | Actor, Producer (Movies – Eega, Jersey) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | Wife: Anjana Yelavarthy Son: Arjun Ghanta Father: Rambabu Ghanta Mother: Vijayalakshmi Ghanta Sisters:Deepthi Ghanta |
| Education | Graduated from Wesley Degree College, Secunderabad, Telangana |
| Native | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
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Nani is an actor and producer known for his work in the Telugu film industry. He debuted in 2008 with the comedy film, Ashta Chamma and got his big break with his performance in SS Rajamouli’s Eega movie which built him a dedicated fan base. Nani gained widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Arjun in the Telugu movie Jersey. He also worked in notable films including Ride, Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu, Ala Modalaindi, Eega, Yevade Subramanyam, Gentleman, Nenu Local, and MCA (Middle-Class Abbayi). According to reports after his impressive performance in Saripodhaa Sanivaaram Nani has raised his salary by 40%, surprising both fans and film producers alike. Nani has also signed on for the eagerly anticipated film franchise Hit the 3rd Case.
Did You Know?
- Nani grabbed the State Nandi Award for Best Actor for his work in the Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu movie.
- Nani also worked as the assistant director in various Telugu films like Allari Bullodu, Astram, and Dhee.
- In 2017, he hosted the 2nd IIFA Utsavam and later took on the position of host for Bigg Boss Telugu Season 2 (2018).
- In 2013, he produced his first film D for Dopidi, and it was a commercial success at the box office.
- Nani lent his voice to the character Simba in the Telugu version of the animated classic, The Lion King.
- He is an animal enthusiast and owns a pet dog named Subbu.
- Nani established his own production company Wall Poster Cinema in 2018, which has produced Awe, HIT: The First Case, and HIT: The Second Case.
- He has appeared in several TV commercials such as Minister White, Sprite, and more.
- Nani was featured on the cover of several popular magazines like Filmfare, ChAnNel 6, Wow!, and You & I.
- He is a die-hard fan of the ace Indian actor Kamal Hassan.
- In 2021, Nani made a special appearance in the music video Dhaare Ledha composed by Vijay Bulganin.
Movies
As Actor
| Year | Title | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ashta Chamma | Rambabu / Mahesh |
| 2009 | Ride | Arjun |
| 2009 | Snehituda | Sai |
| 2010 | Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu | Suribabu |
| 2011 | Ala Modalaindi | Gautham |
| 2011 | Veppam | Karthik |
| 2011 | Pilla Zamindar | Praveen "PJ" Jayaramaraju |
| 2012 | Eega | Nani |
| 2012 | Eega | Nani |
| 2012 | Naan Ee | Nani |
| 2012 | Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Varun Krishna |
| 2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Train passenger |
| 2014 | Paisa | Prakash |
| 2014 | Aaha Kalyanam | Shakthivel |
| 2014 | Nimirndhu Nil | Himself |
| 2015 | Janda Pai Kapiraju | Aravind Shivashankar / Maya Kannan |
| 2015 | Yevade Subramanyam | Subramanyam |
| 2015 | Dongaata | Himself |
| 2015 | Superstar Kidnap | Himself |
| 2015 | Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | Lucky |
| 2016 | Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha | Krishna |
| 2016 | Gentleman | Gautham / Jai |
| 2016 | Jyo Achyutananda | Jyo's boyfriend |
| 2016 | Majnu | Aditya |
| 2017 | Nenu Local | Babu |
| 2017 | Ninnu Kori | Uma Maheswara Rao |
| 2017 | Middle Class Abbayi | Nani |
| 2018 | Krishnarjuna Yudham | Krishna / Arjun Jayaprakash |
| 2018 | Neevevaro | Customer |
| 2018 | Devadas | Das |
| 2019 | Jersey | Arjun |
| 2019 | Nani's Gang Leader | Pencil Parthasarathy |
| 2020 | V | Yendluri Vishnu |
| 2021 | Tuck Jagadish | Jagadish Naidu |
| 2021 | Shyam Singha Roy | Shyam Singha Roy / Vasudev Ghanta |
| 2022 | Ante Sundaraniki | Sundara Prasad |
| 2022 | HIT: The Second Case | Arjun Sarkaar |
| 2023 | Dasara | Dharani |
| 2023 | Hi Nanna | Viraj |
| 2024 | Saripodhaa Sanivaaram | Surya |
| 2025 | Hit The Third Case | Arjun Sarkaar IPS |
As Producer
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2013 | D for Dopidi |
| 2018 | Awe |
| 2020 | HIT: The First Case |
| 2022 | Meet Cute |
| 2022 | HIT: The Second Case |
Voice Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Actor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | OK Bangaram | Adhi | Dulquer Salmaan |
| 2018 | Awe | Nani | Fish |
| 2019 | Jersey | Adult Nani | Harish Kalyan |
| 2019 | The Lion King | Simba | Animated Role |
Other Roles
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Radha Gopalam | Assistant Director |
| 2005 | Allari Bullodu | Assistant Director |
| 2006 | Asthram | Assistant Director |
| 2007 | Dhee | Assistant Director |
| 2013 | D for Dopidi | Narrator, Co-producer |
| 2018 | Amoli | Narrator (Telugu Version) |
| 2018 | Ee Maaya Peremito | Narrator |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu 2 | Guest contestant |
| 2017 | 2nd IIFA Utsavam | Host |
| 2017 | Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu 4 | Guest contestant |
| 2018 | Bigg Boss 2 | Host |
| 2023 | Kumari Srimathi | Himself |
Music Video
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dhaare Ledha | Himself |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Title | Category | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ashta Chamma | Best Debut Actor (Jury) | 1st Annual Vivel Sitara Awards | Won |
| 2009 | Ashta Chamma | Best Debut Actor | Relangi Awards | Won |
| 2009 | Ashta Chamma | Best Debut Actor | Bharata Muni Awards | Won |
| 2011 | Veppam | Best Debut Actor | Vijay Awards | Won |
| 2011 | Veppam | Best Male Debutant | South Indian International Movie Awards | Nominated |
| 2012 | Eega | Rising Male Hero | South Indian International Movie Awards | Won |
| 2012 | Eega | Best Hero | Toronto After Dark | Won |
| 2013 | Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Best Actor | Nandi Awards | Won |
| 2015 | Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Telugu | South Indian International Movie Awards | Won |
| 2015 | Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Telugu | CineMAA Awards | Nominated |
| 2015 | Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | Best Actor (Critics) – South | Filmfare Awards South | Won |
| 2015 | Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | Best Actor | Filmfare Awards South | Nominated |
| 2016 | Gentleman | Best Actor | Filmfare Awards South | Nominated |
| 2016 | Gentleman | Best Performance in a Leading Role – Male | IIFA Utsavam | Nominated |
| 2016 | Gentleman | Special Jury Award | Nandi Awards | Won |
| 2017 | Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha | Boy Next Door | Zee Cinemalu Awards 2017 | Won |
| 2017 | Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha | Golden Star of the Year | Zee Cinemalu Awards 2017 | Won |
| 2017 | Gentleman | Special Jury Award | TSR - TV9 National Film Awards | Won |
| 2017 | Nenu Local, Ninnu Kori & Middle Class Abbayi | Favourite Hero of the Year | Zee Golden Awards 2017 | Won |
| 2017 | Ninnu Kori | Best Sensational Hero | 49th Cinegoers' Association Film Awards | Won |
| 2020 | Jersey | Favorite Actor of the Year – Male | Zee Cine Awards Telugu | Won |
| 2020 | Jersey | Best Actor – Male | Critics Choice Film Awards | Won |
| 2021 | Jersey | Best Actor (Critics) | South Indian International Movie Awards | Won |
| 2021 | Jersey | Best Actor | South Indian International Movie Awards | Nominated |
| 2021 | Jersey & Gang Leader | Entertainer of the Year | South Indian International Movie Awards | Won |
| 2021 | V | Best Actor in a Negative Role | South Indian International Movie Awards | Nominated |
| 2021 | Jersey & Gang Leader | Best Sensational Hero | Cinegoers' 52 Golden Jubilee Film Awards | Won |
| 2022 | Shyam Singha Roy | Best Actor | South Indian International Movie Awards | Nominated |
| 2022 | Shyam Singha Roy | Best Actor (Critics) - Telugu | 67th Filmfare Awards South | Won |
| 2022 | Shyam Singha Roy | Best Actor – Telugu | 67th Filmfare Awards South | Nominated |
| 2024 | Hi Nanna | Best Actor in a Lead Role | Behindwoods Gold Hall of Famers Event 2023 | Won |
| 2024 | Hi Nanna | Best Actor | Oniros Film Awards, New York - March Edition | Won |
| 2024 | Hi Nanna | Best Acting Duo | Oniros Film Awards, New York - March Edition | Won |
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