| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Other name | Chay [1]Times Now News |
| Full name | Akkineni Naga Chaitanya |
| Profession | Actor |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 175 cm in meters– 1.75 m in feet & inches– 5’ 9” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 75 kg in pounds– 165 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 40 Inches – Waist: 32 Inches – Biceps: 14 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (Telugu): Josh (2009) as Sathya Web Series: Dootha (2022) on Amazon Prime Video as Sagar |
| Awards | • 2009: Best Male Debut Award for the Telugu film Josh at CineMAA Awards
• 2009: Best Male Debut – South Award for the Telugu film Josh at Filmfare Awards South • 2010: Rising Star of South Award for the Telugu film Ye Maaya Chesave at South Scope Cinema Awards • 2014: Best Actor (Critics) Award for the Telugu film Manam at SIIMA Awards • 2014: Best Supporting Actor Award for the Telugu film Manam at Nandi Awards • 2016: Special Appreciation Award for the Telugu film Premam at TSR – TV9 National Film Awards • 2017: Best Actor Award for the Telugu film Premam at 15th Santosham Film Awards • 2019: Special Jury Award for the Telugu film Shailaja Reddy Alludu at TSR – TV9 National Film Awards |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 23 November 1986 (Sunday) |
| Age (as of 2022) | 36 Years |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now Hyderabad, Telangana) |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Hyderabad |
| School | • Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, Chennai • A. M. M. Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
| College/University | • St. Mary’s College, Hyderabad • Trinity College, London |
| Education Qualification(s) | • Bachelor of Commerce at St. Mary’s College, Hyderabad [2]St Marys College • Acting course in Mumbai [3]Rediff • Keyboard at Trinity College, London [4]Rediff • Training in acting and martial arts in Los Angeles [5]Rediff |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Playing Keyboard, Travelling |
| Tattoo | He has a tattoo on his right hand. |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | • Samantha Ruth Prabhu (2015-2017) • Sobhita Dhulipala (actress) (June 2022-present) |
| Marriage Date | • 6 October 2017 (Hindu ceremony) • 7 October 2017 (Christian ceremony) |
| Family | |
| Ex- wife | Samantha Ruth Prabhu (m.2017-div.2022) [6]ABPNote: He got separated with Samantha in 2021. [7]Hindustan Times |
| Parents | Father– Akkineni Nagarjuna (actor) Mother– Lakshmi Daggubati (interior designer) |
| Other relative(s) | Paternal grandfather: Akkineni Nageswara Rao (actor) Maternal grandfather: D. Ramanaidu (producer) Step-mother: Amala Mukherjee (actress) Half-brother(s): 2 • Akhil Akkineni (from Nagarjuna and Amala) • Name Not Known (from Lakshmi Daggubati Vijayaraghavan and stepfather Sharath Vijayaraghavan) Maternal uncle: Venkatesh (actor) Cousin(s): 3 • Rana Daggubati (actor) • Sumanth (actor) • Sushanth (actor) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Naga Chaitanya
- Naga Chaitanya is a well-known Indian actor primarily recognized for his contributions to the Telugu film industry. His portrayal of Karthik in the 2010 Telugu movie Ye Maaya Chesave gained him significant popularity. Additionally, he has delivered notable performances in films such as Premam (2016), Majili (2019), Venky Mama (2019), Love Story (2021), and Bangarraju (2022).
- Naga Chaitanya was born into the illustrious Akkineni-Daggubati family, known for its rich legacy of Telugu actors, directors, and producers. During his childhood, he cherished precious moments spent with his father.
- Having finished his studies in Chennai, he made his way back to Hyderabad to continue pursuing his undergraduate degree. Throughout his time in school, he actively participated in the school band, showcasing his talents on the keyboard and bass guitar. Furthermore, he pursued formal training in keyboard at Trinity College London.
- In his sophomore year of college, he expressed his desire to pursue acting as his profession to his father.
- When he was a child, his parents divorced.
- Prior to embarking on his acting career, he enrolled in a three-month acting course in Mumbai. Subsequently, he pursued further training in acting and martial arts in Los Angeles.
- Naga Chaitanya played the role of Vishwa in the Telugu films Dhada (2011), Dohchay (2015), Yuddham Sharanam (2017), Venky Mama (2019), and Thank You (2022).
- In the Telugu films Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010), Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini (2015), Aatadukundam Raa (2016), Mahanati (2018), and Oh! Baby (2019), he made cameo appearances. Additionally, Naga Chaitanya played a significant role in Mahanati.
- Radha Mohan was portrayed by him in the Telugu film Manam back in 2014, marking a dual role.
- From 2017 to 2020, he consecutively made it to the Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Men list for three years in a row.
- Samantha took to Instagram in October 2021 to announce her separation from Chaitanya. In a heartfelt message, she expressed gratitude for the kindness and support they had received. After careful consideration, they had decided to end their marriage and pursue separate paths. Despite this, they cherished the strong friendship they had built over the past decade, which had served as the foundation of their relationship. Samantha requested their fans, well wishers, and the media to offer support and respect their privacy during this challenging time. She thanked everyone for their understanding and unwavering support.
- One of the cast members in the Hindi film Laal Singh Chaddha, released in 2022, was Naga Chaitanya who portrayed the character Balaraju Bodi.
- At the age of 18, he received his inaugural car as a gift from his father.
- In an interview, he openly discussed his introverted nature and lack of activity on social media. He admitted, “To be honest, I feel quite disconnected from the online world. I don’t find myself particularly interesting in that realm.” However, during the release of his films, he does dedicate more time to reading rather than posting. He actively engages in conversations, reads reviews, and observes reactions. Despite this, he remains cautious not to get too deeply involved due to the presence of harmful content. He emphasized the importance of filtering and determining what is beneficial and detrimental to avoid exhaustion and being led astray.
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