Tollywood actor Allu Arjun turns 42 on March 8. The actor celebrated his birthday with his family. The actor’s wife, Allu Sneha Reddy, shared a glimpse of the Pushpa actor’s birthday on her social media.
Allu Arjun has been in the entertainment industry for over two decades. He has established himself as one of the most talented and versatile actors. He has come a long way from his humble beginnings to become a household name in Tollywood and beyond. Here’s a look at his career on his birthday.
Early life and career
Allu Arjun was born to a film producer, Allu Aravind, and his mother, Nirmala. Growing up in a film-loving family, he was surrounded by movies from a young age. He started acting as a child, first appearing in the 1985 film Vijetha.
However, he got a big break with his role in the 1986 film Swarna Kamari.
Breakthrough and rise to stardom
Allu Arjun bagged his breakthrough role in 2003 with the film Gangotri. The film was a commercial success and established him as a leading actor in Tollywood. However, his performance in the 2004 film Arya rose him to stardom. The film's massive success and his charming on-screen presence made him a household name.
Arya’s success was followed by a series of hit films, including Bunny (2005), Happy Days (2007), and Parugu (2008).
Allu Arjun eventually proved that he could play different types of roles. He showed his acting range in movies like Vedam (2010) and Julayi (2012), which helped establish him as one of the top actors in Tollywood.
National recognition
Allu Arjun’s performance in the 2014 film Race Gurram helped him earn recognition at the national level as well as critical acclamation. The actor’s performance was widely appreciated by the audience and the critics alike. He has also won numerous accolades and nominations throughout his career, including two Filmfare Awards and a Nandi Award.
Additionally, Allu Arjun became the first Telugu actor to receive the National Award for Best Actor in 2023.
Pan-India success
In recent years, Allu Arjun has become a star across India, not just in Tollywood. His movies, like DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017) and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020), have been loved by people all over India.
Meanwhile, Allu Arjun's starrer Pushpa franchise has catapulted him to international fame, showcasing his talent to a global audience. The film's massive success, particularly in the Hindi belt, introduced him to a broader audience beyond India.
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He went on to win a National Award Best Actor for his role of Pushpa in the hit movie.
The film’s hook steps and catchy dialogues helped the actor to gain a significant fan base all over the country.
The actor currently has a series of upcoming projects in his pipeline, which would add to his success. He will next star in AA 21, ICON and Pushpa 3: The Rampage.
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