The Rise of Allu Arjun: From Child Artist to Pan-India Superstar

Allu Arjun Biography

Allu Arjun is Iconic Star of Indian Cinema and one of the best actor of Telugu movies. He is also known by the nicknames Bunny, Mallu Arjun and after Puspa 2 people also known as Puspa. His father name is Allu Aravind, a film producer, and uncle is Chiranjeevi, a renowned actor in Telugu cinema. Allu Arjun is also known as Stylish star for his unique acting and dancing.

Allu Arjun Education

Allu Arjun did his primary school at St. Patrick's School in Chennai and got BBA degree from MSR College in Hyderabad. Allu Arjun did his primary school at St. Patrick's School in Chennai and got BBA degree from MSR College in Hyderabad. During his collage time he found an interest in acting and attended workshops, Kishore Naveet Kapur in Mumbai in 2002. He loves acting and seriously his career in this and now he becomes the most paid actor of Indian cinema for the role of Puspa Raj in Puspa and Puspa 2 The Rule.

Allu Arjun Family

Allu Arjun father name is Allu Aravind, a film producer, and uncle is Chiranjeevi. Allu Arjun real brother name is Allu Sirish (Telgu Actor). Ram Charan (Tollywood actor) the famous actor of Indian ciema, is cousin brother of Allu Arjun. He Married to Sneha Reddy (entrepreneur, social media influencer) on March 6, 2011, and they have a child named Allu Ayaan.

Allu Arjun Career

Allu Arjun started his career as a child artist in 1985 Telugu-language film 'Vijetha' directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. He made his acting debut in the drama movie Gangotri in 2003 playing the role of Simhadri. Next year in 2004, He acted in Sukumar's romantic action drama movie Arya in Telugu and won the CineMAA Award and the 'Nandi Award’.

After that Arjun seen in movies such as Bunny (2005), Happy (2006), Desamuduru (2007), and Parugu (2008). He starred in the 2009 film Arya 2 which served as a sort of prequel to the 2004 movie Arya. Allu Arjun's subsequent films are Vedam (2010), Badrinath (2011), Julayi (2012), and Iddarammayilatho (2013).

In 2014, Allu Arjun had back to back three film releases, including the highly successful Telugu hits movie 'Yevadu' and 'Race Gurram’. In 2015, he starred as Viraj Anand in the Telugu action-drama S/O Satyamurthy. The movie not only famous in Telgu but also famous in Hindi dubbed movie which made Allu Arjun leading star in Telgu cinema.

In 2016, Allu Arjun lead a Telugu-language action drama film Sarrainodu, written & directed by Boyapati Srinu and produced by Allu Aravind has a great success in Telgu cinema. He works with Rakul Preet Singh (Indian Actor) in this movie. In following year, a Comedy Action movie direct by Harish Shankar DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham has a great success in telgu cinema.

In 2018, Naa Peru Surya Na Illu is a Telugu action film starring Allu Arjun, direct by Vakkantham Vamsi has great success. In 2020, Allu Arjun action/comedy movie Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo also the best movie of Allu Arjun.

Pushpa: The Rise (2021), is one of the best movie of Allu Arjun again direct by Sukumar. He played the role Puspa Raj. Pushpa has become a PAN India success, with spreading across Telugu states and then the entire country. Pushpa was a huge success in Bollywood as well. Pushpa has turned Allu Arjun into a true Pan-India star by amassing over 100 crores during the Pandemic. Many celebrities praised Allu Arjun and Sukumar after seeing the first instalment.

Puspa 2 The Rule Allu Arjun best movie recently released in 5 December 2024. Puspa 2 budget 400-500 cr and worldwide collection of around 1500 cr becomes 2nd largest movie of Indian cinema after Amir Khan movie Dangal. Some famous dialogue of Pushpa in Hindi are Puspa naam sunke flower samjh kya fire hai main and Puspa Jhukega nai. I personally watch this movie that is the one of the best movie I ever seen.

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Allu Arjun Movie List

Year Allu Arjun Movies

2025 AA 21

2025 Icon

2024 Pushpa 2: The Rule

2021 Pushpa: The Rise

2020 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo

2018 Naa Peru Surya Naa Illu India

2017 DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham

2016 Sarrainodu

2015 S/O Satyamurthy

2015 Rudhramadevi

2014 I Am That Change

2014 Yevadu

2014 Race Gurram

2013 Iddarammayilatho

2012 Julayi

2011 Badrinath

2010 Varudu

2010 Vedam

2009 Arya 2

2008 Parugu

2007 Desamuduru

2007 Shankar Dada Zindabad

2006 Happy

2005 Bunny

2004 Arya

2003 Gangotri

2001 Daddy

1986 Swathi Muthyam

1985 Vijetha

Allu Arjun Awards

CineMAA Awards

2016 Winner CineMAA Award Best Actor: Critics Rudhramadevi (2015)

2015 Winner CineMAA Award Best Actor - Male Race Gurram (2014)

2010 Nominee CineMAA Award Best Actor - Male Arya 2 (2009)

2004 Winner CineMAA Award Best Debut Actor Gangotri (2003)

Filmfare Awards South

2017 Winner Filmfare Award - Telugu Film Industry Best Actor: Critics Sarrainodu (2016)

2016 Winner Filmfare Award - Telugu Film Industry Best Supporting Actor Rudhramadevi (2015)

2015 Winner Filmfare Award - Telugu Film Industry Best Actor Race Gurram (2014)

2011 Winner Filmfare Award - Telugu Film Industry Best Actor Vedam (2010)

2009 Winner Filmfare Award - Telugu Film Industry Best Actor Parugu (2008)

IIFA Utsavam

2017 Winner Telugu Cinema Best Actor in a Supporting Role Rudhramadevi (2015)

Nandi Awards

2016 Winner Nandi Award Best Character Actor Rudhramadevi (2015)

2011 Winner Nandi Award Special Jury Award Vedam (2010)

2009 Winner Nandi Award Special Jury Award Parugu (2008)

2005 Winner Nandi Award Special Jury Award Arya (2004)

South Indian International Movie Awards

2022 Winner SIIMA - Telugu Best Actor in a Leading Role Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1 (2021)

2021 Winner SIIMA - Telugu Best Actor in a Leading Role Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)

2017 Nominee SIIMA - Telugu Best Actor in a Leading Role Sarrainodu (2016)

2016 Winner SIIMA - Telugu Best Actor: Critics Rudhramadevi (2015)

2015 Winner Generation Next Award Stylish Youth Icon of South Indian Cinema (Male)

Allu Arjun Upcoming Movies

Upcoming Movie

Year

AA 21

2025

ICON

2025

Pushpa 3

2025

FAQs

1. What is Allu Arjun income?

Arjun is one of the highest-paid actors in the Telugu film industry. He reportedly earned Rs 300 crore for Pushpa 2. Allu Arjun's net worth is estimated at Rs 460 crore.

2. Who is the best friend of Allu Arjun?

Allu Arjun best friends are Sukumar, Sandeep Ramineni and Prabhas.

3. What is Allu Arjun's real name?

Allu Arjun is Iconic Star of Indian Cinema and one of the best actor of Telugu movies. He is also known by the nicknames Bunny, Mallu Arjun and after Puspa 2 people also known as Puspa.