Allu Arjun Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
Bio/Wiki | |
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Nickname(s) | Bunny [1]The Times of India |
Names earned | • Stylish Star [2]Asianet News • Mallu Arjun [3]The Times of India |
Profession | Actor |
Famous Role | 'Molleti Pushpa Raj' in the Telugu film 'Pushpa: The Rise' (2021) |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
Weight (approx.) | 75 Kg (165 lbs) |
Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 42 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 15 Inches |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Light Brown |
Career | |
Debut | Film (child actor): Vijetha (1985) as 'Saratha's Son' Film: Gangotri (2003) as 'Simhadri' |
Awards, Honours, Achievements | 2003: Special Jury Award for the Telugu film ‘Gangotri’ at the Nandi Awards 2004: Best Male Debut Award for the Telugu film ‘Gangotri’ at the CineMAA Awards 2004: Best Male Debut Award for the film ‘Gangotri’ at the Santosham Film Awards 2009: Best Actor – Telugu Award for the Telugu film ‘Parugu’ at the Filmfare Awards South 2010: Best Stylish Actor Award for the Telugu film ‘Arya 2’ South Scope Lifestyle Awards 2011: Best Actor – Telugu Award for the Telugu film ‘Vedam’ at the Filmfare Awards South 2015: Best Actor – Telugu Award for the Telugu film ‘Race Gurram’ at the Filmfare Awards South 2015: Stylish Youth Icon of South Indian Cinema (Male) Award 2016: Pravasi Ratna Puraskaram (PRP) by the popular Malayalam TV channel Asianet and became the first Telugu star of the generation to receive an award for work in the neighbouring film industry 2016: Best Actor (Critics) – Telugu Award for the Telugu film ‘Rudhramadevi’ at the South Indian International Movie Awards 2017: Favorite Actor Award for the Telugu film ‘DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham’ at the Zee Cine Awards Telugu 2017: Most Popular Actor of the Year – Male Award for the Telugu film ‘Sarrainodu’ at the Sakshi Excellence Awards 2021: Best Actor – Telugu Award for the Telugu film ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’ at the South Indian International Movie Awards 2022: Best Actor - Telugu Award for the 2021 film 'Pushpa: The Rise' at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2023: National Film Award for Best Actor for the 2021 film 'Pushpa: The Rise' |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 8 April 1982 (Thursday) |
Age (as of 2024) | 42 Years |
Birthplace | Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
Zodiac sign | Aries |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Chennai |
School | St. Patrick’s School, Chennai |
College/University | MSR College, Hyderabad |
Educational Qualification | BBA |
Blood Group | B positive [4]Asianet News |
Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian [5]Telangana Today |
Hobbies | Collecting antique things, reading, photography, drawing |
Tattoo(s) | Allu Arjun has three tattoos. On his left hand’s wrist: His wife’s name, Sneha |
Controversy | Arrested for Sandhya Theater Stampede On 4 December 2024, Allu Arjun had visited the Sandhya Theater for the promotion of his film Pusha 2. During his visit, the crowd became uncontrollable, causing a stampede that resulted in the death of a woman and the injury of her child. Thereafter, an FIR was lodged against him following which, on 13 December 2024, Allu was taken into custody. He was then sent to a 14-day remand. However, on the same day, the Madras High Court granted him interim bail. |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Date | 6 March 2011 |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Sneha Reddy |
Children | Son- Allu Ayaan Daughter- Allu Arha |
Parents | Father- Allu Arvind (film producer) Mother- Nirmala (homemaker) |
Siblings | Brother- Allu Venkatesh (elder) Sister- Allu Sirish (younger; actor) |
Favourites | |
Actor | Chiranjeevi |
Actress | Rani Mukerji |
Film(s) | ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’ (1992), ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ (1995), ‘Indra’ (2002) |
Food | Biryani |
Cuisine(s) | Thai, Mexican |
Colour | Black |
Book | Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson |
Exercise(s) | Calisthenics, Skill training |
Style Quotient | |
Car Collection | • Rolls-Royce Cullinan • Hummer H2 • Jaguar XJL • Range Rover Vogue • Volvo XC90 T8 Excellence • Customised Vanity Van 'Falcon' (Rs 7 crores) [6]The Financial Express |
Aircraft Collection | A private jet |
Expensive Things/Valuables | He has an extravagant collection of watches. [7]Koimoi [8]MensXP [9]South China Morning Post • Cartier Santos 100XL • Graham Chronofighter GMT • Hublot Big Bang Steel Carbon • Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel • Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 • Casio A158WA 1Q • Breitling Avenger Hurrican 45 |
Money Factor | |
Salary/Income (approx.) | Rs 125 crores for the 2024 Telugu film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' [10]The Financial Express [11]The Times of India |
Assets/Properties | A house worth around Rs 100 crores in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad [12]India Today |
Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 340 crores (as of 2024) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Allu Arjun
- Allu Arjun was born in a family of actors and film producers.
- Allu Arjun for the first time appeared on the silver screen as a child artist in Chiranjeevi’s film ‘Vijetha’ (1985).
- During his school days, he was good at gymnastics and martial arts.
- Chiranjeevi, Nagendra Babu, and Pawan Kalyan are among his uncles from the film industry.
- His grandfather, Allu Rama Lingaiah, was a great comedian in his time.
- In 2010, he showcased his singing talent by lending his voice to the song ‘Prapancham Naaventa Vasthunte’ from the Telugu film ‘Vedam,’ along with Anuj Gurwara, Achu, and Chaitra.
- He sang the remix version of the song ‘Pakdo Pakdo’ from the 2012 Telugu film ‘Julayi.’
- He has acted in several popular Telugu films, including ‘Arya 2’ (2009), ‘Vedam’ (2010), ‘Julayi’ (2012), ‘Race Gurram’ (2014), ‘S/O Satyamurthy’ (2015), ‘Rudhramadevi’ (2015), ‘Sarrainodu’ (2016), ‘DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham’ (2017), and ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’ (2020).
- In 2014, he acted in a short film ‘I Am That Change’ to spread social awareness on the occasion of Independence Day.
- From the list of 100 celebrities, he was ranked 80th in the Forbes India Celebrity list in 2014, 42nd in 2015, and 43rd in 2016 based on earnings, while he was ranked 59th in terms of fame. [14]The Times of India
- He donates blood and helps mentally challenged kids on his birthday.
- Allu Arjun has been the most searched Telugu film actor on Google Search several times. [15]The Times of India
- He’s an avid reader and likes reading personality development books.
- In 2016, he launched a nightclub called ‘800 Jubilee’ in collaboration with M Kitchens and Buffalo Wild Wings in Hyderabad.
- He is the only Telugu actor with a huge fan following in Kerala.
- He is also a charcoal artist.
- He hit the spotlight after he played the titular role in the 2021 Telugu action drama film ‘Pushpa: The Rise.’
- In an interview, when he was asked about his plans to debut in the Bollywood industry, he replied,
Hindi films are on my wish list for sure. Especially, when you have so much appreciation coming your way. Cinema is a universal language even though culture differs from region to region. Eventually, the content has to touch the heart. Also, the Hindi satellite is a huge source of revenue for us. But to step into Hindi films, I need the right filmmaker and the right script. Some offers did come along but nothing exceptional as such. Maybe, it’s time for me to move things and work around it.” [17]Filmfare
- In 2022, he was ranked as the 19th most searched Asian on Google during the mid-year period. [18]Zoom
- Allu Arjun was acknowledged as one of the most influential young Indians in 2020 by GQ magazine. [19]123Telugu
- In October 2022, he was honoured at the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2022 awards. While speaking at the event, he said,
I’ve been working in the film industry for 20 years now. I’ve received many awards in the south, this is the first time I’m ever receiving an award from the north so it’s very special for me.” [20]The Indian Express
- In 2022, he was featured in the music video for the song ‘Memu Aagamu’ by Armaan Malik and the South Korean girl group Tri.be.
- Allu Arjun reportedly declined a Rs. 10 crore offer from a liquor and tobacco brand in 2023. According to sources, the offer was to promote the products of the brand in the film ‘Pushpa 2,’ but Arjun declined due to his principles against endorsing such brands. [21]News 18
- He considers Amitabh Bachchan as his role model. [22]Filmfare
- In an interview, while talking about a crazy fan interaction, he mentioned,
My crew informed me that some fans from the Middle East had come to Hyderabad just to see me. They had been waiting for almost two days in the hope of catching a glimpse of me. I invited them in and offered them tea. They shared that they had a collection of my pictures and videos back home. They watched my films even though they didn’t understand the language. It was a humbling experience.” [23]Filmfare
- In an interview, he admitted that he consumes alcohol. [24]YouTube – Bollywood Life
- In March 2024, his wax statue was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in Dubai.
15 years back we were excited as tourists to visit Madam Tussauds and click pictures. Never ever thought one day I'll be clicking it with your own statue. Whatte journey! Proud of you 😘@alluarjun pic.twitter.com/SFMdsKDXMs
— Allu Sirish (@AlluSirish) March 29, 2024
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