Allu Arjun (born 8 April 1982) is an Indian actor who works in Telugu cinema. Fans call him “Stylish Star” and “Icon Star”. He is known for his dancing and style, and for hits such as Arya, Race Gurram and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. His role as the red-sandalwood smuggler Pushpa Raj in Pushpa: The Rise (2021) made him the first Telugu actor to win the National Film Award for Best Actor. Its sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024), is one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever.
Quick Facts
| Full name | Allu Arjun |
| Nicknames | Stylish Star, Icon Star, Bunny |
| Born | 8 April 1982, Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Age | 44 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Family | Allu Aravind (father, producer); Allu Ramalingaiah (grandfather); Chiranjeevi (uncle); Allu Sirish (brother) |
| Spouse | Sneha Reddy (m. 2011) |
| Children | 2 (Ayaan, Arha) |
| Known for | Arya, Desamuduru, Race Gurram, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Pushpa |
Early Life and Family
Allu Arjun was born in Madras into a leading Telugu film family. His father, Allu Aravind, is a major film producer who founded Geetha Arts. His grandfather, Allu Ramalingaiah, was a celebrated comedian who appeared in more than 1,000 films. The megastar Chiranjeevi is his uncle by marriage, and his younger brother, Allu Sirish, is also an actor. He appeared as a child in Vijetha (1985).
Career
Allu Arjun made his lead debut in Gangotri (2003). His breakthrough came with Sukumar’s Arya (2004), a quirky romance that became a big hit and was widely remade. He followed it with Bunny (2005), Desamuduru (2007), Parugu (2008), Arya 2 (2009) and the acclaimed anthology film Vedam (2010).
His hits of the 2010s included Julayi (2012), Race Gurram (2014), S/O Satyamurthy (2015), Sarrainodu (2016) and Duvvada Jagannadham (2017). Trivikram Srinivas’s family entertainer Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) was one of the biggest Telugu hits ever, and its soundtrack went viral.
In Sukumar’s Pushpa: The Rise (2021), Allu Arjun played Pushpa Raj, a labourer who rises through a red-sandalwood smuggling ring, opposite Rashmika Mandanna. The film was a success across India, and its gestures and dialogues became a national craze. It won him the National Film Award for Best Actor, the first for a Telugu actor. Pushpa 2: The Rule (December 2024) grossed more than ₹1,500 crore worldwide, placing it among the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. He is next working with the director Atlee on a large-scale project.
Personal Life
Allu Arjun married Sneha Reddy in 2011, and they have a son, Ayaan, and a daughter, Arha, who appeared as a child actress in Shaakuntalam (2023). In December 2024 a woman died in a crowd crush at a Hyderabad cinema during a Pushpa 2 premiere screening that he attended. He was briefly arrested in connection with the incident and was granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court.
Awards and Honours
Selected Filmography
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Allu Arjun born?
Allu Arjun was born on 8 April 1982 in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India and is 44 years old.
What is Allu Arjun known for?
Known for: Arya, Desamuduru, Race Gurram, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Pushpa.
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