Naga Chaitanya

23 Nov, 1986 | Hyderabad

Actor

Biography

Naga Chaitanya is an Indian film actor who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He is the son of popular actor Akkineni Nagarjuna , the grandson of Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, and the nephew of actor Venkatesh .  Background Naga Chaitanya was born on November 23, 1986, to actor Akkineni Nagarjuna and his first wife, Lakshmi. However, his parents split before his first birthday, and he subsequently lived with his father and his stepmother, Amala, a prominent actress. Nagarjuna also had another son with Amala, called Akhil Akkineni, who played the lead role in Sisindri as a two-year-old. Moreover, Naga Chaitanya's grandfather, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, was one of the thespians of Telugu cinema, with cousins Sumanth and Sushanth also being film actors. His maternal grandfather, D. Ramanaidu, is a famous producer in the film industry, while his maternal uncle, Venkatesh, is also one of Telugu cinema's biggest actors. Naga Chaitanya initially did not want to become an actor but had a sudden change of mind, which resulted in his parents sending him to an acting school in Mumbai and then to Hollywood to learn dancing and fighting before he made his debut. Career Following the legacy led by his family in films, Naga Chaitanya's debut was widely anticipated. After several rumours regarding his debut, during the audio launch of his father's film, King, Chaitanya was introduced to the film world, and there his debut film was launched. Josh, directed by newcomer Vasu Varma and produced by Dil Raju, pairs him opposite a fellow debutant and child of an actress, Karthika Nair, the daughter of Radha. Personal life Chaitanya first met actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu on the sets of Ye Maaya Chesave in 2010. After years of friendship, their relationship turned romantic in November 2015. The couple got engaged on January 29, 2017, and later that year, they tied the knot in Goa. They celebrated their union with two ceremonies—a Hindu wedding on October 6 and a Christian wedding on October 7—both intimate events attended by close friends and family. Fondly known as "ChaySam" by their fans, the couple's relationship was widely admired. However, on October 2, 2021, after much speculation, Chaitanya and Samantha announced their separation, bringing their four-year marriage to an end. Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala celebrated their engagement on August 8, 2024, at 9:42 a.m. in an intimate and private ceremony held at their residence. The event was attended by close family and friends, marking a significant moment in their relationship. As the couple prepares for their upcoming wedding, details about the ceremony remain under wraps. Fans and well-wishers are eagerly awaiting an official announcement from the family regarding the wedding date and further celebrations.