Allari Naresh

Allari Naresh
Native name అల్లరి నరేష్
Born Edara Naresh
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Residence Hyderabad, Telangana
Other names Sudden Star, Comedy King[1]
Occupation actor and producer
Years active 2002 – present
Height 6' 2.6"[2][3]
Spouse(s) Virupa Kantamneni (m. 2015)[1]
Parent(s) E. V. V. Satyanarayana
Saraswati Kumari
Relatives Aryan Rajesh (brother)
Website www.allarinaresh.com

Allari Naresh (born Edara Naresh) is an Indian film actor who stars in Tollywood films. He is the son of Telugu veteran director and producer E. V. V. Satyanarayana.

Born and brought up in Chennai,[4] Tamil Nadu, he moved to Hyderabad after completing his schooling at Sri M. Venkatasubbha Rao Matriculation Higher Secondary School at T. Nagar, Chennai. He is fluent in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and English. He got the moniker "Allari" after the success of his first film in Tollywood. His debut film in Tamil, Kurumbu, was a remake of Allari. He received Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor[5] and Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award[6] in 2008 for his performance as "Gali Seenu" in the movie Gamyam.

He produces films along with his elder brother Aryan Rajesh under their production company, E. V .V. Cinema. He married Virupa Kantamneni in May 2015.[7]

Film career

2002–2007 : Debut and breakthrough

Naresh made his foray into films under the direction of Ravi Babu in the film Allari, an adult comedy in which he played the role of an 18-year-old who is infatuated with a beautiful girl. His performance was well praised by the critics. idlebrain.com wrote, "Naresh is a natural actor and he suited the role perfectly. His dialogue delivery is perfect and has very good timing in doing comedy. He has a bright future ahead, if he chooses his future projects carefully."[8] The film did exceptionally well at the Box office, giving him recognition as "Allari Naresh". However, his next film Dhana Laxmi I Love You, a remake of Hera Pheri, received negative reviews, ultimately faltering at the Box office. His third release Thotti Gang, co-starring Prabhu Deva and Sunil, was successful at the Box office, which was followed by two flops Juniors, the remake of Thulluvadho Ilamai and Praanam, which featured him in a dual role.

Naresh got his resurgence in the form of Maa Alludu Very Good, co-starring Rajendra Prasad, which was a massive hit at the box office. He debuted in Tamil with Kurumbu, a remake of Allari, which failed at the box office. His next was Nenu co-starring Veda and Abhishek, which is a remake of Kaadhal Kondein. Though the film was a failure at the Box office, he received wide critical acclaim for his portrayal of Vinod, a psychotic who falls in love with his friend, only to know that she's in love with his close friend, thus marking it as one of his finest performances till date. IndiaGlitz wrote, "Naresh is more than adequate in a role that is a challenge to even seasoned artistes. He has to kindle detest as well as sympathy. It is a tightrope walk, and he passes muster. The only way for Naresh after this film is up."[9]

Naresh's lean phase continued with flops like Nuvvante Naakistam, Danger and Party, succeeded by Kithakithalu, a blockbuster at the box office, with critics appreciating Naresh's performance. Though Roommates and Gopi – Goda Meedha Pilli failed at the box office, his stardom remained unchanged. His next successful film, Athili Sattibabu LKG, boosted his career, making him a common name in the Telugu film industry. Later on, after two back-to-back flops in the form of Allare Allari and Pellaindi Kaani, Naresh got his next success in the form of Seema Shastri, thus ending 2007 on a happy note.

2008–2011: Stardom

Naresh had eight releases in 2008, a rare feat in those days. His first three releases Sundara Kanda, Vishaka Express, in which he played a negative role, and Pelli Kaani Prasad bombed at the box office, with Naresh's performance in the film Vishaka Express getting huge applause from critics. His next film Gamyam, co-starring Sharwanand, was a critical as well as commercial success. Naresh played the role of Gali Seenu, a motorcycle thief who brings a change in the hero's attitude by his actions. His performance was well praised by the critics. Rediff wrote, "Allari Naresh has finally found his groove. He excels as Srinu, a role that somewhat resembles what Jagapathi Babu played in Anthahpuram. The timing of his one-liners is absolutely perfect and natural. One has to see the film to believe it."[10] He received Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor[5] and Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award[6] for his performance, which remains to be one of his best performances in his career. While Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters and Blade Babji were hits at the box office, Siddu From Sikakulam was an average and Dongala Bandi was a flop at the box office. 2009 had two releases of Naresh, which were Fitting Master and Bendu Apparao R.M.P. Fitting Master was an average grosser, while Bendu Apparao R.M.P. was a super hit at the box office, which was the only successful film at that time, which stood resisting the super-success Magadheera.[11]

He had seven releases in 2010, again a rare feat. He first starred in Shambo Shiva Shambo, a remake of Tamil Film Nadodigal, co-starring Ravi Teja and Siva Balaji. The film was a failure at the box office, but received critical praise. While Rambabu Gadi Pellam, Aakasa Ramanna, and Subhapradam were flops at the box office, Betting Bangaraju, Saradaga Kasepu and Kathi Kantha Rao were super hits at the box office. 2011 saw Naresh acting in five films, one of which was a cameo appearance. His first release of the year was Aha Naa Pellanta, co-starring Ritu Barmecha, Srihari, Subbaraju. He played the role of Subrahmanyam aka Subbu, a software engineer whose life takes a drastic turn when he and a girl of faction background misunderstand that they made love with each other. His performance was well praised by the critics. The film was a huge success, which was the only hit for Telugu cinema along with Ravi Teja's Mirapakay and Nani's Ala Modalaindi.[12] His next release, Seema Tapakai, was also a huge success at the box office. He appeared in a cameo appearance in the film Chandamama Katha, while his next film Madatha Kaja was an average at the box office. His last release was Poraali, a Tamil film which was a remarkable success at the box office. It was dubbed into Telugu as Sangharshana, which was a disaster at the Telugu box office.

2012–present

2012 saw Naresh starring in three films. The first was Nuvva Nena co-starring Shriya Saran and Sharwanand, which is based on Deewana Mastana. The film failed at the box office. His next film was Sudigadu, a film composed of various spoofs on nearly 100 Telugu films, directed by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao. The film did exceptionally well at the box office, cementing his position in Telugu cinema.[13] His last release of the year was Yamudiki Mogudu, in which he plays the role of a stage artist whose fate is not designed by the creator and his life after he falls in love with the daughter of the lord of death. The film was also a super hit at the box office.[14] His next film in 2013 was Action 3D, the first Indian 3D comedy film in Telugu, co-starring Shaam, Vaibhav Reddy, Raju Sundaram, Kamna Jethmalani, Ritu Barmecha and Neelam Upadhyay.[15] Besides, he also starred in Kevvu Keka co-starring Sharmila Mandre.[16] In 2014, Naresh was seen in the film Laddu Babu by Ravi Babu.[17] Jump Jilani is in the final stages of shooting. Allari Naresh plays dual roles in this comedy film and it's the remake of a superhit Tamil film, Kalakalappu. The film also stars Isha Chawla and Swathi Deekshith in lead roles.[18] Allari Naresh teamed up with filmmaker Indraganti Mohana Krishna for the film Bandipotu, produced by his elder brother Aryan Rajesh under E. V .V. Cinema banner. The film features Naresh and Eesha in lead roles while Srinivas Avasarala, Posani Krishna Murali, Tanikella Bharani and Sampoornesh Babu appear in other pivotal roles.[19] The film is titled and based on N. T. Rama Rao's 1968 film of the same name.[20] The film released received mixed reviews from Idlebrain Jeevi and greatandhra pointing at the slow narration, however, praised Naresh's performance.[21][22] He is starring in an upcoming film, James Bond, written and directed by Sai Kishore Macha and produced by Anil Sunkara under the banner A. K. Entertainments. It features Naresh along with Sakshi Chaudhary in lead roles. The film was initially scheduled to be released on June 26, 2015 but postponed to July 17, 2015.[23] Later makers announced the release date as July 24, 2015.[24] He is also co-starring with veteran Telugu actor Manchu Mohan Babu in the film Manchu Mama Alludu Kanchu to be directed by Srinivas Reddy, which is in the pre-production stage.[25] The film also stars Meena and Ramya Krishnan in lead roles and is Naresh's 50th movie.[26]

Filmography

Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

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No Year Title Role(s) Language Notes
1 2002 Allari Ravi Telugu
2 2002 Dhana Laxmi I Love You Raju Telugu Remake of Hera Pheri
3 2002 Thotti Gang Achi Babu Telugu Based on Saving Silverman
4 2003 Juniors Mahesh Telugu Remake of Tamil movie Thulluvadho Ilamai
5 2003 Praanam Sivudu Telugu Dual role
6 2003 Maa Alludu Very Good Purse Ram aka Parasuram Telugu
7 2003 Kurumbu Ravi Tamil Remake of Allari
8 2004 Nenu Vinod Telugu Remake of Tamil movie Kaadhal Kondein
9 2004 Bommalata Babu Telugu Guest appearance
10 2005 Nuvvante Naakishtam Devudu Telugu
11 2005 Danger Satya Telugu Dubbed in Tamil as Abhayam in 2012
12 2006 Party Bujji Telugu
13 2006 Kithakithalu Relangi Rajababu Telugu
14 2006 Roommates Rama Krishna Telugu
15 2006 Gopi – Goda Meedha Pilli Gopi Telugu
16 2007 Athili Sattibabu LKG Athili Sattibabu Telugu
17 2007 Allare Allari Veera Babu Telugu
18 2007 Pellaindi Kaani Attchi Babu Telugu
19 2007 Seema Shastri Seema Sastri Telugu Remade as Super Shastri
20 2008 Sundara Kanda Journalist Telugu
21 2008 Vishaka Express Ravi Varma Telugu Based on Strangers on a Train
22 2008 Pelli Kaani Prasad Prasad Telugu
23 2008 Gamyam Gali Seenu Telugu Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award[6]
Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor[5]
Remade as Kadhalna Summa Illai in Tamil; as Savaari in Kannada ; in Bengali as Dui Prithibi
24 2008 Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters Ramachandran Telugu
25 2008 Siddu from Sikakulam Siddhu Telugu
26 2008 Blade Babji Babji / Krishna Manohar Telugu Based on Blue Streak
Remade as Kiladi Kitty
27 2008 Dongala Bandi Rama Krishna Telugu
28 2009 Fitting Master Sampath Telugu
29 2009 Bendu Apparao R.M.P Apparao Telugu
30 2010 Shambo Shiva Shambo Malli Telugu Remake of Tamil Film Nadodigal
31 2010 Rambabu Gadi Pellam Rambabu Telugu
32 2010 Aakasa Ramanna Rana Telugu
33 2010 Betting Bangaraju Bangarraju Telugu
34 2010 Subhapradam Chakri Telugu
35 2010 Saradaga Kasepu Ranga Babu Telugu Remake of Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
36 2010 Kathi Kantha Rao Kathi Kantha Rao Telugu
37 2011 Aha Naa Pellanta Subbu Telugu
38 2011 Seema Tapakai Krishna Telugu
39 2011 Madatha Kaja Kalyan Telugu
40 2011 Poraali Nallavan Tamil Dubbed in Telugu as Sangharshana
41 2012 Nuvva Nena Avinash Telugu Remake of Deewana Mastana
42 2012 Sudigadu Shiva & Kamesh Telugu Dual role
Remake of Thamizh Padam
43 2012 Yamudiki Mogudu Naresh Telugu
44 2013 Action 3D Bala Vardhan aka Bava Telugu Adaptation of The Hangover
45 2013 Kevvu Keka Bhuchi Raju Telugu
46 2014 Laddu Babu Laddu Babu Telugu
47 2014 Jump Jilani Satti Babu & Ram Babu Telugu Dual Role
Remake of Kalakalappu[18]
48 2014 Brother of Bommali[27] Rama Krishna Telugu
49 2015 Bandipotu Viswa Telugu
50 2015 James Bond Nani Telugu Based on My Wife Is a Gangster
51 2015 Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu Balaraju Telugu
52 2016 Selfie Raja Eshwar Reddy Telugu Based on Kannada film Victory
53 2016 "Intlo Dayyam Nakem Bhayyam" G Nageswara Reddy Telugu

Cameo Appearance

No Year Title Role Director(s) Notes Ref
1 2001 Maa Aavida Meeda Vottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi himself E. V. V. Satyanarayana Special appearance in titles of movie
Voice-over
No Year Title Director(s) Notes Ref
1 2013 Venkatadri Express Merlapaka Gandhi Narrator

Family

Naresh is Married to Chennai Based Architect Virupa in May 2015 and the couple is blessed with a Baby Girl on Sep 28th. The same was announced by the actor through his Twitter Account.

References

  1. 1 2 "Allari Naresh Marries Virupa: Mohan Babu, SS Rajamouli, Nani and Other Telugu Celebs Attend Wedding [PHOTOS]".
  2. ↑ "IndiaGlitz – I was shocked when he asked me to guide : Allari Naresh [Interview] – Telugu Movie News".
  3. ↑ "Allari Naresh :: TollywoodTimes.com".
  4. ↑ kccinemavideos (23 March 2012). "Aasu Raja Rani Jackie & Joker Movie Launch" – via YouTube.
  5. 1 2 3 "Nandi awards 2008 announced – Telugu cinema news".
  6. 1 2 3 "56th Filmfare Awards South winners".
  7. ↑ "Allari Naresh gets married to Virupa – Times of India".
  8. ↑ "Allari movie review". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 10 May 2002.
  9. ↑ "Nenu – Dark and deep". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 4 April 2004.
  10. ↑ "Gamyam, a good film". Rediff. Retrieved 3 March 2008.
  11. ↑ "'Bendu Appa Rao RMP' dominates box office". merinews.com. Retrieved 5 December 2009.
  12. ↑ "Mirapakaya completes 100 days of theatrical run". andhrabuzz.com.
  13. ↑ "Sudigadu Creating Tsunami at Box Office". maastars.com.
  14. ↑ "Yamudiki Mogudu going strong at the box office". 123telugu.com. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  15. ↑ "Neelam Upadhaya to feature in India's first Telugu 3D film". IBNLive. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
  16. ↑ "Kevvu Keka wraps up shooting". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
  17. ↑ "Allari Naresh is Laddu Babu now". apherald.com. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  18. 1 2 "Jump Jilani's first look unveiled". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
  19. ↑ "Allari Naresh Bandipotu trailer". tfpc.in. June 10, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  20. ↑ "'Bandipotu' not spoof on any film: Director". Indian Express. June 11, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  21. ↑ "'Bandipotu' Review: He Is Not Funny".
  22. ↑ "Bandipotu review by jeevi – Telugu cinema review – Allari Naresh & Eesha".
  23. ↑ "James Bond postponed to a further date – 123telugu.com".
  24. ↑ "'Allari' Naresh's James Bond gets its release date – 123telugu.com".
  25. ↑ "Mohan Babu to Act With Ramya, Meena in Allari Naresh's 'Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu'".
  26. ↑ "Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu".
  27. ↑ "Brother of Bommali Censored!".

External links

Allari Naresh at the Internet Movie Database

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