Nandu (Telugu actor)


Nandu is an Indian actor and host who works in Telugu films. He debuted with Photo and is best known for his role in 100% Love.

Career

Nandu made his lead debut with the thriller film Photo starring Muktha and Anjali under the stage name of Anand. After playing a negative role in Sukumar's 100% Love, he went on to play the lead roles in several films notably including Ram Gopal Varma's 365 Days with Anaika Soti. That same year, he played the lead role in Best Actors. Regarding his performance, a critic from The Times of India wrote, "Nandu delivered a decent performance, aptly displaying emotions. His performance has a comfort level that makes his acting seem natural". After starring in several low-budget films, Nandu starred in Sawaari in 2020. The film released to positive reviews with a critic noting that "Nandu comes out of his comfort zone and steals the show right from the get-go".

Personal life

Nandu is married to Geetha Madhuri with whom he has a daughter and a son.

Legal issues

In 2017, Nandu appeared before the Special Investigation Team of Telangana’s excise department as part of a probe into a high-profile drug racket in Hyderabad. Media reports stated that he was among several individuals from the Telugu film industry summoned for questioning in connection with the investigation. He later appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning related to a money laundering inquiry linked to the same case, with authorities examining financial records as part of the ongoing probe.

Filmography

Film

  • All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
YearTitleRoleNotes
2006PhotoSiddhucredited as Anand
2008Khiladi No. 1VijayBhojpuri film; dubbed into Telugu as Bhairavi
2009Preminche Rojullocredited as Vijay Nandu
2011100% LoveAjit Jogicredited as Anand
2012Idhayam ThiraiarangamKumarTamil film; credited as Anand
2014Autonagar SuryaKiccha
2014PaathasalaRaju
2014RabhasaVaibhav
2014Ice Cream 2
2015PesarattuYuvaraj
2015Serndhu PolamaTonyTamil film
2015365 DaysApoorva
2015Superstar KidnapNandu
2015Best ActorsNandu
2016ShouryaNetra's fiancé
2016Pelli ChoopuluVikram
2017Pichiga Nachav
2017Jaya Janaki NayakaPrudhvi
2017Raju Gari Gadhi 2Nandu
2017B.Tech Babulu
2017Kutumba Katha ChitramCharan
2018SammohanamKishore Babu
2018Inthalo Yennenni VintaloVishnu
2018Enduko EmoKarthick
2019SivaranjaniKarthik
2020SavaariRaju
2022SehariPasserbyCameo appearance
2022Bomma BlockbusterPothuraju
2025DhandoraaVishnucredited as Shree Nandu
2026Psych SiddharthaSiddhartha Reddycredited as Shree Nandu
2026VanaveeraDeva

Television

  • All titles are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2018Hey KrishnaLord KrishnaYupp TV
2023VadhuvuAnandDisney+ Hotstar
2024The Mystery of Moksha IslandVikram Disney+ Hotstar