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.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | Photo | Siddhu | credited as Anand |
| 2008 | Khiladi No. 1 | Vijay | Bhojpuri film; dubbed into Telugu as Bhairavi |
| 2009 | Preminche Rojullo | credited as Vijay Nandu | |
| 2011 | 100% Love | Ajit Jogi | credited as Anand |
| 2012 | Idhayam Thiraiarangam | Kumar | Tamil film; credited as Anand |
| 2014 | Autonagar Surya | Kiccha | |
| 2014 | Paathasala | Raju | |
| 2014 | Rabhasa | Vaibhav | |
| 2014 | Ice Cream 2 | ||
| 2015 | Pesarattu | Yuvaraj | |
| 2015 | Serndhu Polama | Tony | Tamil film |
| 2015 | 365 Days | Apoorva | |
| 2015 | Superstar Kidnap | Nandu | |
| 2015 | Best Actors | Nandu | |
| 2016 | Shourya | Netra's fiancé | |
| 2016 | Pelli Choopulu | Vikram | |
| 2017 | Pichiga Nachav | ||
| 2017 | Jaya Janaki Nayaka | Prudhvi | |
| 2017 | Raju Gari Gadhi 2 | Nandu | |
| 2017 | B.Tech Babulu | ||
| 2017 | Kutumba Katha Chitram | Charan | |
| 2018 | Sammohanam | Kishore Babu | |
| 2018 | Inthalo Yennenni Vintalo | Vishnu | |
| 2018 | Enduko Emo | Karthick | |
| 2019 | Sivaranjani | Karthik | |
| 2020 | Savaari | Raju | |
| 2022 | Sehari | Passerby | Cameo appearance |
| 2022 | Bomma Blockbuster | Pothuraju | |
| 2025 | Dhandoraa | Vishnu | credited as Shree Nandu |
| 2026 | Psych Siddhartha | Siddhartha Reddy | credited as Shree Nandu |
| 2026 | Vanaveera | Deva |
Television
- All titles are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 2018 | Hey Krishna | Lord Krishna | Yupp TV | |
| 2023 | Vadhuvu | Anand | Disney+ Hotstar | |
| 2024 | The Mystery of Moksha Island | Vikram | Disney+ Hotstar |