Nandu is an Indian actor and host who works in Telugu films. He debuted with Photo (2006) and is best known for his role in 100% Love (2011).
Career Nandu made his lead debut with the thriller film Photo (2006) 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 (2015) 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 (SIT) 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 Bhairavi2009 Preminche Rojullo credited as Vijay Nandu2011 100% Love Ajit Jogi credited as Anand Nenu Nanna Abaddam Kiran 2012 Idhayam Thiraiarangam Kumar Tamil film; credited as Anand 2014 Autonagar Surya Kiccha Paathasala Raju Rabhasa Vaibhav Ice Cream 2 2015 Pesarattu Yuvaraj Serndhu Polama Tony Tamil film365 Days Apoorva Superstar Kidnap Nandu Best Actors Nandu 2016 Shourya Netra's fiancé Pelli Choopulu Vikram 2017 Pichiga Nachav Jaya Janaki Nayaka Prudhvi Chakravarthy Raju Gari Gadhi 2 Nandu B.Tech Babulu Kutumba Katha Chitram Charan 2018 Sammohanam Kishore Babu Inthalo Yennenni Vintalo Vishnu Enduko Emo Karthick 2019 Sivaranjani Karthik 2020 Savaari Raju 2022 Sehari Passerby Cameo appearanceBomma Blockbuster Pothuraju 2025DhandoraaVishnucredited as Shree Nandu2026 Psych Siddhartha Siddhartha Reddy Vanaveera Deva Vowels Martin Tamil anthology film; credited as Nandu Vijaya KrishnaUgly StoryKarthik
As dubbing artist Year Title Actor 2015 Size Zero Arya
Television All titles are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted. Year Title Role Network Notes2018Hey KrishnaLord KrishnaYupp TV2023VadhuvuAnandDisney+ Hotstar Mansion 24 Lilly2024The Mystery of Moksha IslandVikram (Vicky)
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