Akkineni Akhil
| Akhil Akkineni | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Akhil Akkineni April 8, 1994 San Jose California |
| Residence | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Nationality | Indian American |
| Occupation |
Actor Model |
| Years active |
1999 2014-Present |
| Parent(s) |
Akkineni Nagarjuna Amala Akkineni |
Akhil Akkineni is an Indian film actor and model.[1][2][3][4] He made his Telugu cinema debut as a child artist at the age of five with the 1995 film Sisindri, an Indian adaptation to Hollywood's Baby's Day Out, produced by his father Akkineni Nagarjuna.[5] Years later he appeared in the 2014 classic Manam. He then modeled for Tarun Tahiliani, and few Television commercials for brands like Mountain Dew and Titan.[1][6] He is an accomplished cricketer and participates for Telugu Warriors in Celebrity Cricket League.[7][8][9]
Early life and Career
Akhil was born in San Jose, California, USA to Indian actors Akkineni Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni. Akhil is the grandson of Telugu film matinee idol Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and step brother to Naga Chaitanya.[2][3] He attended University of South Florida, College of Marine Science, where he completed his BBA. He then graduated with Theater arts from the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in West Hollywood.[3]
Filmography
As an actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Sisindri | Akhil | Child artist |
| 2014 | Manam | Akhil | Cameo |
| 2015 | V. V. Vinayaks next | Solo lead |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Facing His Fears". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Akkineni Nagarjuna’s son Akhil’s debut film launched". The Indian Express.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Nagarjuna's son Akhil Akkineni to make his debut". Rediff. 25 December 2014.
- ↑ "Nagarjuna's son Akhil Akkineni begins shooting for his debut film with director VV Vinayak". IBNLive.
- ↑ "Not doing a film with Trivikram: Akhil Akkineni". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "Akhil thrilled with response for Titan ad Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Celebrity Cricket League mania". Deccan Chronicle.
- ↑ "Akhil Akkineni - IndianCineZone". indiancinezone.com.
- ↑ "Zust Cinema - Gaddam Gang MMIRR Reviews Telugu Film News Actress Stills Movie Updates : Telugu Warriors CCL Team at Sharjah Cricket Stadium @ CCL 2". zustcinema.com.