Saralnama
At 66, Nagarjuna Akkineni remains active in Telugu cinema, focusing on roles that challenge him and bring artistic satisfaction. He acknowledges his sons, Chaitanya and Akhil, as leading actors who now take on conventional romantic roles he once played. Nagarjuna mentors them without imposing his views, hoping they adopt positive lessons from his life. He and his wife Amala share a lasting relationship of over three decades. Emphasizing reinvention, Nagarjuna notes the changing landscape of Telugu cinema and his desire to explore new scripts and roles, including lavish costume dramas and period films. He expressed a wish to have been part of Rajamouli's Baahubali and continues to seek growth and audience approval in his work. His recent film appearance was in Coolie (2025), where he played an antagonist for the first time. Nagarjuna remains content with his career in Telugu cinema while being open to diverse film opportunities. He credits his sustained passion and hunger for great roles as key to his ongoing relevance in the industry. (Updated 29 Aug 2025, 21:38 IST; source: link)