

Pilla Zamindar opened to mostly positive reviews from critics, and Nani's performance as a spoilt-brat-turned-leader was well appreciated. Nani's final release of 2011 was Pilla Zamindar, in which he reunited with fellow Ashta Chamma actor Srinivas Avasarala.

Both the versions were flops at the box office. The Times of India called their debuts "confident" while Sify called Nani's performance "riveting". Veppam received mixed reviews, but Nani and Bindu Madhavi were appreciated. Simultaneously he did a Tamil film, Veppam, with his friend Anjana as director which marked his debut in Tamil cinema. The film was a blockbuster at the box office. Nani's performance in the film received positive reviews, with critics noting that he was "completely natural" and "living role". Nithya Menen was the female lead of the film, making her debut in Telugu. His first release in 2011, Ala Modalaindi, was a romantic comedy written and directed by Nandini Reddy. Breakthrough and initial success (2011–2012) The film was a surprise hit at the box office. Rediff said Nani "perfectly fits into the role" and commented him for selecting the script, and Oneindia Entertainment commented that Nani "has given his best" and "suited perfectly to the role". The film opened to positive reviews with Nani's performance receiving appreciation. In 2010, he played the main role in the film Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu, a remake of Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu, with Saranya Mohan reprising her role as the heroine. opened to negative reviews and the film was a flop at the box office. He next starred in Satyam Bellamkonda's film Snehituda. Ride was also a notable success at the box office. He has good emotions and dances well, though his body language sometimes reminds of Subhalekha Sudhakar – May this be treated as a compliment to the ease that the veteran actor shows on the screen! His diction is good too." His second film, Ride, was produced by Bellamkonda Suresh, with Tanish, Swetha Basu Prasad and Aksha Pardasany playing important roles. wrote "Nani has a very good screen presence. Ashta Chamma was well received by critics and Nani's performance was praised by them. ĭirector Mohan Krishna Indraganti noticed Nani in an advertisement and offered him a role in the aforementioned film Ashta Chamma, also starring Swati Reddy. He accepted and worked for one year, hosting a program named "Non-Stop Nani". Bhargavi Mallela, a friend who was then working as a radio jockey for World Space Satellite, offered Nani work as an RJ. Nani took a sabbatical to work on a film script. He then worked for films including Allari Bullodu, Dhee and Astram. He wanted to become a director producer Anil, allowed Nani to work on his film Radha Gopalam as a "clap director" alongside director Bapu. Main article: Nani filmography Career beginnings and struggle (2008–2011) Īs an undergraduate, Nani got addicted to movies, citing Mani Ratnam as a major influence.

His performance in Jersey (2019) is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by Film Companion.
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In the same year, Nani hosted the second season of the Telugu reality TV show Bigg Boss. In 2018, his second production venture under the banner of Wall Poster Cinema, Awe was also a critical and commercial success.

In 2013, Nani produced his first film, D for Dopidi, which became a commercial success at the box office. Nani has established himself in Telugu cinema with Ashta Chamma (2008), Ride (2009), Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu (2010), Ala Modalaindi (2011), Pilla Zamindar (2011), Eega (2012), Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu (2012), Yevade Subramanyam (2015), Bhale Bhale Magadivoy (2015), Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha (2016), Gentleman (2016), Majnu (2016), Nenu Local (2017), Ninnu Kori (2017), Middle Class Abbayi (2017), Devadas (2018), Jersey (2019), Nani's Gang Leader (2019), Shyam Singha Roy (2021) and Ante Sundaraaniki! (2022). He is the recipient of two state Nandi Awards, two Filmfare Critics Best Actor Award and a Best Hero award at the 2013 Toronto After Dark Film Festival, and also three Filmfare Best Actor nominations. Ghanta Naveen Babu (born 24 February 1984), known professionally as Nani, is an Indian actor, producer, and television presenter primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema.
