Naresh (actor)

Vijaya Krishna Naresh is an Indian film actor, politician and social activist known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema and television.[2] He began acting as child in 1970, and starred in around 200[3] films in a variety of roles including lead actor, father[4] and comedy roles. Some of the box office successes he appeared in were Rendu Jella Sita (1983), Sreevariki Prema Lekha (1984), Sri Kanaka Mahalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987), Bava Bava Panneeru (1989), Manasu Mamatha (1990) and Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993). He also received the title H.E. (his Excellency) and received a PHD in arts (his 2nd doctorate) from the United Nations ICDRHRP group.[5][6]

Naresh
Born
Vijaya Krishna Naresh,[1]

(1960-01-20) 20 January 1960
Hindupurum
Occupation
  • Actor
  • politician
  • social activist
Years active1970–1972 (Child Actor)
1982–present
Spouse(s)Ramya Raghupathi
ChildrenNaveen Vijaya Krishna, Thejaswani, Ranveer
Parent(s)Vijaya Nirmala (Mother)
Krishna Murthy (father)
WebsiteNaresh Vijaya Krishna

Personal life

Naresh was born in Chennai to actress Vijaya Nirmala and her first husband, Krishna Murthy. Prior to joining theater, he attended Ramakrishna Mission High School, Hindu High School and then college at Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan.

Naresh was married to Rekha earlier.[7][8] He is now married to Ramya Raghupathi. He has three sons[9] and resides in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Career

Film

Naresh was a child actor in the film Pandanti Kapuram (1972) as well as Kavitha, and Santosh Sowbhagyam. He made his debut as an actor in a lead role with Prema Sankellu (1982), directed by his mother, Vijaya Nirmala. He then starred in the box office hit Nalugu Stambhalata (1982), directed by Sri Jandhyala and produced by Navata Krishnam Raju, followed by Prema Sankellu, also directed by his mother.[10] His other notable works include Rendu Jella Sita (1983), Sreevariki Prema Lekha (1984), Sri Kanaka Mahalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987), Bava Bava Panneeru (1989), Manasu Mamatha (1990), Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993), Malliswari (2004), Oka Oorilo (2005), 100% Love (2011) and Drushyam (2014). Other works of his include Drushyam (2015), Guntur Talkies (2016) and Sathamanam Bhavati (2017).

Politics

Naresh is also an active politician, and a member of Bharatiya Janata Party state leader.[11]

He worked as a state youth wing president of AP, and state secretary BJP, state general secretary vice president for BJP and also contested from Hindupur parliamentary seat. He also did a 125 km Padayatra from Icchampally Project to Warangal alongside C. Vidyasagar Rao for linking of "Krishna and Godavari" waters and is active in the Rayalaseema development. He is the founder president of KIV Kalakarula Ikya Vidika[12] an NGO a non-profit and non-governmental organization, which works to protect ancient arts and support artists.[13]

Present

He is the president of the Movie Artists Association,[14] runs a YouTube channel name called PopCorn TV, and promotes organic farming for healthy life.

Filmography

Telugu
  1. Rendu Kutumbala Katha (1970)
  2. Pandanti Kapuram (1972)
  3. Nalugu Stambhalata (1982)
  4. Prema Sankellu (1982)
  5. Puttadi Bomma (1983)
  6. Agni Samadhi (1983)
  7. Rendu Jella Sita (1983) as Gopi
  8. Ooha sri (1984)
  9. Sreevariki Prema Lekha (1984)
  10. Shrivaari Sobhanam (1985)
  11. Jeevana Poratam (1986)
  12. Choopulu Kalasina Shubhavela (1987)
  13. Damnit Katha Addam Tirigindi (1987)
  14. Mogudu Pellalu (1987)
  15. Mukkopi (1987)
  16. Shrutilayalu (1987)
  17. Sri Kanaka Mahalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987) as Gopalam
  18. Two Town Rowdy (1987)
  19. Bava Bava Panneeru (1989)
  20. Hai Hai Nayaka (1989) as Ramakrishna
  21. Police Report (1989)
  22. Alajadi (1990)
  23. Justice Rudrama Devi (1990)
  24. Kokila (1990) as Siddhartha
  25. Manasu Mamatha (1990)
  26. Padmavati Kalyanam (1990)
  27. Police Bharya (1990)
  28. Nenera Police (1991)
  29. Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam (1991)
  30. Prema Enta Madhuram (1991)
  31. Shiva Shakti (1991)
  32. Pichchi Pullayya (1991)
  33. Adrishtam (1992)
  34. Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1992) as Nimmagadda Rajeswara Rao "Raja"/Prema
  35. Hello Darling (1992)
  36. Pelli Neeku Shubham Naaku (1992)
  37. Enti Bava Mareenu (1993)
  38. Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993)
  39. Konguchaatu Krishnaudu (1993)
  40. Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram (1993)
  41. Aame (1994) as Vikram
  42. Pelli Koduku (1994)
  43. Sogasu Chuda Taramaa? (1995)
  44. Shri Krishnarjuna Vijayam (1996) as Narada
  45. Mama Bagunnaavaa (1997)
  46. Life Lo Wife (1998)
  47. Prema and Co (1998)
  48. Hindustan The Mother (2000)
  49. Sontham (2002)
  50. Allari Ramudu (2002)
  51. Dhanalakshmi I Love You (2002) as Babu Rao
  52. Villain (2003)
  53. Gowri (2004)
  54. Malliswari (2004) as Prasad 's elder brother
  55. Chandra Vamsham (2005)
  56. Oka Oorilo (2005)
  57. Orey Pandu (2005)
  58. Nandanavanam 120km (2006)
  59. Premante Inte (2006)
  60. Madhumasam (2007) as Sanjay's elder brother
  61. Maharathi (2007)
  62. Mee Sreyobhilashi (2007) as Surya Prakash Rao
  63. Veduka (2007)
  64. Yamadonga (2007)
  65. Yamagola Malli Modalayindi (2007)
  66. Ankit, Pallavi & Friends (2008)
  67. Naa Manasukemaindi (2008)
  68. Ontari (2008)
  69. Vaana (2008)
  70. Andamaina Abaddam (2008)
  71. Maska (2009) as Krish's brother
  72. Vaade Kaavaali (2009)
  73. Maro Charitra (2010)
  74. Andari Bandhuvaya (2010) as Nandu's father
  75. Varudu (2010) as Deepthi's father
  76. 100% Love (2011) as Ramesh, Balu's father
  77. Mogudu (2011) as Shankar Rao
  78. Yamudiki Mogudu (2012) as
  79. Aadu Magaadra Bujji (2013)
  80. Anaamika (2014)
  81. Chandamama Kathalu (2014) as Mohan
  82. Chinnadana Nee Kosam (2014) as Nithin's father
  83. Drushyam (2014) as Prabhakar
  84. Mike Testing 143 (2014)
  85. Ori Devudoy (2014)
  86. Parampara (2014)
  87. Chinnadana Nee Kosam (2014)
  88. Beeruva (2015) as Surya Narayana
  89. Gaddam Gang (2015) as Dharmaraju
  90. Bhale Bhale Magadivoy (2015) as Hanumantha Rao
  91. Subramanyam for Sale (2015) as Subramanyam's father
  92. Eedu Gold Ehe (2016) as Buchchaiah Chowdary
  93. Guntur Talkies (2016) as Giri
  94. Hyper (2016) as Narayana Murthy's friend
  95. A...Aa (2016) as Ramalingam
  96. Brahmotsavam (2016)
  97. Garam (2016)
  98. Nenu Sailaja (2016) as Hari 's father
  99. Sri Sri (2016)
  100. Sathamanam Bhavati (2017) as Bangarraju
  101. MCA (Middle Class Abbayi) (2017) as Nani's uncle
  102. Chalo (2018) as Abhi's Father
  103. Toli Prema (2018) as House Owner
  104. Chal Mohan Ranga (2018) as Mohan's father
  105. Rangasthalam (2018) as Koteswara Rao
  106. Sammohanam (2018) as Sarvesh "Sarva"
  107. Pedavi Datani Matokatundhi (2018)
  108. Happy Wedding (2018) as Anand's father
  109. Srinivasa Kalyanam (2018) as Raju
  110. Sailaja Reddy Alludu (2018) as Venu Reddy
  111. Mahanati (2018) as Cameraman Keshava
  112. Devadas (2018) as Mohan, Das' brother
  113. Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018) as Saradhi
  114. N. T. R. (2018) as B. A. Subba Rao
  115. 24 Kisses (2018) as Sri Lakshmi's father
  116. 1st Rank Raju (2019) as Shoban Babu
  117. Prati Roju Pandage (2019) as Naresh Prasad
  118. Entha Manchivaadavuraa (2020) as Vijayakrishna
  119. Disco Raja (2020) as Kukuteshwar Rao
  120. Bheeshma (2020) as Anand Prasad
  121. Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya (2020) as Babji
  122. V (2020) as Aditya's father
  123. Amaram Akhilam Prema (2020) as Amar's father
  124. Orey Bujjiga (2020) as Krishnaveni's father
  125. Miss India (2020) as Siva Rama Krishna
  126. Solo Brathuke So Better (2020)
  127. Rang De (2021) as Arjun's father
  128. Vakeel Saab (2021)

Tamil
Year Film Role
1984 Nenjathai Allitha
1985 Porutham
2014 Nee Enge En Anbe Home Minister
Malini 22 Palayamkottai Prakash
2015 Sandamarutham DGP

Hindi
Year Film
1983 Akalmand
1987 Kachchi Kali

Television
Year Film Role Co-stars Language Notes
1991Munimanikyam Gari Kantham KadhaluVenkata RaoTeluguNandi Award for Best Actor – Doordarshan
1996Popula PettiSriniviasDirected by Jandhyala - ETV
2001AmruthamIcchapurapu Amrutha RaoGundu Hanumantha Rao, Vasu Inturi, RaginiGemini TV
2009Count DownHimselfETV[15]
2013Mahalakshmi NivasamViswanatha RajuRaadhikaGemini TV[16]
2019 Alitho Saradaga Himself ETV (Episode 114)

Accolades

Naresh received the state Nandi Award for Best Actor for Sogasu Chuda Taramaa? (1995), the Nandi Special Jury Award for Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1992), and the platinum award for best feature film, Parampara[17] (2014). He has also received one Television Nandi Award for his work in Doordarshan's Munimanikyam Gari Kantham Kadhalu.[18]

He starred in the films Shrutilayalu (1987), that premiered at the International Film Festival of India and Hindustan The Mother (2000), which premiered at the International Film Festival of India, BFI London Film Festival and Mumbai Film Festival.[19][20][21][22] In 2007 he appeared in Mee Sreyobhilashi, which also premiered at the International Film Festival of India.[23] In 2014, he acted in Parampara, which won the Platinum Award for Best Feature at the International Indonesian Movie Awards, and premiered at the Jakarta International Film Festival.[24][25]

Naresh received the Servant Of The Poor award on the occasion of the 4th national meet of CNRI held during 4–6 November 2009 at New Delhi, presented by the union Minister for Rural Development C. P. Joshi.

In 2016 the Academy Of Universal Global Peace presented him with the honorable doctorate degree of 'Doctor of Arts'.[26]

In 2017 he spoke about displaying arts in Indian films at the University of Bedfordshire in the presence of the vice chancellor.[27]

Awards

References
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  8. Chowdhoury, Sunita Y (8 August 2011). "With hope in her heart". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
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  13. "State bifurcation has affected traditional art forms, says Naresh". The Hindu. 20 November 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
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