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. He is the recipient of two state Nandi Awards, one Filmfare Critics Best Actor Award and a Best Hero award at the 2013 Toronto After Dark Film Festival, and also two Filmfare Best Actor nominations.
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).
In 2013, Nani produced his first film, D for Dopidi, which became a commercial success at the box office. In 2018, his second production venture under the banner of Wall Poster Cinema, Awe was also a critical and commercial success. In the same year, Nani hosted the second season of the Telugu reality TV show Bigg Boss. His performance in Jersey (2019) is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by Film Companion.
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