Nani Biography: Early Life, Education, Acting Career, Family & Net Worth
Nani is the screen name of Naveen babu Ghanta. Nani earned his nickname “Natural Star” for his natural performance in movies. He began his career as Asst. Director before he became an actor. He built his strong career with continuous hits in his filmography.
Let’s discuss more about Nani in the article.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Ghanta Naveen Babu |
| Date of birth | February 24, 1984 |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Height | Approximately 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Profession | Actor, Film Producer, Television Presenter |
| Parents | Ghanta Rambabu and Vijayalakshmi Ghanta |
| Sisters | Deepthi Ghanta |
| Wife | Anjana Yelavarthy |
| Children | One son, Arjun Ghanta |
| Net worth | Approximately ₹100 crore* |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
Education
Nani schooling, College and Graduation details listed below :
| Education | Details |
|---|---|
| School | St. Alphonsa’s High School, Hyderabad |
| College | Wesley Degree College, Secunderabad |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
| Field of Interest | Film direction and filmmaking |
Film Career
Before becoming an actor, Nani worked behind the camera and later he made his acting debut with Ashta Chamma (2008) and later he got recognition with Ala Modalaindi, Pilla Zamindar and Eega. The total film journey is tabulated below :
| Year | Movie | Heroine | Director | Producer | Movie Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ashta Chamma | Swathi Reddy | Mohana Krishna Indraganti | Ram Mohan P. | Hit |
| 2009 | Ride | Tanishaa Mukerji | Ramesh Varma | Bellamkonda Suresh | Average |
| 2009 | Snehituda | Maadhavi Latha | Satyam Bellamkonda | Satyam Bellamkonda | Flop |
| 2010 | Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu | Saranya Mohan | Tatineni Satya | Allu Aravind | Average |
| 2011 | Ala Modalaindi | Nithya Menen | Nandini Reddy | K. L. Damodara Prasad | Hit |
| 2011 | Pilla Zamindar | Haripriya, Ritu Varma | G. Ashok | D. S. Rao | Hit |
| 2012 | Eega | Samantha Ruth Prabhu | S. S. Rajamouli | Sai Korrapati | Blockbuster |
| 2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Samantha Ruth Prabhu | Gautham Vasudev Menon | Elred Kumar | Average |
| 2013 | Paisa | Catherine Tresa | Krishna Vamsi | Ramesh Puppala | Flop |
| 2014 | Aaha Kalyanam | Vaani Kapoor | A. L. Vijay | Aditya Chopra | Average |
| 2015 | Yevade Subramanyam | Malavika Nair | Nag Ashwin | Priyanka Dutt | Hit |
| 2015 | Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | Lavanya Tripathi | Maruthi | V. Vamsi Krishna Reddy, Pramod Uppalapati | Super Hit |
| 2016 | Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha | Mehreen Pirzada | Hanu Raghavapudi | Ram Achanta, Gopichand Achanta, Anil Sunkara | Hit |
| 2016 | Gentleman | Surabhi, Nivetha Thomas | Mohana Krishna Indraganti | Sivalenka Krishna Prasad | Hit |
| 2016 | Majnu | Anu Emmanuel | Virinchi Varma | P. D. V. Prasad | Average |
| 2017 | Nenu Local | Keerthy Suresh | Trinadha Rao Nakkina | Dil Raju | Super Hit |
| 2017 | Ninnu Kori | Nivetha Thomas | Shiva Nirvana | D. V. V. Danayya | Hit |
| 2017 | MCA (Middle Class Abbayi) | Sai Pallavi | Venu Sri Ram | Dil Raju | Super Hit |
| 2018 | Krishnarjuna Yudham | Anupama Parameswaran, Rukshar Dhillon | Merlapaka Gandhi | Sahu Garapati, Harish Peddi | Flop |
| 2019 | Jersey | Shraddha Srinath | Gowtam Tinnanuri | Suryadevara Naga Vamsi | Hit |
| 2019 | Gang Leader | Priyanka Arul Mohan | Vikram Kumar | C. V. Mohan | Hit |
| 2020 | V | Nivetha Thomas, Aditi Rao Hydari | Mohana Krishna Indraganti | Dil Raju, Sirish, Harshith Reddy | OTT Release |
| 2021 | Tuck Jagadish | Ritu Varma | Shiva Nirvana | Sahu Garapati, Harish Peddi | OTT Release |
| 2021 | Shyam Singha Roy | Sai Pallavi, Krithi Shetty, Madonna Sebastian | Rahul Sankrityan | Venkat Boyanapalli | Hit |
| 2022 | Ante Sundaraniki | Nazriya Nazim | Vivek Athreya | Naveen Yerneni, Y. Ravi Shankar | Average |
| 2023 | Dasara | Keerthy Suresh | Srikanth Odela | Sudhakar Cherukuri | Blockbuster |
| 2023 | Hi Nanna | Mrunal Thakur | Shouryuv | C. V. Mohan, Vijender Reddy Teegala, K. S. Murthy | Hit |
| 2024 | Saripodhaa Sanivaaram | Priyanka Arul Mohan | Vivek Athreya | D. V. V. Danayya | Hit |
| 2026 | The Paradise | Rukmini Vasanth | Srikanth Odela | Sudhakar Cherukuri | Upcoming |
For Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha movie, Mahesh Babu came as a chief guest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Nani?
A: Nani is a popular Telugu film actor and producer. His name is Ghanta Naveen Babu.
Q: When was Nani born?
A: Nani was born on February 24, 1984.
Q: How old is Nani?
A: Nani is 42 years old (2026).
Q: Where was Nani borthplace?
A: Nani was born in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Q: Who is Nani wife?
A: His wife name is Anjana Yelavarthy.
Q: How many children does Nani have?
A: Nani have one son Arjun.
Q: What is Nani upcoming movie?
A: Nani’s upcoming movie is The Paradise directed by Srikanth Odela.
