Naresh Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 80 kg |
Date of Birth | January 20, 1963 |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Naresh is an Indian actor, politician, television personality, and social activist who started his career as a child artist and has mainly worked in the Telugu entertainment industry. His film credits include Pandanti Kapuram, Nalugu Stambhalata, Rendu Jella Sita, Nenjathai Allitha, Sreevariki Prema Lekha, Jeevana Poratam, Sri Kanaka Mahalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe, Shrutilayalu, Two Town Rowdy, Hai Hai Nayaka, Kokila, Gowri, Chitram Bhalare Vichitram, Hello Darling, Malliswari, Jamba Lakidi Pamba, Oka Oorilo, Sogasu Chuda Taramaa?, Aame, Shri Krishnarjuna Vijayam, Allari Ramudu, Sontham, Nandanavanam 120km, Madhumasam, Premante Inte, Mee Sreyobhilashi, Maharathi, Yamagola Malli Modalayindi, Yamadonga, Ankit, Pallavi & Friends, Vaana, Maska, Andari Bandhuvaya, Maro Charitra, 100% Love, Varudu, Yamudiki Mogudu, Malini 22 Palayamkottai, Aadu Magaadra Bujji, Nee Enge En Anbe, Chandamama Kathalu, Chinnadana Nee Kosam, Bhale Bhale Magadivoy, Gaddam Gang, Solo Brathuke So Better, Subramanyam for Sale, Eedu Gold Ehe, Guntur Talkies, Hyper, Nenu Sailaja, Sri Sri, Sathamanam Bhavati, MCA (Middle Class Abbayi), Chal Mohan Ranga, Toli Prema, Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga, Happy Wedding, Miss India, Pedavi Datani Matokatundhi, Srinivasa Kalyanam, Sailaja Reddy Alludu, Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava, N. T. R., 1st Rank Raju, Prati Roju Pandage, Amaram Akhilam Prema, V, Sridevi Soda Center, Hero, Arjuna Phalguna, Maestro, Rang De, Drushyam, Drushyam 2, and Dhanalakshmi, I Love You.
Born Name
Vijaya Krishna Naresh
Other Names
V.K. Naresh, Naresh Babu, Naresh, Vijay Naresh
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Hindupur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Residence
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Nationality
Education
Naresh studied at Sri Ramakrishna Mission Higher Secondary School, Hindu High School, and Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Occupation
Actor, Politician, Television Personality, Social Activist
Family
- Father – K. S. Murthy
- Mother – Vijaya Nirmala (February 20, 1946 – June 27, 2019) (Actor, Director, Producer)
- Others – Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy (May 31, 1943 – November 15, 2022) (known mononymously as Krishna) (Stepfather), Ramesh Babu (October 13, 1965 – January 8, 2022) (Stepbrother) (Actor, Film Producer), Mahesh Babu (Stepbrother) (Actor, Producer, Media Personality, Philanthropist), Padmavathi (Stepsister) (Producer), Manjula Ghattamaneni (Stepsister) (Actor, Producer), Priyadarshini (Stepsister)
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
80 kg or 176.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Naresh has dated –
- He was married to the daughter of senior dance master Srinu and the couple has a son named Naveen Vijaykrishna. The marriage ended in divorce.
- Rekha Supriya – Naresh then got married to his 2nd wife Rekha Supriya (the granddaughter of the famous poet and film lyricist Devulapalli Krishna Shastri) but they eventually divorced. They have a son named Teja.
- Ramya Raghupati – He tied the knot with Ramya Raghupati (20 years his junior) after he had crossed his 50s. They also have a son and the couple later divorced.
- Pavitra Lokesh (2023-Present) – Naresh married his 4th wife, film and television actor Pavithra Lokesh, in 2023.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Sports a mustache
Naresh Facts
- His parents divorced when he was young and his father passed away when Naresh was young.
- Naresh co-starred as Venkat Rao in the 1995 Telugu language romance film Sogasu Chooda Tarama!, an unofficial remake of the 1993 American film Indecent Proposal. For this role, he won the Nandi Award for “Best Actor”.
- He has served as the president of the Movie Artists Association.
- Naresh was cast as Bangarraju (Raju’s father) in the 2017 Telugu-language drama film Sathamanam Bhavati, starring Sharwanand, Anupama Parameswaran, Prakash Raj, and Jayasudha. This performance won Naresh a Nandi Award in the “Best Character Actor” category as well as the “Best Character Actor Award” at the 17th Santosham Film Awards.
- He has also been a part of many television projects such as Amrutham, Mahalakshmi Nivasam, Munimanikyam Gari Kantham Kadhalu, Alitho Saradaga, Open Heart with RK, Count Down, Modern Love Hyderabad, Oka Chinna Family Story, and Maa Nanna.
- Naresh has been a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
- In 2022, he brought to life the character of Veera Swamy (Renuka’s Uncle) in the Telugu-language action comedy film Ginna.
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