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Allu Arjun Wiki, Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Allu Arjun

 

Allu Arjun is an Indian actor, who primarily works in the Telugu cinema. He is also popularly known as Bunny. He is one of the highest-paid actors in India. He is famous for playing the titular role in the 2021 Telugu action drama film ‘Pushpa: The Rise.’

Wiki/Biography

Allu Arjun was born on Thursday, 8 April 1982 (age 42 years; as of 2024) in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India. His zodiac sign is Aries. He attended St. Patrick’s School in Chennai. He earned a BBA degree from MSR College in Hyderabad.

Allu Arjun Childhood Picture

He was interested in acting since his early childhood and used to participate in dancing, acting and sports competitions.

Allu Arjun during his school function

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 9″

Weight (approx.): 75 kg

Hair Colour: Light Brown

Eye Colour: Brown

Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 42″, Waist: 32″, Biceps: 15″

Family

Parents & Siblings

Allu Arjun was born into a Hindu-Telugu family in Hyderabad, India. Now, he lives with his family in Hyderabad, Telangana. His father Allu Arvind is a film producer while his mother Nirmala is a homemaker.

He has two brothers. His elder brother’s name is Allu Venkatesh, and his younger brother’s name is Allu Sirish, who is an actor.

Wife & Children

On 6 March 2011, he got married to Sneha Reddy and has one son Allu Ayaan who was born in 2014 and one daughter Allu Arha who was born in 2016.

Career

Actor

He has always dreamt of seeing himself on the small screen since his childhood. He started his career when he was just 2 years old as a child artist in the film ‘Vijetha’ (1985).

Allu Arjun as a child artist in the 1985 Telugu film ‘Vijetha’

He made his debut as a lead actor in 2003 with the film ‘Gangotri’ in which he played the role of Simhadri.

Allu Arjun in a still from the 2003 Telugu film ‘Gangotri’

Some of his notable Telugu films include ‘Arya 2’ (2009), ‘Vedam’ (2010), ‘Julayi’ (2012), ‘Race Gurram’ (2014), ‘S/O Satyamurthy’ (2015), ‘Rudhramadevi’ (2015), ‘Sarrainodu’ (2016), ‘DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham’ (2017), and ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’ (2020). In 2021, he gained massive recognition after he played the role of Molleti Pushpa Raj in the superhit Telugu action drama film ‘Pushpa: The Rise.’

Singer

In 2010, he sang the song ‘Prapancham Naaventa Vasthunte,’ along with Anuj Gurwara, Achu, and Chaitra, from the Telugu film ‘Vedam.’ He lent his voice to the song ‘Pakdo Pakdo Remix’ from the 2012 Telugu film ‘Julayi.’

Music Video Appearance

In 2022, he performed in the music video of the song ‘Memu Aagamu’ by Armaan Malik and the South Korean girl group Tri.be.

Allu Arjun in a still from the music video of the song ‘Memu Aagamu’

Awards, Honours, Achievements

  • 2003: Special Jury Award for the Telugu film ‘Gangotri’ at the Nandi Awards
  • 2004: Best Male Debut Award for the Telugu film ‘Gangotri’ at the CineMAA Awards
  • 2004: Best Male Debut Award for the film ‘Gangotri’ at the Santosham Film Awards
  • 2009: Best Actor – Telugu Award for the Telugu film ‘Parugu’ at the Filmfare Awards South
  • 2010: Best Stylish Actor Award for the Telugu film ‘Arya 2’ South Scope Lifestyle Awards
  • 2011: Best Actor – Telugu Award for the Telugu film ‘Vedam’ at the Filmfare Awards South
  • 2015: Best Actor – Telugu Award for the Telugu film ‘Race Gurram’ at the Filmfare Awards South
  • 2015: Stylish Youth Icon of South Indian Cinema (Male) Award
  • 2016: Pravasi Ratna Puraskaram (PRP) by the popular Malayalam TV channel Asianet and became the first Telugu star of the generation to receive an award for work in the neighbouring film industry

    Allu Arjun honored with the Pravasi Ratna Puraskaram

  • 2016: Best Actor (Critics) – Telugu Award for the Telugu film ‘Rudhramadevi’ at the South Indian International Movie Awards
  • 2017: Favorite Actor Award for the Telugu film ‘DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham’ at the Zee Cine Awards Telugu
  • 2017: Most Popular Actor of the Year – Male Award for the Telugu film ‘Sarrainodu’ at the Sakshi Excellence Awards
  • 2021: Best Actor – Telugu Award for the Telugu film ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’ at the South Indian International Movie Awards
  • 2023: National Film Award for Best Actor for the film ‘Pushpa: The Rise’

    Allu Arjun while receiving the National Film Award from the President of India Droupadi Murmu

Car Collection

He owns multiple luxury cars and one of them is a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, which is worth around Rs 6.95 crores.

Allu Arjun coming out of his Rolls-Royce Cullinan car

He owns a Hummer H2, a Jaguar XJL, a Range Rover Vogue, and a Volvo XC90 T8 Excellence.

Allu Arjun with his Range Rover Vogue car

He also has a custom-built vanity van named ‘Falcon,’ which is worth around Rs 7 crores.

Allu Arjun’s vanity van ‘Falcon’

Aircraft Collection

He owns a private jet.

Allu Arjun with his private jet

Properties

He owns an ultra-luxurious house worth around Rs 100 crores in the posh Jubilee Hills neighbourhood of Hyderabad.

Allu Arjun’s house in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

Expensive Things/Valuables

He has an expensive watch collection, including the Cartier Santos 100 XL, Graham Chronofighter GMT, and Hublot Bang Bang Steel Carbo. He owns a Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 watch worth around Rs 15.60 lakhs.

Allu Arjun wearing a Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 watch

His other watch Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Stainless Steel with 4130 calibre costs around Rs 7.30 lakhs.

Salary/Income

He reportedly received Rs 125 crores for acting in the 2024 Telugu film ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule.’

Net Worth

In 2023, Allu Arjun’s net worth was estimated to be Rs 350 crores.

Favourites

  • Film(s) ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’ (1992), ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ (1995), ‘Indra’ (2002)
  • Cuisine(s): Thai, Mexican
  • Book: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson
  • Exercise(s): Calisthenics, Skill training

Tattoos

Allu Arjun has three tattoos. He has got his wife’s name, Sneha, inked on his left hand’s wrist.

Allu Arjun’s tattoo on his left wrist

Facts/Trivia

  • He is lovingly called ‘Bunny’ by his near and dear ones.
  • He is often referred to as ‘Stylish Star.’
  • His Malayali fandom named him ‘Mallu Arjun.’
  • During his school and college days, he was good at gymnastics and martial arts.
  • His grandfather Allu Rama Lingaiah was a great comedian.
  • Chiranjeevi, Nagendra Babu, and Pawan Kalyan are his uncles from the film industry.
  • Apart from acting, he has also done several ad campaigns and modelling assignments.
  • In 2013, the rumour was spread about his divorce from Sneha.
  • He has more than 1 crore followers on his Facebook page, which is the highest among South Indian celebrities.
  • If not an actor, he has been in an animation-related profession.
  • From the list of 100 celebrities, he was ranked 80th in the Forbes India Celebrity in 2014, 42nd in 2015, 43rd in 2016 in earnings, and 59th in fame.
  • In 2014, on the occasion of Independence Day, he also appeared in the short film ‘I Am That Change’ and spread social awareness.
  • He was the most googled Tollywood star in 2016.
  • Allu Arjun was recognized as one of the most influential young Indians in 2020 by GQ magazine.
  • He was also the most searched male celebrity on Yahoo! India in 2020.
  • Allu Arjun held the title of the most searched Telugu film actor on Google Search.
  • Every year on his birthday, he donates blood and helps mentally challenged kids.
  • In 2016, he opened a nightclub ‘800 Jubilee’ in collaboration with M Kitchens and Buffalo Wild Wings in Hyderabad.
  • He loves reading personality development books.
  • In Kerala, he is the only Telugu actor who has a huge fan following.
  • He is also a good charcoal artist.
  • In 2022, he ranked as the 19th most searched Asian on Google during the mid-year period.
  • In October 2022, he received his first North Indian award at the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2022 awards. After receiving the award, he said,

    I’ve been working in the film industry for 20 years now. I’ve received many awards in the south, this is the first time I’m ever receiving an award from the north so it’s very special for me.”

  • In 2023, it was reported that Allu Arjun turned down an offer of Rs. 10 crore to endorse products from a liquor and tobacco brand in the film ‘Pushpa 2.’ According to sources, he expressed discomfort in promoting such brands.
  • He consumes alcohol occasionally.
  • He follows a non-vegetarian diet.

    Allu Arjun having chicken biryani