Akkineni Nagarjuna was born on August 29, 1959, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is a prominent Indian film actor and producer known primarily for his work in Telugu cinema, as well as in some Hindi and Tamil films. Nagarjuna is the son of legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Annapurna Akkineni. He completed his schooling at Hyderabad Public School and earned a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy, followed by a Master's degree from Eastern Michigan University. Nagarjuna was initially married to Laxmi Duggubati, with whom he has a son, Naga Chaitanya; they divorced in 1990. He later married actress Amala Akkineni, and they have a son named Akhil Akkineni. Nagarjuna is also known for his philanthropic efforts and business ventures, including co-owning Annapurna Studios and engaging in various charitable activities.