Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/11/1986 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh |
Latest News about Naga Chaitanya
17/04/2026
Naga Chaitanya was later honoured with the Best Actor (Telugu) award for Thandel at the first Indian National Cinema Academy Awards in Mumbai. The recognition added to the film’s strong run and continued his awards streak for the role.
19/03/2026
Naga Chaitanya received the Best Actor award for Thandel at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards in 2026. Reports noted that the award recognized his performance in the film and that he attended the ceremony with Sobhita Dhulipala.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other name | Chay |
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| Full name | Akkineni Naga Chaitanya |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 74 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Bachelor of Commerce | St. Mary's College, Hyderabad |
| Acting course | Mumbai |
| Keyboard course | Trinity College, London |
| Training | Acting and martial arts in Los Angeles |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Playing Keyboard, Bass Guitar, Travelling |
| Tattoo | He has a tattoo on his right hand. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Current Partner | Sobhita Dhulipala |
| Ex-wife | Samantha Ruth Prabhu (m. 06/10/2017 - div. 2022) |
Family
| Ex-wife | Samantha Ruth Prabhu (m.2017-div.2022) |
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| Father | Akkineni Nagarjuna (actor) |
| Mother | Lakshmi Daggubati (interior designer) |
| Paternal grandfather | Akkineni Nageswara Rao (actor) |
| Maternal grandfather | D. Ramanaidu (producer) |
| Step-mother | Amala Mukherjee (actress) |
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| Maternal uncle | Venkatesh (actor) |
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/chayakkineni/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/chay.akkineni | |
| https://twitter.com/chay_akkineni |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Naga Chaitanya is an Indian actor prominent in the Telugu film industry. | |
| 2. He gained fame for his role in the movie "Ye Maaya Chesave" in 2010. | |
| 3. Chaitanya is part of the Akkineni-Daggubati family, renowned in the Telugu industry. | |
| 4. He pursued his studies in Chennai and later in Hyderabad. | |
| 5. Chaitanya showed interest in music and studied the keyboard at Trinity College London. | |
| 6. During college, he expressed his desire to pursue acting to his father. | |
| 7. His parents separated when he was young. | |
| 8. Before entering acting, he underwent training in Mumbai and Los Angeles. | |
| 9. He made cameo appearances in several Telugu films. | |
| 10. In "Manam" in 2014, he played a dual role. | |
| 11. Chaitanya featured on the Most Desirable Men list from 2017 to 2020. | |
| 12. In 2021, his separation with Samantha was announced via Instagram. | |
| 13. He starred in the Hindi film "Laal Singh Chaddha" in 2022. | |
| 14. His first car was a gift from his father when he turned 18. | |
| 15. Chaitanya is introverted and not very active on social media. | |
| 16. In an interview, he expressed his distance from social media and its impact. | |
| 17. He also learned to play bass guitar during his school years. | |
| 18. The film Love Story (2021) in which he starred opposite Sai Pallavi grossed over 90 crore at the box office. |