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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{EngvarB|date=September 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2021}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Allari Naresh
| image = Allari Naresh.jpg
| native_name =
| birth_name = Edara Naresh
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|6|30|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| occupation = {{hlist|Film actor|producer}}
| father = [[E. V. V. Satyanarayana]]
| spouse = {{marriage|Virupa Kantamneni|2015}}
| relatives = [[Aryan Rajesh]] (brother)
| children = 1
| othername =
| yearsactive = 2002–present
}}

'''Edara Naresh''' (born 30 June 1982), better known as '''Allari Naresh''', is an Indian actor who works predominantly in [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language films. He is an established actor known for his lead roles, mainly in comedy films, with commercial successes such as ''[[Allari (film)|Allari]]'' (2001), ''[[Thotti Gang]]'' (2002), ''[[Kithakithalu]]'' (2006), ''[[Gamyam]]'' (2008), ''[[Blade Babji (2008)|Blade Babji]]'' (2008), ''[[Bendu Apparao R.M.P]]'' (2009), ''[[Seema Tapakai]]'' (2011), ''[[Sudigadu]]'' (2012), ''[[Yamudiki Mogudu (2012 film)|Yamudiki Mogudu]]'' (2012), ''[[Maharshi (2019 film)|Maharshi]]'' (2019), and ''[[Naandhi]]'' (2021).

He has acted in 55 films so far. He received the [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor]] and [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award (Telugu)|Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award]] for his role in the movie ''[[Gamyam]]'' (2008). He produces films along with his elder brother [[Aryan Rajesh]] under their [[production company]], [[E. V .V. Cinema]].

==Personal life==
Naresh is the son of veteran Telugu director and producer [[E. V. V. Satyanarayana]]. He was born in present-day [[Chennai]] on 30 June 1982,<ref>{{Cite web|title=A special birthday for Allari Naresh - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/a-special-birthday-for-allari-naresh/articleshow/76719299.cms|access-date=30 August 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=3 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703190536/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/a-special-birthday-for-allari-naresh/articleshow/76719299.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Balach |first1=Logesh |title=Naandhi teaser out: Allari Naresh's new film speaks of police brutality |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/naandhi-teaser-out-allari-naresh-s-new-film-speaks-of-police-brutality-1695408-2020-06-30 |access-date=31 August 2020 |work=India Today |date=30 June 2020 |language=en |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011114024/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/naandhi-teaser-out-allari-naresh-s-new-film-speaks-of-police-brutality-1695408-2020-06-30 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="interview">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5GAATJu6lg&t=220|title=Aasu Raja Rani Jackie & Joker Movie Launch|last=kccinemavideos|date=23 March 2012|via=YouTube|access-date=31 August 2020|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011114024/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5GAATJu6lg&t=220|url-status=live}}</ref> while their family hails from Korumamidi village in [[West Godavari district]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=15 January 2018|title=Stars, Sankranti & Sambaralu... - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/stars-sankranti-sambaralu-/articleshow/62497417.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180912195742/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/stars-sankranti-sambaralu-/articleshow/62497417.cms|archive-date=12 September 2018|access-date=1 September 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> After completing his schooling at [[Chettinad Vidyashram]], Chennai, Naresh moved to [[Hyderabad]]. He is fluent in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and English. He got the moniker "Allari" after the success of [[Allari (film)|his first film]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 May 2019|title=Allari Naresh goes nostalgic about his character Ravi from Maharshi - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/allari-naresh-goes-nostalgic-about-his-character-ravi-from-maharshi/articleshow/69268547.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200403211754/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/allari-naresh-goes-nostalgic-about-his-character-ravi-from-maharshi/articleshow/69268547.cms|archive-date=3 April 2020|access-date=31 August 2020|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=en}}</ref>

Naresh married Chennai-based architect Virupa Kantamaneni in 2015.<ref name="ibtimes.co.in">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/allari-naresh-marries-virupa-mohan-babu-ss-rajamouli-nani-other-telugu-celebs-attend-wedding-634193|title=Allari Naresh Marries Virupa: Mohan Babu, SS Rajamouli, Nani and Other Telugu Celebs Attend Wedding [PHOTOS]|date=31 May 2015|access-date=19 July 2015|archive-date=22 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722143333/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/allari-naresh-marries-virupa-mohan-babu-ss-rajamouli-nani-other-telugu-celebs-attend-wedding-634193|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/Allari-Naresh-gets-married-to-Virupa/articleshow/47571831.cms|title=Allari Naresh gets married to Virupa – Times of India|access-date=20 July 2015|archive-date=2 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702094901/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/Allari-Naresh-gets-married-to-Virupa/articleshow/47571831.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The couple has a daughter, born in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jonnalagedda|first=Pranita|date=5 December 2016|title=Allari Naresh reveals daughter's name|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/051216/allari-naresh-reveals-daughters-name.html|access-date=30 August 2020|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|archive-date=22 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822231107/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/051216/allari-naresh-reveals-daughters-name.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Film career ==

=== 2002–2007 : Debut and breakthrough ===
Naresh made his foray into films under the who direction of [[Ravi Babu]] in the film ''[[Allari (film)|Allari]]'', an adult comedy in which he played the role of an 18-year-old who is infatuated with a beautiful girl. His performance was well praised by the critics. ''idlebrain.com'' wrote, "Naresh is a natural actor and he suited the role perfectly. His dialogue delivery is perfect and has very good timing in doing comedy. He has a bright future ahead, if he chooses his future projects carefully."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/allari/review.html|title=Allari movie review|publisher=idlebrain.com|access-date=10 May 2002|archive-date=5 June 2002|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020605160445/http://www.idlebrain.com/allari/review.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film did exceptionally well at the box office, giving him recognition as "Allari Naresh". However, his next film ''Dhana Laxmi I Love You'', a remake of ''[[Hera Pheri (2000 film)|Hera Pheri]]'', received negative reviews, and faltered at the box office. His third release ''[[Thotti Gang]]'', co-starring [[Prabhu Deva]] and [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]], was successful at the box office, which was followed by two flops ''[[Juniors (film)|Juniors]]'', the remake of ''[[Thulluvadho Ilamai]]'' and ''[[Praanam]]'', which featured him in a dual role.

Naresh got his resurgence in the form of ''Maa Alludu Very Good'', co-starring [[Gadde Rajendra Prasad|Rajendra Prasad]], which was a massive hit at the box office. He debuted in Tamil with ''[[Kurumbu]]'', a remake of ''Allari'', which failed at the box office. His next was ''[[Nenu]]'' co-starring [[Veda Sastry|Veda]] and Abhishek, which is a remake of ''[[Kaadhal Kondein]]''. Though the film was a failure at the box office, he received wide critical acclaim for his portrayal of Vinod, a psychotic who falls in love with his friend, only to know that she's in love with his close friend, thus marking it as one of his finest performances to date. ''IndiaGlitz'' wrote, "Naresh is more than adequate in a role that is a challenge to even seasoned artistes. He has to kindle detest as well as sympathy. It is a tightrope walk, and he passes muster. The only way for Naresh after this film is up."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/review/7019.html|title=Nenu – Dark and deep|publisher=IndiaGlitz|access-date=4 April 2004|archive-date=24 October 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041024091743/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/review/7019.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Naresh's lean phase continued with flops like ''Nuvvante Naakistam'', ''[[Danger (2005 film)|Danger]]'' and ''Party'', succeeded by [[Kithakithalu]], a blockbuster at the box office, with critics appreciating Naresh's performance. Though ''Roommates'' and ''[[Gopi – Goda Meedha Pilli]]'' failed at the box office, his stardom remained unchanged. His next successful film, ''[[Athili Sattibabu LKG]]'', boosted his career, making him a common name in the Telugu film industry. Later on, after two back-to-back flops in the form of ''[[Allare Allari]]'' and ''[[Pellaindi Kaani]]'', Naresh got his next success in the form of ''[[Seema Sastri]]'', thus ending 2007 on a happy note.

=== 2008–2011: Commercial successes ===
Naresh had eight releases in 2008, a rare feat in those days. His first three releases ''[[Sundarakanda (2008 film)|Sundara Kanda]]'', ''[[Vishaka Express (film)|Vishaka Express]]'', in which he played a negative role, and ''Pelli Kaani Prasad'' bombed at the box office, with Naresh's performance in the film ''Vishaka Express'' getting huge applause from critics. His next film ''[[Gamyam]]'', co-starring [[Sharwanand]], was a critical as well as commercial success. Naresh played the role of Gali Seenu, a motorcycle thief who brings a change in the hero's attitude by his actions. His performance was well praised by the critics. ''Rediff'' wrote, "Allari Naresh has finally found his groove. He excels as Srinu, a role that somewhat resembles what Jagapathi Babu played in Anthahpuram. The timing of his one-liners is absolutely perfect and natural. One has to see the film to believe it."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/mar/03ssgam.htm|title=Gamyam, a good film|publisher=Rediff|access-date=3 March 2008|archive-date=9 March 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080309000237/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/mar/03ssgam.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> He received [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor]]<ref name="idlebrain1">{{cite web|title=Nandi awards 2008 announced – Telugu cinema news|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2008.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020171123/http://idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/nandiawards2008.html|archive-date=20 October 2014|access-date=27 March 2012}}</ref> and [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award (Telugu)|Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award]]<ref name="tamilnow1">{{cite web|title=56th Filmfare Awards South winners|url=http://www.tamilnow.com/magazine/56th-filmfare-awards-south-271.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111104034324/http://www.tamilnow.com/magazine/56th-filmfare-awards-south-271.html|archive-date=4 November 2011|access-date=27 March 2012}}</ref> for his performance, which remains to be one of his best performances in his career. While ''[[Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters]]'' and ''[[Blade Babji (2008)|Blade Babji]]'' were hits at the box office, ''[[Siddu From Sikakulam]]'' was an average and ''Dongala Bandi'' was an average grosser because of the weak story but the cast was praised for their respective performance at the box office. 2009 had two releases of Naresh, which were ''[[Fitting Master]]'' and ''[[Bendu Apparao R.M.P]]''. ''Fitting Master'' was an average grosser, while ''Bendu Apparao R.M.P.'' was a hit at the box office, which was only successful film because of the performances of Meghana Raj and Allari Naresh, which stood resisting the super-success ''[[Magadheera]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.merinews.com/article/bendu-appa-rao-rmp-dominates-box-office/15789923.shtml|title='Bendu Appa Rao RMP' dominates box office|publisher=merinews.com|access-date=5 December 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110324123130/http://www.merinews.com/article/bendu-appa-rao-rmp-dominates-box-office/15789923.shtml|archive-date=24 March 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>

He had seven releases in 2010, again a rare feat. He first starred in ''[[Shambo Shiva Shambo]]'', a remake of Tamil Film ''[[Nadodigal]]'', co-starring [[Ravi Teja]] and Siva Balaji. The film received positive reviews mainly because of the performance. While ''Rambabu Gadi Pellam'', ''[[Aakasa Ramanna]]'', and ''[[Subhapradam]]'' were flops at the box office, ''[[Betting Bangaraju]]'', ''[[Saradaga Kasepu]]'' and ''[[Kathi Kantha Rao]]'' were super hits at the box office. 2011 saw Naresh acting in five films, one of which was a cameo appearance. His first release of the year was ''[[Aha Naa Pellanta (2011 film)|Aha Naa Pellanta]]'', co-starring [[Ritu Barmecha]], [[Srihari]], [[Penmatsa Subbaraju|Subbaraju]]. He played the role of Subrahmanyam aka Subbu, a software engineer whose life takes a drastic turn when he and a girl of faction background misunderstand that they made love with each other.{{clarify |date=March 2016 |reason= This sentence is garbled to the point of incomprehensibility.}} His performance was well praised by the critics. The film was a huge success, which was the only hit for Telugu cinema along with Ravi Teja's ''[[Mirapakay]]'' and [[Nani (actor)|Nani]]'s ''[[Ala Modalaindi]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.andhrabuzz.com/viewnews.php?newsid=mirapakaya_completes_100_days_of_theatrical_run_16818&category=Film%20news|title=Mirapakaya completes 100 days of theatrical run|publisher=andhrabuzz.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234359/http://www.andhrabuzz.com/viewnews.php?newsid=mirapakaya_completes_100_days_of_theatrical_run_16818&category=Film%20news|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> His next release, ''[[Seema Tapakai]]'', was also a success at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|last=kavirayani|first=suresh|date=22 September 2016|title=Poorna's Avantika launched|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/220916/poornas-avantika-launched.html|access-date=30 August 2020|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|archive-date=12 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170112115517/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/220916/poornas-avantika-launched.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He appeared in a cameo appearance in the film ''Chandamama Katha'', while his next film ''[[Madatha Kaja]]'' was an average at the box office.{{Citation needed|date=August 2020}}

=== 2012–present: Career stagnation ===
In 2012, Naresh starred in three films. The first was ''[[Nuvva Nena]]'' co-starring [[Shriya Saran]] and Sharwanand, which is based on ''[[Deewana Mastana]]''. His next film was ''[[Sudigadu]]'', a film composed of various spoofs on nearly 100 Telugu films, directed by [[Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao]]. The film did exceptionally well at the box office, cementing his position in Telugu cinema.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maastars.com/270152/sudigadu-creating-tsunami-at-box-office|title=Sudigadu Creating Tsunami at Box Office|publisher=maastars.com|archive-date=5 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905122525/http://www.maastars.com/270152/sudigadu-creating-tsunami-at-box-office|url-status=live}}</ref> His last release of the year was ''[[Yamudiki Mogudu (2012 film)|Yamudiki Mogudu]]'', in which he plays the role of a stage artist whose fate is not designed by the creator and his life after he falls in love with the daughter of the lord of death. The film was also a success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/yamudiki-mogudu-going-strong-at-the-box-office.html|title=Yamudiki Mogudu going strong at the box office|publisher=123telugu.com|access-date=30 December 2012|date=30 December 2012|archive-date=1 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130101220006/http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/yamudiki-mogudu-going-strong-at-the-box-office.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2013, He played the lead in ''[[Action 3D]]'', the first Indian 3D comedy film in Telugu.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/neelam-upadhaya-to-feature-in-indias-first-telugu-3d-film/393392-71-216.html|title=Neelam Upadhaya to feature in India's first Telugu 3D film|publisher=IBNLive|access-date=23 May 2013|archive-date=26 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131026063308/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/neelam-upadhaya-to-feature-in-indias-first-telugu-3d-film/393392-71-216.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Besides, he also starred in ''[[Kevvu Keka]]'' (2013) co-starring [[Sharmila Mandre]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-16/news-interviews/39309140_1_kevvu-keka-jahnavi-productions-boppana-chandrasekhar|title=Kevvu Keka wraps up shooting|access-date=16 May 2013|archive-date=27 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627115507/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-16/news-interviews/39309140_1_kevvu-keka-jahnavi-productions-boppana-chandrasekhar|work=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In 2014, Naresh played an obese man in the film ''Laddu Babu'' by Ravi Babu.<ref>{{cite web|title=Allari Naresh is Laddu Babu now|url=http://www.apherald.com/Movies/ViewArticle/25217/Allari-Naresh-is-Laddu-Babu-now/|publisher=apherald.com|access-date=17 August 2013|archive-date=27 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130827171341/http://www.apherald.com/Movies/ViewArticle/25217/Allari-Naresh-is-Laddu-Babu-now/|url-status=live}}</ref> Later, he played a dual role in ''[[Jump Jilani]]'' (2014), a remake of Tamil film ''[[Kalakalappu]]''.<ref name="Jump Jilani">{{cite web|title=Jump Jilani's first look unveiled|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Jump-Jilanis-first-look-unveiled/articleshow/33187966.cms|publisher=indiatimes.com|access-date=9 April 2014|archive-date=6 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140406055238/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Jump-Jilanis-first-look-unveiled/articleshow/33187966.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Naresh teamed up with filmmaker [[Mohana Krishna Indraganti]] for the film ''[[Bandipotu]]'', produced by his elder brother Aryan Rajesh under [[E. V .V. Cinema]] banner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tfpc.in/bandipotu-movie-theatrical-trailer/|title=Allari Naresh Bandipotu trailer|publisher=tfpc.in|date=10 June 2014|access-date=1 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121073728/http://tfpc.in/bandipotu-movie-theatrical-trailer/|archive-date=21 January 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film is titled and based on [[N. T. Rama Rao]]'s 1968 film of the same name.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/bandipotu-not-spoof-on-any-film-director/|title='Bandipotu' not spoof on any film: Director|publisher=[[Indian Express]]|date=11 June 2014|access-date=1 July 2014|archive-date=28 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140628184357/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/bandipotu-not-spoof-on-any-film-director/|url-status=live}}</ref> The film released received mixed reviews from Idlebrain Jeevi and greatandhra pointing at the slow narration, however, praised Naresh's performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/bandipotu-review-he-is-not-funny-64086.html|title='Bandipotu' Review: He Is Not Funny|date=20 February 2015|access-date=20 July 2015|archive-date=21 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721180837/http://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/bandipotu-review-he-is-not-funny-64086.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/bandipotu.html|title=Bandipotu review by jeevi – Telugu cinema review – Allari Naresh & Eesha|access-date=20 July 2015|archive-date=31 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150831175626/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/bandipotu.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2015, he appeared in the action comedy [[James Bond (2015 film)|''James Bond'']], alongside [[Sakshi Chaudhary]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/james-bond-postponed-to-a-further-date.html|title=James Bond postponed to a further date – 123telugu.com|date=22 June 2015|access-date=20 July 2015|archive-date=25 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150625043132/http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/james-bond-postponed-to-a-further-date.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/allari-nareshs-james-bond-gets-its-release-date.html|title='Allari' Naresh's James Bond gets its release date – 123telugu.com|date=30 June 2015|access-date=20 July 2015|archive-date=3 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703002844/http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/allari-nareshs-james-bond-gets-its-release-date.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Later the year, he co-starred with veteran Telugu actor [[Mohan Babu]] for the film ''[[Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu]]'' which was directed by Srinivas Reddy. The film also starred [[Meena (actress)|Meena]] and [[Ramya Krishnan]] in lead roles and this was Naresh's landmark 50th movie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gulte.com/movienews/40472/Mama-Manchu-Alludu-Kanchu|title=Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu|date=15 July 2015|access-date=20 July 2015|archive-date=21 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721203159/http://www.gulte.com/movienews/40472/Mama-Manchu-Alludu-Kanchu|url-status=live}}</ref> He also appeared in a Tamil film ''[[Poraali]]'' (2015) directed by [[Samuthirakani]]. In 2016, he appeared in two films, ''[[Selfie Raja]]'' and ''[[Intlo Deyyam Nakem Bhayam]]'', the latter gained garnered poor reviews but was praised for its comedy.{{Citation needed|date=August 2020}} In 2017, he starred in the film ''[[Meda Meeda Abbayi]]'', which was a remake of ''[[Oru Vadakkan Selfie]]''. In 2018, ''Silly Fellows'' co-starring Allari Naresh and [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]] was released. In 2019, Naresh co-starred alongside [[Mahesh Babu]] for [[Vamshi Paidipally]]-directed [[Maharshi (2019 film)|''Maharshi'']]. The film grossed over {{INR|175 [[crore]]}} worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Allari Naresh heaps praise on Mahesh Babu: "He used to address me as Sir" - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/allari-naresh-heaps-praise-on-mahesh-babu-he-used-to-address-me-as-sir/articleshow/75355792.cms|access-date=30 August 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=27 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200527153931/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/allari-naresh-heaps-praise-on-mahesh-babu-he-used-to-address-me-as-sir/articleshow/75355792.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2021, Naresh starred in two films, [[Bangaru Bullodu (2021 film)|''Bangaru Bullodu'']] and ''[[Naandhi]]''. While ''Bangaru Bullodu'' received an average response, ''Naandhi'' was a critical and commercial success.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Balach|first=Logesh|date=1 March 2021|title=Nani lauds Allari Naresh's performance in Naandhi. See post|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nani-lauds-allari-naresh-s-performance-in-naandhi-see-post-1774182-2021-03-01|access-date=1 March 2021|work=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Rayala|first=Rajeev|date=26 February 2021|title=బ్రేక్ ఈవెన్ దాటి దూసుకుపోతున్న నరేష్ 'నాంది'.. ఏడు రోజుల్లో ఎంత కలెక్ట్ చేసిందంటే..|url=https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/tollywood/allari-naresh-naandhi-movie-7-days-collections-427509.html|access-date=1 March 2021|website=[[TV9 Telugu]]|language=te}}</ref>

== Filmography ==


{| class="wikitable sortable"
| style="background:#ffc;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}

* ''All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted''

{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
|-
! Year
! Title !! Role(s) !! Notes
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2002
|''[[Allari (film)|Allari]]''|| Ravi ||
|-
|''Dhana Laxmi I Love You''|| Raju ||
|-
|''[[Thotti Gang]]''|| Achi Babu ||
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2003
|''[[Juniors (film)|Juniors]]''|| Mahesh ||
|-
|''[[Praanam]]''|| Sivudu ||
|-
|''[[Maa Alludu Very Good]]''|| Purse Ram aka Parasuram ||
|-
|''[[Kurumbu]]''|| Ravi || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film
|-
| 2004
|''[[Nenu]]''|| Vinod ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2005
|''[[Nuvvante Naakishtam]]''|| Devudu ||
|-
|''[[Danger (2005 film)|Danger]]''|| Satya ||
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2006
|''[[Party (2006 film)|Party]]''|| Bujji ||
|-
|''[[Kithakithalu]]''|| Relangi Rajababu ||
|-
|''Roommates''|| Rama Krishna ||
|-
|''[[Gopi – Goda Meedha Pilli]]''|| Gopi ||
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2007
|''[[Athili Sattibabu LKG]]''|| Athili Sattibabu ||
|-
|''[[Allare Allari]]''|| Veera Babu ||
|-
|''[[Pellaindi Kaani]]''|| Attchi Babu ||
|-
|''[[Seema Sastri]]''|| Seema Sastri ||
|-
| rowspan="8" | 2008
|''[[Sundarakanda (2008 film)|Sundara Kanda]]''|| Journalist ||
|-
|''[[Vishaka Express (film)|Vishaka Express]]''|| Ravi Varma ||
|-
|''Pelli Kaani Prasad''|| Prasad ||
|-
|''[[Gamyam]]''|| Gali Seenu ||
|-
|''[[Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters]]''|| Ramachandran ||
|-
|''[[Siddu from Sikakulam]]''|| Siddhu ||
|-
|''[[Blade Babji (2008)|Blade Babji]]''|| Babji / Krishna Manohar ||
|-
|''Dongala Bandi''|| Rama Krishna ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2009
|''[[Fitting Master]]''|| Sampath ||
|-
|''[[Bendu Apparao R.M.P]]''|| Apparao ||
|-
| rowspan="7" | 2010
|''[[Shambo Shiva Shambo]]''|| Malli ||
|-
|''Rambabu Gadi Pellam''|| Rambabu ||
|-
|''[[Aakasa Ramanna]]''|| Rana ||
|-
|''[[Betting Bangaraju]]''|| Bangarraju ||
|-
|''[[Subhapradam]]''|| Chakri ||
|-
|''[[Saradaga Kasepu]]''|| Ranga Babu ||
|-
|''[[Kathi Kantha Rao]]''|| Kathi Kantha Rao ||
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2011
|''[[Aha Naa Pellanta (2011 film)|Aha Naa Pellanta]]''|| Subbu||
|-
|''[[Seema Tapakai]]''|| Krishna ||
|-
|''[[Madatha Kaja]]''|| Kalyan ||
|-
|''[[Poraali]]''|| Nallavan || Tamil film
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2012
|''[[Nuvva Nena]]''||Avinash ||
|-
|''[[Sudigadu]]''|| Shiva & Kamesh ||
|-
|''[[Yamudiki Mogudu (2012 film)|Yamudiki Mogudu]]''|| Naresh ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2013
|''[[Action 3D]]''|| Bala Vardhan aka Bava ||
|-
|''[[Kevvu Keka]]''|| Bhuchi Raju ||
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2014
|''[[Laddu Babu]]''|| Laddu Babu ||
|-
|''[[Jump Jilani]]''|| Satti Babu & Ram Babu ||
|-
|''[[Brother of Bommali]]''|| Rama Krishna ||
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2015
|''[[Bandipotu]]''|| Viswa ||
|-
|''[[James Bond (Telugu film)|James Bond]]''|| Nani ||
|-
|''[[Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu]]''|| Balaraju || 50th film
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2016 ||''[[Selfie Raja]]''|| Selfie Raja || Dual roles
|-
|''[[Intlo Deyyam Nakem Bhayam]]''|| Naresh ||
|-
|2017 ||''[[Meda Meeda Abbayi]]''|| Srinu ||
|-
| 2018||''[[Silly Fellows]]''|| Veerababu ||
|-
|2019 ||''[[Maharshi (2019 film)|Maharshi]]''|| Ravi Shankar ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2021 ||''[[Bangaru Bullodu (2021 film)|Bangaru Bullodu]]'' ||Bhavani Prasad
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bangaru Bullodu Teaser: Allari Naresh returns to his forte of comedy - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/bangaru-bullodu-teaser-allari-naresh-returns-to-his-forte-of-comedy/articleshow/76710667.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919233833/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/bangaru-bullodu-teaser-allari-naresh-returns-to-his-forte-of-comedy/articleshow/76710667.cms|archive-date=19 September 2020|access-date=30 August 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Naandhi]]''|| Surya Prakash||<ref>{{Cite web|title=Allari Naresh's first look from the film Naandhi - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/allari-nareshs-first-look-from-the-film-naandhi/articleshow/73423393.cms|access-date=30 August 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011114025/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/allari-nareshs-first-look-from-the-film-naandhi/articleshow/73423393.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}

=== Cameo appearances ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;"
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-

|2001
| ''Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi''
| Himself
| Special appearance in titles of the movie
|-
|2004
|''[[Bommalata]]''
|Babu
|Guest Appearance
|-
|2011
|''Chandamama Katha''
|Himself
|-
|2015
|''[[Superstar Kidnap]]''
| Himself
| Cameo appearance
|}

=== Voice-over ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Director(s)
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|2013
| ''[[Venkatadri Express (film)|Venkatadri Express]]''
| Merlapaka Gandhi
| Narrator
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Film
!Award
!Category
!Result
!{{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |2008
| rowspan="2" |''[[Gamyam]]''
|[[Nandi Awards]]
|[[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
|{{won}}
|<ref name="idlebrain1" />
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Filmfare Awards South]]
| rowspan="2" | [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu|Best Supporting Actor – Telugu]]
|{{won}}
|<ref name="tamilnow1" />
|-
|2010
|''[[Shambo Shiva Shambo]]''
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=58th South Filmfare Awards - Nominees|url=http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/entertainment/58th-south-filmfare-awards-nominees-10839|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110705141927/http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/entertainment/58th-south-filmfare-awards-nominees-10839|archive-date=5 July 2011|access-date=10 December 2020|website=[[NDTV]]}}</ref>
|-
|2019
|[[Maharshi (2019 film)|''Maharshi'']]
|[[Zee Cine Awards Telugu]]
|Best Actor In Supporting Role – Male
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 January 2020|title=Zee Cine Awards Telugu 2020: Samantha Akkineni & Chiranjeevi honoured; full list of winners revealed|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-zee-cine-awards-telugu-2020-samantha-akkineni-chiranjeevi-honoured-full-list-of-winners-revealed-2809103|access-date=10 December 2020|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|2863651|Allari Naresh}}
* {{Twitter}}
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Allari Naresh - Revision history

>Arjayay at 16:20, 2 June 2021