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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{family name hatnote|Allu|lang=Telugu}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Allu Sirish
| image = Allu-sirish-much-thrilled-malayalam-debut-1971-beyond-borders.jpg
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1987|5|30}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Allu Sirish News|website=[[The Times of India]]|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/throwback-class-photo-of-ram-charan-rana-daggubati-and-allu-sirish-during-high-school/articleshow/75507501.cms|date=2 May 2020|access-date=23 August 2020|archive-date=11 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200511072312/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/throwback-class-photo-of-ram-charan-rana-daggubati-and-allu-sirish-during-high-school/articleshow/75507501.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India
| occupation = [[Actor]]
| years_active = 1990; 2013–present
| spouse = {{marriage|Nayanika Reddy|2026}}
| father = [[Allu Aravind]]
| relatives = [[Allu Arjun]] (brother)
| family = See [[Konidela–Allu family]]
| citizenship =
| education = [[R. D. National College]], [[Hyderabad]]
}}
'''Allu Sirish''' (born 30 May 1987) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. He is the younger brother of leading [[Telugu cinema]] actor [[Allu Arjun]]. He debuted as a lead actor with ''[[Gouravam (2013 film)|Gouravam]]'' (2013) and later went on to appear in films such as ''[[Kotha Janta]]'' (2014), ''[[Srirastu Subhamastu]]'' (2016), ''[[Okka Kshanam]]'' (2017) and ''[[Urvasivo Rakshasivo]]'' (2022).

== Career ==
Sirish made his lead debut with the [[Telugu language|Telugu]]–[[Tamil language|Tamil]] bilingual film ''[[Gouravam (2013 film)|Gouravam]]'' (2013) opposite [[Yami Gautam]], produced by [[Prakash Raj]] and directed by Radha Mohan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Allu Sirish to debut with Gauravam |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-allu-sirish-to-debut-with-gauravam/20121003.htm |work=Rediff |access-date=25 May 2014 |archive-date=9 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009212023/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-allu-sirish-to-debut-with-gauravam/20121003.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Though a commercial failure, it managed to have a fair share of reviews from critics for its theme. ''[[Kotha Janta]]'' (2014), a romantic comedy directed by [[Maruthi]] was about two different minded co-workers falling in love and the drama that ensues.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tollywood 2014 : The 'Hit' List|url=http://andhraboxoffice.com/info.aspxid=632&cid=8&fid=701|work=Andhra Box Office}}{{Dead link|date=February 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> It was the 3rd most watched Telugu movie of the year through satellite screening, which is quite a feat for a small budget film.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kotha Janta gets good TRP ratings|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/Kotha-Janta-gets-good-TRP-ratings/articleshow/39366538.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=13 May 2020|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011114256/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/Kotha-Janta-gets-good-TRP-ratings/articleshow/39366538.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Srirastu Subhamastu|Srirasthu Subhamastu]]'' (2016), directed by [[Parasuram (director)|Parasuram]], was a love story with family drama.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Srirastu-Subhamastu-The-%E2%80%98family%E2%80%99-hangover/article14553233.ece |title=Srirastu Subhamastu: The 'family' hangover |work=The Hindu |date=5 August 2016 |access-date=2 September 2019 |archive-date=25 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200725040646/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Srirastu-Subhamastu-The-%E2%80%98family%E2%80%99-hangover/article14553233.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> The film got mixed to positive response from critics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Srirastu-Subhamastu-The-%E2%80%98family%E2%80%99-hangover/article14553233.ece|title=Srirastu Subhamastu: The 'family' hangover|date=5 August 2016|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> He was announced as the second lead opposite [[Mohanlal]] in ''[[1971: Beyond Borders]]'' (2017), directed by [[Major Ravi]], making this his debut in [[Malayalam]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/1971-beyond-borders/movie-review/58063353.cms |title=1971: BEYOND BORDERS MOVIE REVIEW |work=The Times of India |access-date=13 May 2020 |archive-date=3 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200503153743/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/1971-beyond-borders/movie-review/58063353.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, he starred in the film ''[[Okka Kshanam]]'', which was a sci-fi thriller based on the concept of parallel lives.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-film-finds-its-rhythm-when-it-explores-the-idea-of-parallel-lives/article22326233.ece |title=Okka Kshanam: Can you change destiny? |work=The Hindu |date=29 December 2017 |access-date=2 September 2019 |archive-date=2 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180602125637/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-film-finds-its-rhythm-when-it-explores-the-idea-of-parallel-lives/article22326233.ece |url-status=live |last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi }}</ref> The film was critically acclaimed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://regional.pinkvilla.com/telugu/news/box-office-report-allu-sirishs-okka-kshanam-shines-overseas-markets|title=Box Office Report: Allu Sirish's 'Okka Kshanam' shines at overseas markets|work=Pinkvilla|access-date=13 May 2020|archive-date=27 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727011456/https://regional.pinkvilla.com/telugu/news/box-office-report-allu-sirishs-okka-kshanam-shines-overseas-markets/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/south-gossip/article/box-office-report-allu-sirishs-okka-kshanam-claims-victory-over-akhil-akkinenis-movie-hello/185937 |title=Box office clash: Allu Sirish's Okka Kshanam claims victory over Akhil Akkineni's movie Hello |work=Times Now |date=5 January 2018 |access-date=13 May 2020 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011114257/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/south-gossip/article/box-office-report-allu-sirishs-okka-kshanam-claims-victory-over-akhil-akkinenis-movie-hello/185937 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2019, He starred in the film ''[[ABCD: American Born Confused Desi (2019 film)|ABCD – American Born Confused Desi]]'', which was a Telugu remake of the [[Malayalam]] film with the same name, starring [[Dulquer Salmaan]]. The film was a story of a rich spoilt brat who gets kicked out of his house and finds it hard to reform. The film was released to mixed reviews.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/abcd-american-born-confused-desi/movie-review/69371845.cms |title=ABCD: American Born Confused DESI Movie Review |work=The Times of India |access-date=13 May 2020 |archive-date=11 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911111719/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/abcd-american-born-confused-desi/movie-review/69371845.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

He was given the "Crossover Star of the Year" award at the Lulu Fashion Awards in 2019 for his Malayalam entry.<ref>{{cite web|title=Allu Sirish gets 'Crossover Star' Award in Kerala|url=https://www.tollywood.net/allu-sirish-gets-crossover-star-award-in-kerala|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727020041/https://www.tollywood.net/allu-sirish-gets-crossover-star-award-in-kerala/|archive-date=27 July 2020|access-date=13 May 2020|work=Tollywood|date=29 April 2019 }}</ref>

His next appearance was in 2022, in the movie ''[[Urvasivo Rakshasivo]]'', opposite to [[Anu Emmanuel]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 December 2022 |title=Urvasivo Rakshasivo OTT Release Date: When And Where To Watch Allu Sirish's Telugu Love Story |url=https://www.thedailyjagran.com/entertainment/urvasivo-rakshasivo-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-allu-sirishs-telugu-love-story-aha-video-new-releases-december2022-10056385 |access-date=21 June 2023 |website=English Jagran |language=en}}</ref>
==Personal life==
Allu Sirish announced his engagement to Nayanika Reddy on 1 October 2025 on Instagram<ref name="Allu Arjun's brother Allu Sirish announces engagement to Nayanika in October">{{cite news |last1= |first1= |title=Allu Arjun's brother Allu Sirish announces engagement to Nayanika in October |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/allu-sirish-engagement-nayanika-grandfather-birth-anniversary-2796373-2025-10-01 |access-date=7 March 2026 |publisher=India Today |date=1 October 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260307042053/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/allu-sirish-engagement-nayanika-grandfather-birth-anniversary-2796373-2025-10-01 |archive-date=7 March 2026 |language=en}}</ref> and the engagement ceremony was held on 31 October 2025. The couple got married on 6 March 2026 in Hyderabad, in the presence of their family and closest friends.<ref name="Allu Sirish, Nayanika Reddy tie the knot: Suriya, Ram Charan, Lokesh Kanagaraj attend Allu Arjun's brother's wedding">{{cite news |title=Allu Sirish, Nayanika Reddy tie the knot: Suriya, Ram Charan, Lokesh Kanagaraj attend Allu Arjun's brother's wedding |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/allu-sirish-nayanika-reddy-tie-the-knot-suriya-ram-charan-lokesh-kanagaraj-attend-allu-arjuns-brothers-wedding-101772853404187.html |access-date=7 March 2026 |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=7 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260307041321/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/allu-sirish-nayanika-reddy-tie-the-knot-suriya-ram-charan-lokesh-kanagaraj-attend-allu-arjuns-brothers-wedding-101772853404187.html |archive-date=7 March 2026 |language=en}}</ref> Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met Allu Sirish after her marriage.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Allu Sirish Shares Pictures with CM Chandrababu Naidu |url=https://rajasthan18.in/allu-sirish-shares-pictures-with-cm-chandrababu-naidu/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |work=Rajasthan18}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{{Pending films key}}
* ''All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.''

{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|+
!Year
!Title
!Role
! class="unsortable" |Notes
|-
|1990
|''[[Pratibandh]]''
|Student
|Child artist; [[Hindi]] film
|-
| rowspan="1" |2013
| rowspan="1" |''[[Gouravam (2013 film)|Gouravam]]''
| rowspan="1" |Arjun
| rowspan="1" |Debut as Lead actor <br />Also shot in [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|-
| 2014
|''[[Kotha Janta]]''
| Sirish
|
|-
| 2016
|''[[Srirastu Subhamastu]]''
| Sirish/Siri
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2017
|''[[1971: Beyond Borders]]''
|[[Second Lieutenant]] Chinmay
|[[Malayalam]] film
|-
|''[[Okka Kshanam]]''
|Jeeva
|
|-
| 2019
|''[[ABCD: American Born Confused Desi (2019 film)|ABCD: American Born Confused Desi]]''
|Arvind "Avi" Prasad
|
|-
| 2022
| ''[[Urvasivo Rakshasivo]]''
| Sree Kumar
| <ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2021 |title=Allu Sirish and Anu Emmanuel's romantic drama titled 'Urvasivo Rakshasivo' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/allu-sirish-and-anu-emmanuel-s-romantic-drama-titled-prema-kadanta-149828 |access-date=17 August 2022 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2024
| ''[[Buddy (2024 film)|Buddy]]''
|Adithya Ram
|
|}

=== Music video ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+List of music videos
!Year
!Song
!Singers
!Co-artist
!Language
|-
|2021
|"Vilayati Sharaab"
|[[Darshan Raval]], [[Neeti Mohan]]
|Heli Daruwala
|[[Hindi]]
|-
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+List of television roles
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role
|-
||2016 || [[IIFA Utsavam]] || Host
|-
||2017 || [[Filmfare Awards South]] || Host
|-
||2017 || [[SIIMA Awards]] || Host
|-
|2021
|''[[MasterChef India – Telugu]]''
|Guest
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|3224930}}
* {{URL|http://www.allusirish.com/| Official Website}}
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