Akkineni venkat profile

Akkineni Venkat: Behind the Scenes and Family Ties

Akkineni Venkat, the lesser-known brother of the renowned actor Nagarjuna, recently opened up about his life, family, and connection to the film industry in an interview.

While his brother found fame on screen, Venkat has quietly carved a successful career as a producer, backing many of Nagarjuna's films.

Venkat revealed that their father, the legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao, deliberately kept them away from the industry, focusing on their education.

Akkineni venkat profile

He emphasized that his father's ambition was for them to excel in their studies. This, in part, explains why only Nagarjuna actively pursued a career in acting. Venkat shared a charming anecdote of how Nagarjuna's foray into films was a serendipitous occurrence, a chance encounter that led to his acting career.

He then delved into the genesis of Annapurna Studios, a landmark in the Telugu film industry.

The idea, he said, was entirel