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Happy birthday Nani: Five career-best performances of the versatile actor

etimes.in | Last updated on - Feb 24, 2022, 08:00 IST
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Nani's best roles that managed to etch a place in the hearts of the viewers

Natural star Nani turns 30 today (February 24). The actor has been part of some of the superhit films and has left an impression on a wide variety of memorable characters due to his charisma and talent. He has managed to entertain his fans with his witty tactics, quirky dialogues and natural performances. Nani is unarguably one of the most versatile actors in Telugu cinema today. While he has his share of hits and misses, what’s been consistent with him over the years is his ease to slip into the skin of any character. On the occasion of his birthday today, let’s have a look at his best roles that managed to etch a place in the hearts of the viewers:


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Ala Modalaindi

In one of the earlier works of Deepak wherein he played the role of Gautham, who has gone through a major heartbreak, meets another woman and falls in love with her after they spend time together. This film saw Nani alongside Nithya Menen in what will always be an amazing performance by the duo. Directed by Nandini Reddy, the 2022 romantic comedy entertainer went on to become one of the biggest hits of the year.


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Bhale Bhale Magadivoy

In 'Bhale Bhale Magadivoy,' Nani played the role of an absent-minded junior botanist named Lucky. He has impressed with his earnest performance and gave his fans a chance to see his range. He earned many nominations including, Filmfare Awards South and SIIMA Awards in the Best Actor category. The Maruthi directorial is one of the best comedy films made in Tollywood, and Nani’s performance is worth a watch.


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Ninnu Kori

The romantic entertainer was headlined by Nani and directed by Shiva Nirvana. The superhit saw Nani play the role of Uma Maheswara Rao. His character becomes an alcoholic after his ladylove gets married to another. That woman invites him to see how she enjoys her marital bliss. Nani showcased the shades of grey through his character. He was also appreciated for his performance by the audience and critics.


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Jersey

Nani’s next memorable stint came with the film 'Jersey.' One of the actors’ genuine performances and how perfectly he nails it. He is very natural as Arjun who is a talented yet failed cricketer decides to return to cricket in his late thirties, driven by the desire to represent the Indian cricket team. The sports drama was directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. Nani’s portrayal of Arjun is one of the best performances till date.


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Shyam Singha Roy

Considered to be one of the most critically acclaimed performances of Nani, the movie was written by Satyadev Janga and directed by Rahul Sankrityan. 'Shyam Singha Roy' is quite a gripping story. He looks ravishing, and his performance will leave you stunned. His chemistry Sai Pallavi and Krithi Shetty was much appreciated by fans, and so was his natural performance.


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