Arjun Ambati
| Arjun Ambati | |
|---|---|
 Nagarjuna Reddy Ambati.jpg Arjun Ambati in 2023 | |
| Born | Nagarjuna Reddy Ambati August 16, 1986 Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Nagarjuna Reddy |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor, model, television presenter |
| 📆 Years active | 2014–present |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Ponnapati Naga Surekha (m. 2019) |
| 👶 Children | 1 (Arkha Ambati) |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Ambati Subbareddy (father), Ambati Chandravathi (mother) |
| 👪 Relatives | Ambati Harshavardhan Reddy (brother), Ambati Haripriya (sister) |
Arjun Ambati (born Nagarjuna Reddy Ambati; 16 August 1986) is an Indian actor, model, and television presenter who works in Telugu cinema and television. He is known for his lead role as a transgender character in Arddhanaari (2016), and for roles in serials such as Devatha – Anubandhala Alayam and Agnisakshi. He has appeared in Bigg Boss Telugu 7 and hosted shows including Sri Devi Drama Company and the Pro Kabaddi League on Star Sports.
Early life and education
Ambati was born in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. He completed his schooling in his hometown and later pursued intermediate and postgraduate education in Visakhapatnam. He holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree and worked as an IT professional for two years before entering the entertainment industry.
Career
Film
Ambati began his acting career with the unreleased film Chandrullo Unde Kundelu. He made his debut in Geethopadesam (2015) and gained recognition for his role as the antagonist in Soukhyam (2015). His breakthrough came with Arddhanaari (2016), where he portrayed a transgender lead. Though the film was said to have won three Nandi Awards, they were not officially issued.
Other notable films include:
- Moodu Puvvulu Aaru Kayalu (2018) – Lead
- Ashwamedham (2019) – Antagonist
- Sundari (2021) – Supporting role[1]
- Tees Maar Khan (2022) – Antagonist
- Theppa Samudram (2024) – Lead role[2][3]
- Wedding Diaries (2024) – Lead
- Black and White (TBA) – Antagonist
He is also part of the upcoming Tamil films Tuppaki Thuravai and Scorpio (pre-production).
Television and web series
Ambati debuted on television with Agnisakshi (2017) as Shankar Babu. In 2022, he played Aditya in Devatha – Anubandhala Alayam, winning a Star Maa Parivaar Award for the role.
He has also appeared in web series including:
Reality shows and hosting
Ambati has participated in:
- Bigg Boss Telugu 7[4]
- Ishmart Jodi – Season 1
- Sixth Sense
- Kiraak Boys vs Khiladi Girls
As a host, he has anchored:
- Sri Devi Drama Company
- Sankranti Pandaga
- Special segments in Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8
- Pro Kabaddi League (Star Sports)
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Geethopadesam | Lead | |
| 2015 | Soukhyam | Antagonist | |
| 2016 | Arddhanaari | Transgender Lead | |
| 2018 | Moodu Puvvulu Aaru Kayalu | Lead | |
| 2019 | Ashwamedham | Antagonist | |
| 2021 | Sundari | Supporting | |
| 2022 | Tees Maar Khan | Antagonist | |
| 2023 | Bichagadu Majaka | Lead | Telugu |
| 2024 | Theppa Samudram | Lead | |
| 2024 | Wedding Diaries | Lead | |
| TBA | Black and White | Antagonist | Upcoming |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel/Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Agnisakshi | Shankar Babu | Lead |
| 2022 | Devatha – Anubandhala Alayam | Aditya | Star Maa |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NERD | Police Officer | Zee5 |
| — | Harikatha | Bharath | Disney+ Hotstar |
| — | Parampara | — | Disney+ Hotstar |
Reality shows
- Bigg Boss Telugu 7
- Ishmart Jodi – Season 1
- Sixth Sense
- Kiraak Boys vs Khiladi Girls
As host
- Sri Devi Drama Company
- Sankranti Pandaga
- Bigg Boss Buzz Season 8 (Telugu)
- Pro Kabaddi League (Star Sports)
Awards
- Nandi Award for Best Actor – Arddhanaari (Reportedly announced)
- Star Maa Parivaar Award – Devatha (2022)
References
- ↑ "Sundari Movie Review: Outdated film whose gaze is problematic". Pinkvilla. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ↑ "Theppa Samudram Official Trailer - Chaitanya Rao and Arjun Ambati". The Times of India. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ↑ "Theppa Samudram OTT Release: When and Where to Watch". IndiaTimes. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ↑ "Bigg Boss Telugu Fame Arjun Ambati Lands Role in Ram Charan's RC16". News18. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
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