Naresh (actor)
Vijaya Krishna Naresh (born 20 January 1963), known mononymously as Naresh, is an Indian actor, politician and social activist known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema and television. He began acting as a child in 1970, and starred in around 200 films in a variety of roles as both lead and supporting actor. Some of the box office successes he appeared in were "Rendu Jella Sita" (1983), "Sreevariki Prema Lekha" (1984), "Sri Kanaka Mahalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe" (1987), "Bava Bava Panneeru" (1989), "Manasu Mamatha" (1990) and "Jamba Lakidi Pamba" (1993). He also received the title H.E. (his  Excellency) and received a PhD in arts (his 2nd doctorate) from the United Nations ICDRHRP group. Personal life. Naresh is son of actress Vijaya Nirmala and her first husband, Krishna Murthy. He mentioned in a TV interview that his father died when he was young and that he doesn't remember much about him. Prior to joining theater, he attended Ramakrishna Mission High School, Hindu High School and then college at Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan. Naresh was married to Rekha. He is now married to Ramya Raghupathi. He has three sons. Career. Film. Naresh made his debut as a child  actor in the film "Pandanti Kapuram" (1972) as well as "Kavitha", and "Santosh Sowbhagyam". He later made his debut as a lead actor, at the age of 17, with the box office hit "Nalugu Stambhalata" (1982), directed by Sri Jandhyala and produced by Navata Krishnam Raju. He followed it up with "Prema Sankellu" (1982), which was directed by his mother Vijaya Nirmala. His other notable works include "Rendu Jella Sita" (1983), "Sreevariki Prema Lekha" (1984), "Sri Kanaka Mahalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe" (1987), "Bava Bava Panneeru" (1989), "Manasu Mamatha" (1990), "Jamba Lakidi Pamba" (1993), and Gunasekhar's Sogasu Chuda Taramaa? (1995 ). After a small hiatus, he started his second innings as a supporting actor with Allari Ramudu in 2002, and then went on to appear in many memorable films such as: "Dhanalakshmi, I Love You" (2002), "Malliswari" (2004), "Oka Oorilo" (2005), "Mee Sreyobhilashi" (2007), "Andari Bandhuvaya" (2010), "100% Love" (2011), "Chandamama Kathalu" and "Drushyam" (2014), "Bhale Bhale Magadivoy" (2015), "Guntur Talkies" (2016), "Sathamanam Bhavati" (2017), "Rangasthalam" (2018), and "Sammohanam" (2018). Naresh served as the president of the Movie Artists Association. Politics. Naresh is also an active politician, and a member of Bharatiya Janata Party state leader. He worked as a state  youth wing president of AP, and state secretary BJP, state general secretary vice president of BJP and also contested from Hindupur parliamentary seat. He also did a 125 km Padayatra from Icchampally Project to Warangal alongside C. Vidyasagar Rao for linking of "Krishna and Godavari" waters and is active in the Rayalaseema development. He is the founder president of KIV Kalakarula Ikya Vidika an NGO a non-profit and non-governmental organization, which works to protect ancient arts and support artists. Accolades. Naresh received the state Nandi Award for Best Actor for "Sogasu Chuda Taramaa?" (1995), the Nandi Special Jury  Award for "Chitram Bhalare Vichitram" (1992), and the platinum award for best feature film, "Parampara" (2014). He has also received one Television Nandi Award for his work in Doordarshan's "Munimanikyam Gari Kantham Kadhalu". He starred in the films "Shrutilayalu" (1987), that premiered at the International Film Festival of India and "Hindustan The Mother" (2000), which premiered at the International Film Festival of India, BFI London Film Festival and Mumbai Film Festival. In 2007 he appeared in "Mee Sreyobhilashi", which also premiered at the International Film Festival of India. In 2014, he acted in "Parampara", which won the Platinum Award  for Best Feature at the International Indonesian Movie Awards, and premiered at the Jakarta International Film Festival. Naresh received the "Servant Of The Poor" award on the occasion of the 4th national meet of CNRI held during 4–6 November 2009 at New Delhi, presented by the union Minister for Rural Development C. P. Joshi. In 2017, he spoke about displaying arts in Indian films at the University of Bedfordshire in the presence of the vice chancellor.