Introduction
Naresh Vijaya (born Naresh Krishna Murthy) is an Indian film actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema and television. He ventured into cinema as a child artiste in 1970. He starred in around 90 films in a variety of roles, including comedy.
Personal life
Naresh was born in Chennai. Currently resides in Hindupur located in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, to actress Vijaya Nirmala, and K. S. Murthy. Prior to joining theater, he attended, Ramakrishna Mission High School, Hindu High School and did his college at Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan. He has been married thrice and has three sons.
Career
Film
Naresh acted as a child in the film Pandanti Kapuram in 1972. He made his debut as an actor in lead role with Prema Sankellu (1982), directed by his mother. He then starred in the box office hit Nalugu Stambhalata (1982). His other notable works include box office hits like 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), Malliswari (2004), Oka Oorilo (2005), 100% love (2011), and Drushyam (2014).
Politics
Naresh is also an active politician, and a former member of Bharatiya Janata Party. He is the Founder president of the Non-Profit organization, Blood Brothers Club in Anantapur District, which is involved in philanthropic activities.
Filmography
Telugu
- 1970 – Rendu Kutumbala Katha
- 1972 – Pandanti Kapuram
- 1982 – Nalugu Stambhalata
- 1982 – Prema Sankellu
- 1983 – Puttadi Bomma
- 1983 - " Agni samadhi
- 1983 – Rendu Jella Sita as Gopi
- 1984 – Ooha Sundari
- 1984 – Sreevariki Prema Lekha
- 1985 – Shrivaari Sobhanam
- 1986 – Jeevana Poratam
- 1987 – Choopulu Kalasina Shubhavela
- 1987 – Damnit Katha Addam Tirigindi
- 1987 – Mogudu Pellalu
- 1987 – Mukkopi
- 1987 – Shrutilayalu
- 1987 – Sri Kanaka Mahalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe as Gopalam
- 1987 – Two Town Rowdy
- 1989 – Bava Bava Panneeru
- 1989 – Hai Hai Nayaka as Ramakrishna
- 1989 – Police Report
- 1990 – Alajadi
- 1990 – Justice Rudrama Devi
- 1990 – Kokila as Siddhartha
- 1990 – Manasu Mamatha
- 1990 – Padmavati Kalyanam
- 1990 – Police Bharya
- 1991 – Nenera Police
- 1991 – Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam
- 1991 – Prema Enta Madhuram
- 1991 – Shiva Shakti
- 1992 – Adrishtam
- 1992 – Chitram Bhalare Vichitram as Nimmagadda Rajeswara Rao "Raja"/Prema
- 1992 – Hello Darling
- 1992 – Pelli Neeku Shubham Naaku
- 1993 – Enti Bava Mareenu
- 1993 – Jamba Lakidi Pamba
- 1993 – Konguchaatu Krishnaudu
- 1993 – Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram
- 1994 – Aame as Vikram
- 1994 – Pelli Koduku
- 1995 – Sogasu Chuda Taramaa?
- 1996 – Shri Krishnarjuna Vijayam as Narada
- 1997 – Mama Bagunnaavaa?
- 1998 – Life Lo Wife
- 1998 – Prema and Co.
- 2000 – Hindustan The Mother
- 2002 – Sontham
- 2003 – Allari Ramudu
- 2002 – Dhanalakshmi I Love You as Babu Rao
- 2003 – Villain
- 2004 – Gowri
- 2004 – Malliswari as Prasad 's elder brother
- 2005 – Chandra Vamsham
- 2005 – Oka Oorilo
- 2005 – Orey Pandu
- 2006 – Nandanavanam 120km
- 2006 – Premante Inte
- 2007 – Madhumasam as Sanjay's elder brother
- 2007 – Maharathi
- 2007 – Mee Sreyobhilashi as Surya Prakash Rao
- 2007 – Veduka
- 2007 – Yamadonga
- 2007 – Yamagola Malli Modalayindi
- 2008 – Ankit, Pallavi & Friends
- 2008 – Naa Manasukemaindi
- 2008 – Ontari
- 2008 – Vaana
- 2009 – Andamaina Abaddam
- 2009 – Maska as Krish's father
- 2009 – Vaade Kaavaali
- 2010 – Andari Bandhuvaya as Nandu's father
- 2010 – Varudu as Deepthi's father
- 2011 – 100% Love as Ramesh, Balu's father
- 2011 – Mogudu as Shankar Rao
- 2012 – Yamudiki Mogudu as
- 2013 – Aadu Magaadra Bujji
- 2014 – Anaamika
- 2014 – Chandamama Kathalu as Mohan
- 2014 – Chinnadana Nee Kosam as Nithin's father
- 2014 – Drushyam as Prabhakar
- 2014 – Mike Testing 143
- 2014 – Ori Devudoy
- 2014 – Parampara
- 2015 – Beeruva as Surya Narayana
- 2015 – Bhale Bhale Magadivoy as Hanumantha Rao
- 2015 – Subramanyam for Sale as Subramanyam's father
- 2016 – Eedu Gold Ehe as Buchchaiah Chowdary
- 2016 – Guntur Talkies as Giri
- 2016 – Hyper
- 2016 – A...Aa as Ramalingam
- 2016 – Brahmotsavam
- 2016 – Garam
- 2016 – Nenu Sailaja as Hari 's father
- 2016 – Sri Sri
Tamil
- 2014 – Nee Enge En Anbe
- 2014 – Malini 22 Palayamkottai
Hindi
- 1984 – Akalmand
- 1987 – Kachchi Kali
Television
| Year | Film | Role | Co-stars | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Munimanikyam Gari Kantham Kadhalu | Telugu | Nandi Award for Best Actor – Doordarshan | ||
| 2001 | Amrutham | Icchapurapu Amrutha Rao | Gundu Hanumantha Rao, Vasu Inturi, Ragini | Telugu | Gemini TV |
Accolades
He has received state Nandi Award for Best Actor for Sogasu Chuda Taramaa? (1995) and Nandi Special Jury Award for Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1992). He has also received one Television Nandi Award for his work in Doordarshan's Munimanikyam Gari Kantham Kadhalu.
He starred in films like 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 starred in Mee Sreyobhilashi which also premiered at the International Film Festival of India. In 2014, he starred in Parampara which won the Platinum Award for Best Feature at the International Indonesian Movie Awards, and premiered at the Jakarta International Film Festival.
Awards
- Academy of Universal Global Peace Award – 2016
- Nandi Award for Best Actor – Sogasu Chuda Taramaa? (1994)
- Nandi Special Jury Award – Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1992)
- Nandi Best Actor Television – Munimanikyam Gari Kantham Kadhalu (1991)