| Nara Rohith | |
| Birth Date: | 1984 7, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Alma Mater: | Anna University New York Film Academy |
| Parents: | Nara Ramamurthy Naidu (father) |
| Family: | See Nandamuri–Nara family |
| Yearsactive: | 2009–2018 2024–present |
Nara Rohith (born 25 July 1984) is an Indian actor and producer in Telugu films. An alumnus of New York Film Academy, Rohit is known for works such as Baanam (2009), Solo (2011), Prathinidhi (2014), Rowdy Fellow (2014), Asura (2015) and Jyo Achyutananda (2016). He owns the production house Aran Media Works.
Nara Rohit is the son of Nara Ramamurthy Naidu, the brother of N. Chandrababu Naidu, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. He did his schooling in Hyderabad and Intermediate in Vignan College at Vadlamudi. He did his B.Tech in Industrial Bio Technology at Anna University, Chennai.[1] He then did a course in acting from New York Film Academy, New York and film making course in Los Angeles.
On 13 October 2024, Rohit got engaged to his Prathinidhi 2 co-star Siree Lella in Hyderabad.[2]
Rohit made his acting debut with Baanam (2009) directed by Chaitanya Dantuluri.[3] The film was released to positive reviews.[4] He got moderate success with his second film Solo, which was released in 2011 and directed by Parasuram.[5] In 2012, he did a special role in Ravi Teja's Sarocharu.[6]
In 2013, he worked with director Srinivas Raga on Okkadine, co-starring Nithya Menon. The film was not successful at the box office.[7] He made a comeback with the political film Pratinidhi (2014), which revolved around his character kidnapping the chief minister. The film was well received.[8] [9]
On the eve of Rohit's birthday, the movie Balakrishnudus motion poster was released, which featured him in a toned body.[10] Shutting out all the body shaming comments against him, the actor revealed his fit and healthy transformed body. The poster received a positive response. A great support and encouragement from director Pavan Mallela helped him to put off weight – quoted the actor in an interview with TV9.[11]
After a six year gap, the movie Prathinidhi 2, directed by Murthy Devagupthapu, was released in 2024.[12]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Baanam | Bhagat Panigrahi | ||
| 2011 | Solo | Gautam | ||
| 2012 | Sarocharu | Gautam | ||
| 2013 | Okkadine | Surya | ||
| Swamy Ra Ra | As narrator | |||
| 2014 | Prathinidhi | Srinu | ||
| Rowdy Fellow | Rana Prathap Jayadev | |||
| 2015 | Asura | N. Dharma Teja | Also presenter | |
| 2016 | Tuntari | Raju | ||
| Savitri | Rishi | Also singer of "Teenmaar" song | ||
| Raja Cheyyi Vesthe | Raja Ram | |||
| Jyo Achyutananda | Achyut | |||
| Shankara | Shankar | |||
| Appatlo Okadundevadu | Imtiyaz Ali | |||
| 2017 | Shamanthakamani | Ranjith Kumar | ||
| Okkadu Migiladu | As narrator | |||
| Kathalo Rajakumari | Arjun Chakravarthy | |||
| Balakrishnudu | Balakrishna aka Balu | |||
| Mental Madhilo | Bus passenger | Cameo appearance | ||
| 2018 | Needi Naadi Oke Katha | Philanthropist | Cameo appearance | |
| Aatagallu | Siddharth | |||
| Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu | Deepak Reddy | |||
| 2024 | Prathinidhi 2 | Chetan | [13] | |
| Sundarakanda | Siddharth | [14] | ||