Naveen Polishetty

Last updated

Naveen Polishetty
Naveen Polishetty.png
Polishetty at his film Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya's press meet in 2019
Born (1990-12-26) 26 December 1990 (age 33) [1] [2]
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (present-day Telangana), India
Alma mater NIT Bhopal
Occupations
  • Actor
  • screenwriter
Years active2012–present

Naveen Polishetty is an Indian actor and screenwriter who primarily works in Telugu films. Naveen made his debut with the film Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya (2019). He then worked in the coming-of-age blockbuster film Chhichhore (2019), which marked his Hindi debut. Naveen subsequently worked in the comedy film Jathi Ratnalu (2021) and the romantic comedy Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty (2023). [3]

Contents

Early life

Polishetty was born into a middle class family in Hyderabad, India. He graduated in Civil engineering, from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (also known as NIT Bhopal). He moved to England to work as an engineer. He then decided to return to India to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. As his parents were opposed to it, he did not inform them of his return and lived in Mumbai by renting a house. He did part-time jobs to pursue a full-time career in acting, worked in theatre and performed in plays. [4]

Career

Polishetty started his career by performing in theater plays. He subsequently moved to Mumbai where he started collaborating to make YouTube videos.

In 2019, Polishetty made his debut as a leading man in Telugu cinema with the comedy thriller film Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya , which he co-wrote and played the lead. He then made his Hindi cinema debut in Nitesh Tiwari's Chhichhore as Acid. Chhichhore went onto gross ₹150 crore globally and also earned Polishetty a Zee Cine Awards nomination for Best Actor in a comic role. He then starred in the 2021 comedy film Jathi Ratnalu . Polishetty won the Best Actor award at the SIIMA Awards for his portrayal of Jogipet Srikanth. He appeared in the 2023 film Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty where he played a stand-up comedian.

Filmography

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released

Films

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2012 Life Is Beautiful Rakesh [5]
2013 D for Dopidi HarishCredited as Naveen [6]
2014 1: Nenokkadine Taxi driver's son [7]
2019 Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya Agent Sai Srinivasa AthreyaDebut as lead actor; Also screenplay writer [8]
Chhichhore Himanshu "Acid" Deshmukh Hindi film [9]
2021 Jathi Ratnalu Jogipet Srikanth [10]
2023 Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty Sidhu Polishetty [11] [12]
TBAAnaganaga Oka Raju†RajuFilming [13]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015AIB Honest Indian WeddingPankajWeb Debut;2 episodes
2015 Mastiii (See Taare Mastiii Pe)Anchor / Host
2016Chinese BhasadRaghu8 episodes
AIB : The Demonetization CircusTea Vendor
24 Kush Sawant10 episodes
2017 Fais pas ci, fais pas ça Rushik SanghviFrench TV series; 2 episodes
AIB: Honest Engineering Campus Placements Average Mishra3 episodes
UntagSumit Razdan
2018What's Your StatusTej “TJ” Kiran5 episodes

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2020 Zee Cine Awards Telugu Best Find (Male) Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya Won [14]
Best ScreenplayNominated
Critics' Choice Film AwardsBest WritingNominated [15]
2021 SIIMA Awards Best Actor – Telugu Nominated [16]
2022 Jathi Ratnalu Nominated [17]
Critics Best Actor – Telugu Won [18]
Filmfare Awards South Best Actor – Telugu Nominated [17]
2024 Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty Nominated
Critics Best Actor – Telugu Won

Related Research Articles

The Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Telugu films. The award was introduced and first given at the 50th South Filmfare Awards in 2002, with Prakash Raj being the first recipient.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Murali Sharma</span> Indian actor

Murali Sharma is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu and Hindi films. Sharma has starred in over 130 feature films including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Kannada and Malayalam cinema.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nivetha Thomas</span> Indian actress (born 1995)

Nivetha Thomas is an Indian actress who appears in Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil language films. She made her film debut as a child artist in the 2008 Malayalam film Veruthe Oru Bharya, for which she won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vijay Deverakonda</span> Indian actor and film producer (born 1989)

Deverakonda Vijay Sai, professionally known as Vijay Deverakonda, is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Telugu films. One of the highest-paid actors of Telugu cinema, he has featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2018 and has received several accolades, including a Filmfare Award, a Nandi Award, and three SIIMA Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Telugu</span> Indian film award

SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Telugu is presented by Vibri media group as part of its annual South Indian International Movie Awards, for the best acting done by an actor in Telugu films. The award was first given in 2012 for films released in 2011. Mahesh Babu is the most nominated with 8 nominations and most awarded, winning four times.

<i>Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya</i> 2019 Indian film directed by Swaroop R. S. J.

Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language comedy mystery film directed by Swaroop R. S. J., who co-wrote the film with Naveen Polishetty. The film stars Polishetty as the title character alongside Shruti Sharma in her Telugu debut. It follows a Nellore-based detective whose life runs into danger when he starts investigating the case of a dead body abandoned near a railway track.

Shruti Sharma is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She started her career as a contestant on the reality show India's Next Superstars in 2018 and then made her acting debut on television in 2019 with Gathbandhan where she played IPS Dhanak Parekh. Sharma made her film debut with the Telugu film Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya (2019) and made her Hindi film debut with Pagglait (2021). She also played the dual role of Kahani Verma and Satya Singh Verma in Namak Issk Ka. In 2024, she earned praises for her portrayal in Heeramandi (2024).

<i>Jathi Ratnalu</i> 2021 Telugu comedy-drama film by Anudeep KV

Jathi Ratnalu is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film written and directed by Anudeep K. V.. Produced by Nag Ashwin under Swapna Cinema, the film stars Naveen Polishetty, Priyadarshi, Rahul Ramakrishna, and Faria Abdullah, while Murali Sharma, Brahmanandam and Naresh play supporting roles. The music was composed by Radhan with cinematography by Siddam Manohar and editing by Abhinav Reddy Danda. The plot follows three happy-go-lucky men who arrive in the city for a better life but land up in jail for a crime they didn't commit. The film released theatrically on 11 March 2021. It received positive reviews from critics and became a blockbuster at the box office.

The SIIMA Award for Best Film – Telugu is presented by Vibri media group as part of its annual South Indian International Movie Awards for Telugu films. The award was first given in 2012 for films released in 2011.

SIIMA Award for Best Director – Telugu is presented by Vibri media group as part of its annual South Indian International Movie Awards, for best film direction done by a director in Telugu films. The award was first given in 2012 for films released in 2011. Trivikram Srinivas is the most nominated with 5 nominations while S. S. Rajamouli is the most awarded director with three wins.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">SIIMA Award for Best Music Director – Telugu</span>

SIIMA Award for Best Music Director – Telugu is presented by Vibri media group as part of its annual South Indian International Movie Awards, for best music production done by a music artist in Telugu Music. The award was first given in 2012 for songs and music albums released in 2011. Devi Sri Prasad is the most nominated with 14 nominations and most awarded with seven times winning the award.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu</span>

SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu is presented by Vibri media group as part of its annual South Indian International Movie Awards, for the best acting done by an actor in a supporting role in Telugu films. The award was first given in 2012 for films released in 2011. Rajendra Prasad is the most nominated with six nominations and most awarded with three wins.

SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu is presented by Vibri media group as part of its annual South Indian International Movie Awards, for the best acting done by an actor in a supporting role in Telugu films. The award was first given in 2013 for films released in 2012. Jayasudha is the most nominated with 5 nominations and Anasuya Bharadwaj most awarded with 2 times winning the award.

SIIMA Award for Best Cinematographer – Telugu is presented by Vibri media group as part of its annual South Indian International Movie Awards, for the best cinematography done by a person in Telugu films. The award was first given in 2012 for films released in 2011.

SIIMA Award for Best Comedian – Telugu is presented by Vibri media group as part of its annual South Indian International Movie Awards, for the best acting done by an actor/actress in a comic role in Telugu films. The award was first given in 2012 for films released in 2011.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">SIIMA Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu</span>

SIIMA Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu is presented by Vibri media group as part of its annual South Indian International Movie Awards, for the best singing by a male playback singer/vocalist of a Telugu-language song. The award was first given in 2012 for songs and films released in 2011.

SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut – Telugu is presented by Vibri media group as part of its annual South Indian International Movie Awards, for the best acting done by an actor in a leading role in his debut Telugu film. The award was first given in 2012 for films released in 2011.

SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director – Telugu is presented by Vibri media group as part of its annual South Indian International Movie Awards, for best film direction done by an debut director in Telugu films. The award was first given in 2012 for films released in 2011.

The 10th South Indian International Movie Awards is an awards event that took place in Bengaluru, India, on 10–11 September 2022. The ceremony recognized and honored the best films and performances from Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films and music released in 2021, along with special honors for lifetime contributions and a few special awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">K. V. Anudeep</span> Indian film director

K. V. Anudeep is an Indian film director who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He rose to fame with his comedy entertainer, Jathi Ratnalu, that featured Naveen Polishetty, Priyadarshi Pulikonda, and Rahul Ramakrishna.

References

  1. ↑ "Naveen Polishetty's look from 'Jathi Ratnalu' released - Times of India". The Times of India. 26 December 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  2. ↑ "Naveen Polishetty is on a signing spree! - Times of India". The Times of India. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  3. ↑ "Jathi Ratnalu Day 7 Collections: Naveen Polishetty Movie Continues To Dominate Highest Grossing Films Of 2021". Sakshi Post. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  4. ↑ "Focus Light: Naveen Polishetty - Telugu cinema news". www.idlebrain.com. 5 July 2015. Archived from the original on 13 September 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  5. ↑ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (26 June 2017). "Naveen Polishetty: Meet the viral actor". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X. Archived from the original on 15 July 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  6. ↑ "D For Dopidi Telugu Movie Review, Rating". indiaherald.com. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  7. ↑ "Mahesh Babu bowled over by 'Jathi Ratnalu': Hails Naveen Polishetty - Times of India". The Times of India. 13 March 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  8. ↑ "South Stream: Naveen Polishetty's Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya". The Indian Express. 12 October 2019. Archived from the original on 15 July 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  9. ↑ Watson, AuthorShweta. "Our Hyderabadi Chhichhora raring to go". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 15 July 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  10. ↑ Adivi, Sashidhar (10 January 2020). "A Telangana touch for Naveen Polishetty". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 16 July 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  11. ↑ "Anushka Shetty, Naveen Polishetty film goes on floors". Cinema Express . 4 April 2022.
  12. ↑ "స్టాండప్ కమెడియన్‌గా నవీన్ పోలిశెట్టి.. మోషన్ పోస్టర్ రిలీజ్". Hindustan Times Telugu. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  13. ↑ "Anaganaga Oka Raju title teaser: Naveen Polishetty invites audience to 'most entertaining event of the decade'". The Indian Express. 16 January 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  14. ↑ "Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya Bags 3 Awards At Zee Cine Awards 2020". pyckers.
  15. ↑ "Critics Choice Film Awards 2020: Complete nominations list". The Indian Express. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
  16. ↑ "2019 Nomination List". SIIMA . Retrieved 14 September 2021.
  17. 1 2 "Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise Leads SIIMA Nominations; Check Full List Here". News18 . 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  18. ↑ Hymavathi, Ravali (11 September 2022). "SIIMA Awards 2022: Check Out The Complete List Of Tollywood Winners…". The Hans India . Retrieved 11 September 2022.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.