Varun Tej is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu cinema. Born on January 19, 1990, he is the son of veteran actors Nandamuri Balakrishna and Vasundhara Devi. Varun made his acting debut in the 2014 film “Mukunda” and has since starred in several successful movies including “Kanche,” “Fidaa,” and “F2: Fun and Frustration.” Known for his versatility and good looks, Varun has won several awards and accolades for his performances. He is also actively involved in various philanthropic activities and is admired for his down-to-earth personality and commitment to his craft.
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Public School, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana
Varun Tej Favorite
Category
Favorite
Food
Biryani, Haleem
Actor/Actress
Amitabh Bachchan, Pawan Kalyan
Musicians
A.R. Rahman, Pritam
Song
“Vaana Valarpu” (Telugu), “Dil Se” (Hindi)
Book
Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
Hobbies
Reading, Traveling, Fitness
Films
Shawshank Redemption, Rang De Basanti
Colour
Blue
Perfume
N/A
Director
S.S. Rajamouli, Mani Ratnam
Holiday Destinations
Goa, Europe
Likes
Cricket, Fitness, Cars
Varun Tej Relationship Journey
Wife
Lavanya Tripathi
Varun Tej Career Journey
Category
Details
Debut
Film: Mukunda (2014)
Years Active
2014 – Present
Movies
Mukunda (2014), Kanche (2015), Loafer (2015), Fidaa (2017), Tholiprema (2018), F2: Fun and Frustration (2019), Gaddalakonda Ganesh (2019), Boxer (2022)
Awards
IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Male Debut – Telugu (2015), Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South (2015), TSR-TV9 National Film Award for Best Actor (2019)
Remuneration
He reportedly charged ₹3 crore for his movie Boxer (2022)
Production House
Established his own production house, Renaissance Movie Makers, in 2019
Other Works
Brand Ambassador for brands like Kalyan Jewellers, Lays, and Royal Stag
