Nani completes 17 years in cinema: Wife Anjana Yelavarthy celebrates his journey; says he's 'truly meant to be there'

Natural Star Nani is one of the biggest Telugu stars and has completed 17 years in the industry. He has delighted fans with his charming roles, natural acting style, and relatable screen presence in his career. Recently, his wife, Anjana Yelavarthy, took to social media to share her heartwarming memories of watching him transform from an ordinary youngster into a star.

Anjana thought back to the first time she saw Nani on a big screen. She posted a candid photo on her Instagram stories, taken from behind, that showed Nani walking across the packed theatre. She added hearts around the image and wrote, "17 years ago, I witnessed a 'nobody' walk into a packed theater and step out as someone who was truly meant to be there. :)"

Proud moments as a wife

Anjana also shared a photo of her watching the premiere of 'Ashta Chamma' along with crowd. She captioned, "Clearly in awe," with a smile on her face. She shared her pride in seeing Nani take baby steps in the industry. Nani reposted both of these posts on his Instagram stories with red heart emojis.

Nani also shared a monochromatic picture of himself in a raw look. Sharing the post he wrote, 17 years with all your love. I'm just getting started…"

Nani and Anjana's love story

Nani and Anjana have a beautiful love story. They met in Visakhapatnam while Nani was a radio jockey. Over the years, their bond became stronger, and they got married in a private ceremony in 2012. They had their son, Arjun, in 2017.

From being introduced as a fresh face in 'Ashta Chamma' to becoming a consistent box-office draw with films like 'Eega,' 'Jersey,' and 'Dasara,' Nani got himself called the "Natural Star."

Last seen in 'HIT: The Third Case,' he is now working on the action drama film 'The Paradise,' directed by Srikanth Odela. It will be released in multiple languages, including English and Spanish, on March 26, 2026.