History of Allu Arjun in Timeline

Allu Arjun is a highly acclaimed Indian actor known for his work in Telugu cinema. He is one of the highest-paid actors in India and has consistently appeared on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2014. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards, including a prestigious National Film Award, six Filmfare Awards, and three Nandi Awards. Recognized for his exceptional dancing skills, he is considered one of the best dancers in Indian cinema. His immense popularity has earned him the titles "Stylish Star" and "Icon Star."

2004: Allu Arjun's Nickname "Mallu Arjun"

Following the success of his film Arya in 2004, Allu Arjun earned the nickname "Mallu Arjun" in Kerala.

2007: Iddarammayilatho and Second Collaboration with Puri Jagannadh

In 2007, Allu Arjun starred in the action thriller Iddarammayilatho, directed by Puri Jagannadh. This marked his second and final collaboration with the director after their previous film, Desamuduru. He played the role of Sanju Reddy, a guitarist with a troubled past.

March 2011: Allu Arjun's Marriage

Allu Arjun married Sneha Reddy in Hyderabad in March 2011. They have two children, Ayaan and Arha.

2012: Release of Julayi

Allu Arjun and Trivikram Srinivas collaborated on the film Julayi, which released in 2012. This marked their first collaboration.

May 2013: Race Gurram Production Begins

Allu Arjun joined the production of the action film Race Gurram in May 2013. The film would later become his first to gross over ₹100 crore.

August 2014: Release of "I Am That Change" Short Film

In August 2014, Allu Arjun produced and starred in the short film "I Am That Change," directed by Sukumar. The film aimed to promote social responsibility and received positive public and critical feedback.

2014: Kerala Police Campaign Featuring Allu Arjun

In 2014, the Kerala police used scenes from Allu Arjun's film Race Gurram in an advertisement to raise awareness about SOS and their new app.

April 2015: Release of S/O Satyamurthy

Allu Arjun starred in Trivikram Srinivas's S/O Satyamurthy, released in April 2015. The film was a commercial success and earned praise for Allu Arjun's performance.

2015: Release of S/O Satyamurthy

Allu Arjun and Trivikram Srinivas collaborated on the film S/O Satyamurthy, which released in 2015. This was their second collaboration.

2016: Allu Arjun Launches Nightclub

In 2016, Allu Arjun co-founded the nightclub 800 Jubilee.

2016: Sarrainodu Release and Announcement of DJ

In 2016, Allu Arjun starred in the commercially successful action film Sarrainodu. Later that year, he announced his next project, DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham, marking his third collaboration with producer Dil Raju.

2017: Release of DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham

Allu Arjun's film DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham, directed by Harish Shankar, was released in 2017. In the film, he played a caterer who operates undercover as a cop.

December 2018: Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Announced

Allu Arjun's film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo was announced in December 2018, with Trivikram Srinivas directing. This would be Allu Arjun's third collaboration with the director.

April 2019: Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Production Begins

Allu Arjun began filming Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo in April 2019.

2019: Allu Arjun's Temple Donation and Political Campaigning

In 2019, Allu Arjun donated to the Ksheera Ramalingeswara Temple and campaigned for his uncle's political party.

January 2020: Release of Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo

Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, starring Allu Arjun, was released in January 2020 and became one of his highest-grossing films, receiving positive reviews for his performance.

2020: Allu Arjun's Recognition in GQ and Yahoo! India

In 2020, Allu Arjun was featured in GQ's list of the most influential young Indians and was the 'Most Searched Male Celebrity' on Yahoo! India. He also frequently topped Google Search as the most searched Telugu film actor.

January 2021: Release of "Allu Arjun Rap Song"

A rap song dedicated to Allu Arjun, titled "Allu Arjun Rap Song," was released in January 2021. The song was composed by S. Thaman and performed by Roll Rida and Harika Narayan.

April 2021: Release of "Thaggedhe Le" Song

The song "Thaggedhe Le," inspired by a popular dialogue from Allu Arjun's film Pushpa: The Rise, was released in April 2021. The song was performed and written by Roll Rida, with music composed by Pravin Lakkaraju.

December 2021: Release of Pushpa: The Rise

Pushpa: The Rise, starring Allu Arjun as a coolie-turned-smuggler, was released in December 2021. Despite mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success and earned praise for Allu Arjun's performance.

2021: Announcement of Gona Ganna Reddy Film

Due to the popularity of Allu Arjun's portrayal of Gona Ganna Reddy in the 2015 film Rudhramadevi, director Guna Sekhar announced in 2021 plans for a standalone film based on the character, starring Allu Arjun.

2021: Allu Arjun's Brand Endorsements and Rapido Controversy

In 2021, Allu Arjun endorsed various brands and starred in a Rapido ad campaign as "Guru". The ad faced legal issues with TSRTC for portraying them negatively, leading to edits.

2021: Allu Arjun's Anti-Smoking Campaign and Brand Ambassadorship

In 2021, Allu Arjun launched an anti-smoking campaign and became the brand ambassador for Sri Chaitanya Educational Institutions.

2021: Kerala Police Campaign Featuring Allu Arjun

In 2021, the Kerala Police incorporated scenes of Allu Arjun from his 2014 film, Race Gurram, in a public service announcement promoting their new app and raising awareness of emergency services.

2022: Allu Arjun's Google Search Ranking

Allu Arjun became the 19th most searched Asian on Google in mid-2022.

December 2024: Stampede at Pushpa 2 Premiere

A stampede at the Pushpa 2: The Rule premiere in Hyderabad in December 2024, allegedly linked to Allu Arjun's surprise appearance, resulted in a fatality and injuries. Allu Arjun was briefly arrested and later released on bail.