Nani

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Characters played by Nani

Arjun Sarkaar — HIT: The Third Case (2025)

Arjun Sarkaar is the central protagonist, a ruthless SP who transfers to HIT Visakhapatnam and secretly murders pedophiles while investigating the crimes himself. He infiltrates the CTK cult, leads the operation against it, protects hostages, and ultimately kills Samuel Joseph after uncovering the wider organ-trafficking conspiracy.

Nani — Eega (2012)

Nani is a young Hyderabad man who specializes in preparing fireworks and loves his neighbor Bindhu. After Sudeep murders him, he is reincarnated as a housefly, regains his memories, and works with Bindhu to seek revenge. Though fatally injured, he destroys Sudeep by using gunpowder and a cannon.

Viraj — Hi Nanna (2023)

Viraj is Mahi's devoted father and a successful fashion photographer who raises her alone after Yashna disappears from his life. He protects Mahi from painful truths, recounts their family history, and later reunites with Yashna while remaining deeply committed to Mahi's survival and happiness.

Uma Maheshwar Rao — Ninnu Kori (2017)

Uma is a statistics student and orphan who initially tutors Pallavi for money before falling in love with her. After their separation, he falls into depression and alcoholism, then visits her in Los Angeles and stays with her family. Ultimately, he sacrifices his own hopes to preserve Pallavi's marriage.

K. P. V. S. S. P. R. Sundara Prasad — Ante... Sundaraniki! (2022)

Sundar is the central protagonist, an employee at an advertising agency and a man from an orthodox Brahmin family. He loves Leela and devises an elaborate deception so they can marry despite their religious difference, later standing by her when illness threatens her fertility and their families question the marriage.

Dharani — Dasara (2023)

Dharani is a young coal thief and the central figure of the story. He loves Vennala but sacrifices his feelings to unite her with Suri, later becoming Deputy sarpanch under Rajanna. After Suri's murder, he protects and marries Vennala, exposes Chinna Nambi, serves prison time, and ultimately burns the bar to oppose alcoholism.

Vishnu — V (2020)

Vishnu is Aditya's former schoolmate and an ex-INA soldier known for eliminating terrorists. Presumed dead after a bombed bus accident, he survives and becomes the killer seeking revenge for Saheba's murder during the riots. He targets those responsible, later gives Aditya the evidence needed to expose the conspiracy, and receives Apoorva Ramalingam's novel dedicated to V.

Surya — Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (2024)

Insurance agent at NLIC who struggles with severe anger issues. Bound by a promise to his late mother to only act on his rage every Saturday, he maintains a journal of grievances and operates as a vigilante until 11:59 PM. He protects the Sokulapalem community from police brutality and political threats, eventually reconciling with his sister and marrying his childhood friend Charulatha.

"Pencil" Parthasarathy — Nani's Gang Leader (2019)

"Pencil" Parthasarathy is a self-proclaimed crime novelist known for plagiarizing foreign films. He helps the five women investigate Dev, relocates the stolen money, kills Dev in self-defense, and later marries Priya before writing Gang Leader about their extraordinary experience.

Shyam Singha Roy/Vasudev Ghanta — Shyam Singha Roy (2021)

Shyam Singha Roy is an influential social reformer and revolutionary writer whose reincarnation becomes Vasudev Ghanta, an aspiring director. His past-life actions, writings, love for Rosie, and opposition to exploitation shape the present-day copyright case and ultimately prove Vasudev’s identity.

Praveen "PJ" Jayaramaraju — Pilla Zamindar (2011)

PJ is the wealthy zamindar's spoiled and arrogant grandson who must live as an ordinary student, graduate within three years, and win a student election to inherit his fortune. Through friendship with Kanna Babu and others, guidance from Rajanna, and love for Sindhu, he learns to value people over money.

Subramanyam 'Subbu' — Yavade Subramanyam (2015)

Subbu is a materialistic, ambitious IIM graduate who works with Pasupathi to acquire a rival company's shares. His friendship with Rishi and growing bond with Anandi lead him on a Himalayan journey that transforms his values. He ultimately ends his engagement, returns the company, and chooses a more meaningful life.

Career Overview

Nani has 53 screen credits in a career dating back to 2008. Their work is anchored in the HIT Verse universe with 3 titles. Signature works include The Paradise, HIT: The Third Case, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
53
Birth Date
1984-02-24
Birth Place
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q6963590), public domain (CC0).