Varun Tej is an Indian actor known for his works at Telugu cinema. He made his debut in the film Mukunda, directed by Srikanth Addala alongside Pooja Hegde. His second film, Kanche, is also the first Indian film about the Second World War. It became a hit and the performance of Dhupati Haribabu by Varun Tej was hailed by critics. Varun Tej played the protagonist role in Antariksham 9000 KMPH, a space thriller.
He was the son of the actor Nagendra Babu. His paternal uncles Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan and his cousins Ram Charan, Allu Arjun and Sai Dharam Tej are also actors in Tollywood.
He studied at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Jubilee Hills.
He debuted as a child artist in the movie Hands Up! From his father, Nagendra Babu. when he was just ten years old. He made his adult debut with Mukunda, alongside his newcomer, Pooja Hegde. The film received mixed reviews. His second adventure is the 2015 war movie, Kanche, starring fellow countryman Pragya Jaiswal and receiving positive reviews from critics. The performance of Varun Tej as Dhupati Haribabu was hailed by the Times of India praising its “ability to move from intense speed to sobriety”. His second release, Loafer, is a box office failure, with its release in 2017, Mister.
Varun Tej Biodata and Biography
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Name
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Varun Tej Konidela
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Nick-name
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Varun
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Sex
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Male
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Date Of Birth
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19 January 1990
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Age
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31 Years (as in 2021)
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Profession / Occupation
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Actor (Telugu)
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Mother Tongue
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Telugu
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Religion
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Hindu
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Nation
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Indian
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Caste
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Kapu
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Zodiac Sign
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Capricorn
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Height / Weight
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6′ 3” / 90kg
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| First Movie |
Hands Up! (2000, as child artist)
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| First Debut Movie |
Mukunda (2014, as lead role)
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| Money Factor |
Not Known
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Varun Tej Family and Relatives
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Father
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Nagendra Babu (Telugu Actor)
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Mother
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Padmaja
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Brothers
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N/A
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| Sisters |
Niharika Konidela (TV Actress)
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Marital Status
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Unmarried
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| Wife |
Not Known
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| Daughters |
Not Known
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| Sons |
Not Known |
| Uncle |
Not Known |
| Aunties |
Not Known |
| Grandfather |
Venkat Rao Konidela |
| Grandmother |
Anjana Devi Konidela |
| Girlfriends/ Affairs |
Not Known |
Varun Tej Height, Weight and Body Measurements
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Height in Centimeters
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191 cm
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Height in Meters
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1.91 m
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Height in Feet Inches
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6′ 3”
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Weight
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90kg |
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Body Measurement
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45-34-15 |
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Chest Size
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45 inches |
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Waist Size
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34 inches |
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Biceps Size
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15 inches |
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Eye Colour
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Brown |
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Hair Colour
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Black |
Varun Tej Favorites
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Favorite Colour
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White
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Favorite Actor
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Favorite Actress
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Rani Mukherjee |
| Favorite Food |
Thai and Mexican Cuisine |
| Hobbies |
Reading, Photography, Drawing, Collecting antique things |
| Favorite Director |
Not Known |
| Favorite Movies |
Indra (Telugu) |
| Favorite Book |
Not Known |
| Favorite Sport |
Not Known |
| Favorite Destination |
Not Known |
Varun Tej Education School and Colleges
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Education Qualification
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Not Known
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School
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Not Known |
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College / University
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Not Known |
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Others
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Not Known |
Varun Tej Residence and Contact Address
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Birth Place
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Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
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Home Town
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Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
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Present Residence
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Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
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House Address
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Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
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Phone No / Mobile No
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Not Known |
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Email ID
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Not Known |
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Website
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Not Known |
Varun Tej Awards, Honours, Achievements
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International Film Festival of India
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2019: Best Film in Telugu for F2: Fun & Frustration |
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Nandi Awards
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2015: Best Film On National Integration for Kanche |
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National Film Awards
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2015: Best Feature film in Telugu for Kanche |
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Controversies
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Not Known |
