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Allu Ramalingaiah
Ramalingaiah began his film career in 1953 with Puttillu. He has played memorable roles in films like Mayabazar, Missamma, Muthyala Muggu, Sankarabharanam, Saptapadi, Yamagola and among many others. He is known both for his villainous and comedic roles. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1990. The Allu Ramalingaiah Academy of Arts instituted the Allu Ramalingaiah National Award in his memory. The award felicitates Telugu film personalities for life time achievement every year.
Ramalingaiah married Kanaka Ratnam with who he had two children – son Allu Aravind and daughter Surekha.
Allu Aravind
Aravind is a big shot Telugu film producer and distributor. He founded the banner Geetha Arts and is also the co-owner of Aha, an online streamig service. Some of his most notable films as a producer include Vijetha, Master, Ninaithen Vandhai (Tamil), Mangalyam Tantunanena (Kannada), Annayya, Jalsa, Ghajini, Magadheera and Darling (Tamil). He has even produced the Hindi remake of Ghajini and Jersey.
Allu Aravind married Nirmala and they have three sons – Allu Venkatesh, Allu Arjun, and Allu Sirish.
Allu Venkatesh
Also known as Bobby, Venkatesh is an entrepreneur who has made his mark in the field of entertainment. He is the founder of Allu Entertainments. he also co-founded Aha and Justickets.
Bobby married Neelima Bandi with whom he had a daughter Anvitha. The two parted ways in 2011.
Allu Arjun
Arjun made his debut in 2003 with the film Gangotri. He later appeared in Sukumar’s film Arya in 2004 which turned out to be his breakthrough. Thereafter Allu Arjun went on to do films like Bunny, Happy, Desamuduru among many others. Some of his most successful films include Race Gurram, Sarrainodu, Duvvada Jagannadham, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo and Pushpa: The Rise.
Arjun is married to Sneha Reddy and they have two children – son Ayaan and daughter Arha. Allu Arha has already made her film debut with the film Shaakuntalam.
Allu Sirish
The youngest son of Aravind made his film debut as a lead actor in 2013 in the film Gouravam. He later went on to do films like Kotha Janta, Srirastu Subhamastu, Okka Kshanam among others.