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Telugu superstar Nani dropped out of college, once earned Rs 4,000 per month. Now he has a Rs 10-crore 'Humble' farmhouse to relax at. A look at his jaw-dropping networth

Reported by The Economic Times 22 Oct 2026, 10:26 am IST 1 min read

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Today, Nani ranks among Tollywood’s highest-paid actors, with two Nandi Awards, three Filmfare Awards South and four SIIMA Awards to his credit. However, his rise to stardom was far from effortless. Born as Ghanta Naveen Babu into a family with no film industry connections, he initially dreamed of becoming a director.

Read the full report on The Economic Times

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Section: Entertainment
Topics: Films & OTT
First reported by: The Economic Times
Reporter: et entertainment desk
Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026, 10:26 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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