Meet actor who overcame speech disorder, idolizes Pawan Kalyan and shines as gifted singer

Can you guess the name of this prominent actor who faced numerous challenges in his career due to a speech disorder?

Updated on Aug 20, 2024  |  10:45 PM IST |  108.2K
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Meet actor who overcame speech disorder, idolizes Pawan Kalyan (PC: Nithiin Instagram)

He is a celebrated Indian actor and producer, primarily recognized for his work in Telugu cinema. Hailing from a prominent film family, with his father being a well-known film producer and distributor, he made his acting debut in 2002. Over the years, he has established himself as a leading actor with successful films like Dil and Ishq. Known for his charming screen presence and versatility, he has garnered a dedicated fan base. Yes, you guessed it right - he is none other than Nithiin.

A look into Nithiin's early life and breakthrough


Nithiin Kumar Reddy, popularly known as Nithiin, belongs to a family deeply rooted in the film industry. He is the son of N. Sudhakar Reddy and Laxmi Reddy. Nithiin has an elder sister, Nikitha Reddy, who is also a film producer. He completed his early education in Begumpet and later pursued his intermediate education in Gandipet.

From a young age, Nithiin was passionate about acting and filmmaking, ultimately leading him to pursue a career in cinema. He made his acting debut in 2002 with the film Jayam, directed by Teja, which was a significant success and earned him critical acclaim.  

In addition to his acting career, he is also a producer and has founded his own production company, Shresht Movies. Meanwhile, Nithiin is married to Shalini Kandukuri. He is also a huge fan of Pawan Kalyan and idolizes his work.

Nithiin's speech disorder

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Nithiin faced a significant challenge early in his career due to a speech disorder. This condition affected his fluency and confidence while performing. However, Nithiin employed several effective strategies to overcome this obstacle.

One of the key strategies he used was actively participating in the dubbing process for his films. Under the guidance of director Krishna Vamsi, he was encouraged to dub for his own character in the movie Sri Anjaneyam. This experience allowed him to practice speaking in a controlled environment, helping him gain better control over his speech and build confidence.

He also used to practice Pawan Kalyan's dialogues in front of the mirror to overcome his speech disorder.

Nithiin's singing talent

Nithiin has lent his voice to several songs in his own films, showcasing his singing talent. Some examples include Lachhamma from the 2012 film Ishq and Ding Ding Ding from Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde in 2013.

He made his singing debut with the song Lachhamma, which was well-received by fans and critics alike.

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Nithiin's upcoming films


Nithiin Kumar Reddy has several exciting upcoming projects, including the films Robinhood and Thammudu. Robinhood is directed by Venky Kudumula and features Nithiin in a unique role. The film also stars Sreeleela, who plays the female lead.

In addition to Robinhood, Nithiin is also working on Thammudu, directed by Venu Sriram. 

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