This timeline is built for readers who want a clean, ordered list of Allu Arjun's films with context for each stage — from his childhood appearance in Vijetha to the Pushpa films.
Complete Timeline Table
| Year | Title | Role | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Vijetha | Child artist | film |
| 2003 | Gangotri | Simhadri | film |
| 2004 | Arya | Arya | film |
| 2007 | Desamuduru | Bala Govind | film |
| 2009 | Arya 2 | Arya | film |
| 2010 | Vedam | Cable Raju | film |
| 2014 | Race Gurram | Lucky | film |
| 2016 | Sarrainodu | Gana | film |
| 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Bantu | film |
| 2021 | Pushpa: The Rise | Pushpa Raj | film |
| 2024 | Pushpa 2: The Rule | Pushpa Raj | film |
Phase One: Debut and Arya (2003–2009)
After a child appearance in Vijetha (1985), Allu Arjun made his lead debut in Gangotri (2003). Arya (2004) followed and remains one of the films most associated with him; its sequel Arya 2 arrived in 2009.
Phase Two: Range and Mass Appeal (2010–2020)
Vedam (2010) cast him as Cable Raju in an ensemble drama, while Race Gurram (2014), Sarrainodu (2016) and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) consolidated his position in mainstream Telugu cinema.
Phase Three: Pushpa (2021–2024)
Sukumar's Pushpa: The Rise (2021) was released in multiple languages, and His National Film Award for Best Actor for Pushpa: The Rise was widely reported as the first time a Telugu actor won that award. The sequel Pushpa 2: The Rule followed in 2024, again with Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli.
Family Context
Allu Arjun is the son of producer Allu Aravind and the grandson of comedian Allu Ramalingaiah; his family is also linked by marriage to the Konidela family of Chiranjeevi.
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Related Profiles
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Deeper Context from the Profiles
The notes below draw on the filmographies of the stars covered in this article, so readers can place each project in its career timeline.
Career context: Allu Arjun
Allu Arjun's credit list for 1985 includes Vijetha, where he appeared as a child artist. He was roughly 3 at the time, which places the work in his childhood phase.
Gangotri, released in 2003, features Allu Arjun as Simhadri. The release came about 18 years after the first credit listed here, when Allu Arjun was around 21.
Career context: Rashmika Mandanna
In 2016, Rashmika Mandanna appeared in the film Kirik Party as Saanvi Joseph. At around 20, she was still early in a career that had begun about 0 years earlier. It is one of the titles most often associated with her and is named in the "Known for" field above.
Chalo, released in 2018, features Rashmika Mandanna as Karthika. The release came about 2 years after the first credit listed here, when Rashmika Mandanna was around 22.
Career context: Mahesh Babu
Needa, released in 1979, features Mahesh Babu as a child artist. He was roughly 4 at the time, which places the work in his childhood phase.
The 1999 film Raja Kumarudu credits Mahesh Babu as Raja. By this point he had been working on screen for roughly 20 years, and was about 24 years old.
Arya, released in 2004, features Allu Arjun as Arya. At around 22, he was a veteran of a career that had begun about 19 years earlier. It is one of the titles most often associated with him and is named in the "Known for" field above.
Desamuduru, released in 2007, features Allu Arjun as Bala Govind. At around 25, he was a veteran of a career that had begun about 22 years earlier.
Geetha Govindam, released in 2018, features Rashmika Mandanna as Geetha. The release came about 2 years after the first credit listed here, when Rashmika Mandanna was around 22. It is one of the titles most often associated with her and is named in the "Known for" field above.
Rashmika Mandanna's credit list for 2019 includes Dear Comrade, where she appeared as Aparna Devi "Lilly". By this point she had been working on screen for roughly 3 years, and was about 23 years old.
The 2001 film Murari credits Mahesh Babu as Murari. At around 26, he was a veteran of a career that had begun about 22 years earlier.
Mahesh Babu's credit list for 2003 includes Okkadu, where he appeared as Ajay Varma. At around 28, he was a veteran of a career that had begun about 24 years earlier. It is one of the titles most often associated with him and is named in the "Known for" field above.
Allu Arjun's credit list for 2009 includes Arya 2, where he appeared as Arya. The release came about 24 years after the first credit listed here, when Allu Arjun was around 27.
In 2010, Allu Arjun appeared in the film Vedam as Cable Raju. The release came about 25 years after the first credit listed here, when Allu Arjun was around 28.
The 2020 film Sarileru Neekevvaru credits Rashmika Mandanna as Samskruthi. The release came about 4 years after the first credit listed here, when Rashmika Mandanna was around 24. The same title also appears in the profile of Mahesh Babu on this site, so readers can compare how the project fits into each career.
Rashmika Mandanna's credit list for 2020 includes Bheeshma, where she appeared as Chaitra. The release came about 4 years after the first credit listed here, when Rashmika Mandanna was around 24.
The 2005 film Athadu credits Mahesh Babu as Nanda Gopal. By this point he had been working on screen for roughly 26 years, and was about 30 years old.
Pokiri, released in 2006, features Mahesh Babu as Krishna Manohar / Pandu. At around 31, he was a veteran of a career that had begun about 27 years earlier. It is one of the titles most often associated with him and is named in the "Known for" field above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Allu Arjun's first film or show?
The earliest credit recorded here is Vijetha (1985), as Child artist.
What is Allu Arjun known for?
He is best known for Arya, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Pushpa: The Rise, Pushpa 2: The Rule.
What is Rashmika Mandanna known for?
She is best known for Kirik Party, Geetha Govindam, Pushpa, Animal.
What awards has Rashmika Mandanna won?
Notable recognitions include SIIMA Awards (Best Female Debut – Kannada, 2017).
What was Mahesh Babu's first film or show?
The earliest credit recorded here is Needa (1979), as Child artist.
What is Mahesh Babu known for?
He is best known for Okkadu, Pokiri, Srimanthudu, Bharat Ane Nenu.
