Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Naresh Vijayakrishna Honored in Goa for 55 Years
Naresh Vijayakrishna is a famous Telugu actor.
He has worked in movies for 55 years.
He started acting as a child in 1972.
He later became a lead actor in successful films.
He has also played character roles for newer filmmakers.
In Goa, the governor honored him for his long career.
Naresh has helped social causes, including protecting water bodies and traditional arts.
He also holds several ambassadorial and honorary positions.
Telugu actor Naresh Vijayakrishna was felicitated by Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju for completing 55 years in cinema.
The ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan, Goa, on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday.
Naresh began as a child artist in Pandanti Kapuram in 1972 and became a lead actor in the 1982 hit Nalugu Stambhalata.
His noted films include Srivaariki Premalekha, Police Bharya, Chitram Bhalare Vichitram and Jamba Lakidi Pamba.
Beyond acting, he has pursued social and diplomatic assignments, including work related to water bodies and traditional arts in Rayalaseema.
- Who
- Veteran Telugu actor Naresh Vijayakrishna was honored by Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju.
- What
- He was felicitated for completing 55 years in cinema.
- When
- The honor was presented on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Raj Bhavan, also referred to as Lok Bhavan, in Goa.
- Why
- The recognition marked Naresh Vijayakrishna’s five-and-a-half decades in Telugu cinema and his wider public and social contributions.
- Honoree
- Naresh Vijayakrishna
- Career milestone
- 55 years in cinema
- Honoring official
- Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju
- Venue
- Raj Bhavan, Goa
- Acting debut
- Pandanti Kapuram in 1972
- Lead-actor breakthrough
- Nalugu Stambhalata in 1982
- Social work
- Rejuvenation of water bodies and preservation of traditional arts and crafts in Rayalaseema