Varun Tej is an Indian actor primarily active in the Telugu film industry. He was born on January 19, 1990, in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He is the son of actor and producer Nagendra Babu and is the nephew of renowned actors Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan.

Varun Tej made his debut in the Telugu film industry with the movie “Mukunda” in 2014, directed by Srikanth Addala. Following his debut, he took on a variety of roles in Telugu films, demonstrating his versatility as an actor.He received critical acclaim and gained popularity for his role in the war drama “Kanche” (2015), which is set against the backdrop of World War II. His performance in the film was widely praised.

Varun Tej continued to solidify his position as a leading actor in Telugu cinema with successful movies like “Fidaa” (2017), where he starred alongside Sai Pallavi. The film not only performed well at the box office but also received positive reviews.In “Tholi Prema” (2018), a romantic drama, Varun Tej’s performance was highly praised, and the film became a commercial hit.Varun Tej’s portfolio includes notable works like “F2: Fun and Frustration” (2019) and “Gaddalakonda Ganesh” (2019), among others.