Film Naresh made his debut as a child actor in the film
Pandanti Kapuram (1972) as well as
Kavitha, and
Santosh Sowbhagyam. He later made his debut as a lead actor, at the age of 22, with the box office hit
Nalugu Stambhalata (1982), directed by Sri
Jandhyala and produced by Navata Krishnam Raju. He followed it up with
Prema Sankellu (1982), which was directed by his mother
Vijaya Nirmala. His other notable works include
Rendu Jella Sita (1983),
Sreevariki Prema Lekha (1984),
Sri Kanaka Mahalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987),
Bava Bava Panneeru (1989),
Manasu Mamatha (1990),
Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993), and
Gunasekhar's
Sogasu Chuda Taramaa? (1995). After a small hiatus, he started his second innings as a supporting actor with
Allari Ramudu in 2002, and then went on to appear in many memorable films such as:
Dhanalakshmi, I Love You (2002),
Malliswari (2004),
Oka Oorilo (2005),
Mee Sreyobhilashi (2007),
Andari Bandhuvaya (2010),
100% Love (2011),
Chandamama Kathalu and
Drushyam (2014),
Bhale Bhale Magadivoy (2015),
Guntur Talkies (2016),
Sathamanam Bhavati (2017),
Rangasthalam (2018), and
Sammohanam (2018). Naresh served as the president of the
Movie Artists Association.
Politics Naresh is also an active politician, and a member of
Bharatiya Janata Party state leader. He worked as a state youth wing president of AP, and state secretary BJP, state general secretary vice president of BJP and also contested from
Hindupur parliamentary seat. He also did a 125 km
Padayatra from
Icchampally Project to
Warangal alongside
C. Vidyasagar Rao for linking of "Krishna and Godavari" waters and is active in the
Rayalaseema development. He is the founder president of KIV Kalakarula Ikya Vidika an NGO a non-profit and non-governmental organization, which works to protect ancient arts and support artists. ==Filmography==