Allu Arjun has added another major milestone to his career by winning the Best Actor award for Pushpa 2: The Rule at the Filmfare Awards. This marks his fifth Best Actor win, making him only the second Tollywood actor to achieve this feat.
With this victory, Allu Arjun now equals Mahesh Babu’s record of five Filmfare Best Actor awards. In Tollywood, the all-time record is still held by Megastar Chiranjeevi, who leads the list with seven Best Actor Filmfare wins.
Chiranjeevi Leads With 7 Best Actor Filmfare Awards
Chiranjeevi’s award-winning performances span over three decades:
- Subhalekha
- Vijetha
- Aapadbandhavudu
- Muta Mestri
- Sneham Kosam
- Indra
- Shankar Dada MBBS
Apart from these, Chiranjeevi also received a Special Award in 2006 and a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010, further cementing his legendary status in Telugu cinema.
Mahesh Babu’s 5 Best Actor Wins
Mahesh Babu’s Best Actor Filmfare awards came for:
- Okkadu
- Pokiri
- Dookudu
- Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
- Srimanthudu
Allu Arjun’s Complete Filmfare Journey
Allu Arjun’s five Best Actor wins include:
- Parugu
- Vedam
- Race Gurram
- Pushpa: The Rise
- Pushpa 2: The Rule
In addition to these, the Stylish Star has also won Best Supporting Actor for Rudhramadevi and Critics Best Actor for Sarrainodu, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
An Elite League of Tollywood Legends
| Actor | Best Actor Filmfare Wins |
|---|---|
| Chiranjeevi | 7 |
| Mahesh Babu | 5 |
| Allu Arjun | 5 |
With five Best Actor Filmfare awards now under his belt, Allu Arjun has entered an elite league alongside Mahesh Babu. While Chiranjeevi continues to lead with seven wins, the gap is narrowing as Allu Arjun’s career reaches new heights with the phenomenal success of the Pushpa franchise.
