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Akkineni Nageswara Rao Filmography
This is the filmography of prominent Telugu cinema actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao Akkineni Nageswara Rao (20 September 1923 – 22 January 2014), widely known as ANR, was an Indian actor and producer, known for his works majorly in Telugu cinema. He starred in many landmark films in his seventy five-year career, and became on .... *''All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.'' References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Nageswara Rao, Akkineni Indian filmographies Male actor filmographies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Akkineni Nageswara Rao (20 September 1923 – 22 January 2014), widely known as ANR, was an Indian actor and producer, known for his works majorly in Telugu cinema. He starred in many landmark films in his seventy five-year career, and became one of the most prominent figures of Telugu cinema. Nageswara Rao received seven state Nandi Awards, and five Filmfare Awards South. He is a recipient of the Dada Saheb Phalke Award and Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award, for his contributions to the fields of Art and Cinema. Nageswara Rao is known for his work in biographical films. He portrayed the Tamil saint Vipra Narayana in the 1954 film ''Vipra Narayana''; Telugu poet Tenali Ramakrishna in the 1956 film ''Tenali Ramakrishna'', which received the All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film; the Sanskrit poet Kalidasa in the 1960 film ''Mahakavi Kalidasu''; the 12th century Sanskrit poet Jayadeva in the 1961 film ''Bhakta Jayadeva''; the legendary sculpt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samsaram (1950 Film)
''Samsaram'' () is a 1950 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by L. V. Prasad. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Lakshmirajyam, with music composed by Susarla Dakshinamurthi. It was produced by K. V. Krishna and C. V. Ranganatha Rao under the Sadhana Productions banner. The film was recorded as a ''Blockbuster'' at the box office. The film was later remade in Tamil with the same name, in Hindi as ''Sansar'' and in Malayalam as ''Ayodhya'' (1975). Plot Raghu (N. T. Rama Rao) is a government clerk who lives happily with his wife Manjula (Laxmirajyam) and two children. Raghu's mother Venkamma (Bezwada Kanthamma), sister Kamakshi (Surabhi Balasaraswathi), and her husband Tata Rao (Relangi) depend on him. Very soft-natured Manjula suffers in the hands of shrewd Venkamma. Venu (Akkineni Nageswara Rao), the younger brother of Raghu stays back in the village. He is an honest, straightforward gentleman. Once Venu gets acquainted with a beautiful Kamala (Pushpala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devdas (1953 Telugu Film)
''Devadasu'' is a 1953 Indian romance film directed by Vedantam Raghavayya and produced by D. L. Narayana for Vinodha Pictures. Chakrapani wrote the script based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel, ''Devdas''. C. R. Subbaraman composed the film's music. The film was edited by P. V. Narayanan, while B. S. Ranga provided the cinematography. The film focuses on Devadasu and Parvati, who have been in love since childhood. Devadas' father rejects the proposal from Parvati's family. Parvati's father forces her to marry a middle-aged ''zamindar''. Unable to cope with his failure to win Parvati, Devadas turns into a drunkard, and the rest of the film is about whether or not Devadas meets Parvati again. The film was produced in Telugu and Tamil languages (the latter titled ''Devadas'') with slightly different casts. Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri, and Lalitha played the lead roles in both versions; supporting roles were played by S. V. Ranga Rao, C. S. R. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vayyari Bhama
''Vayyari Bhama'' () is a 1953 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by Satrasala Lakshminarayana, P. Subba Rao under the Ajantha Pictures banner and directed by P. Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, S. Varalakshmi and Sulochana Devi, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. The film was released on 6 June 1953. Plot Once upon a time, in a kingdom there lived a naughty guy called Chadraiah, his father gets annoyed with his deeds and exiled him from their house. Chadraiah leaves the village, on the way he meets a soldier who narrates to him a false story regarding a magical woman ''Vayyari Bhama'' who lives on an island that comes after crossing seven seas and she possesses a diamond through which a man can achieve anything in the universe. Chandraiah reaches the fort and reveals the secret to the King. The King has immense belief in these miracles and he promises Chandraiah that if his word comes true he is ready to give half of his kingdom along with h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanna Talli
''Kanna Talli'' () is a 1953 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao under the Prakash Studios banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, G. Varalakshmi with music composed by Pendyala Nageshwara Rao. The film is the debut of Telugu popular singer P. Suseela and actress Rajasulochana into the film industry. ''Kanna Talli'' bears some resemblance to Mehboob Khan's Aurat (1940) but is a totally different story than the former. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil as ''Petra Thai''. Dialogues were penned by S. A. Subbaraman. Plot The film begins with the wealthy couple Chalapathi & Shantamma who lead a happy family life with two sons Ramu & Shankar. Chalapathi is the one that spendthrifts for his vanity. Therefore, he bankrupt and absconds leaving behind his family. During that plight, Shantamma rides out courageously and fosters the children. Behold of her struggle the elder one Ramu aims to carve his brother as a civilized person. Ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bratuku Teruvu
''Bratuku Teruvu'' () is a 1953 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Kovelamudi Bhaskar Rao under the Bhaskar Productions banner and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Ghantasala. The film was also dubbed in Tamil as ''Bale Raman'' (1956), remade in Hindi as ''Jeene Ki Raah'' (1969) and later in Tamil as ''Naan Yen Pirandhen'' (1972). Plot Mohan Rao (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) is an unemployed graduate who suffers from poverty & debts and he is the only person to nourish his huge family. So, he reaches the town in search of a job but could not succeed. Desperate, Mohan understands the reality, so, he changes his attire and starts a new life. Once he gets acquainted with a Zamindar Balasaheb (S. V. Ranga Rao) who appreciates his intelligence and offers him a job provided he should be alone. Mohan joins in the job lying as a single to feed his family. After completion of studies, Balasaheb's daughter Meena (S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paradesi (1953 Film)
''Paradesi'' or ''Poongothai'' is a 1953 Indian Telugu-Tamil bilingual romance film, produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali pictures banner and directed by L. V. Prasad. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Anjali Devi, Sivaji Ganesan and music also composed by P. Adinarayana Rao. The film is a remake of the Hindi movie ''Raj Rani'' (1950). No print of ''Poongothai'' is known to survive, making it a lost film. Plot synopsis Chandram and Lakshmi who fall in love with each other, consummate their love but are separated by fate. They reunite after a few years and the cause for their reunion makes the rest of the story. Cast *Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Chandram * Anjali Devi as Lakshmi * S. V. Ranga Rao as Rangadu * Ganesan as Anand *Janardhan * Relangi as Devaiah *Pandari Bai as Susheela * Suryakantham as Srugaram * K. A. Thangavelu (Tamil) *Vasantha as Taara *Anasuya as Bangaram *Master Mohan as Anand Soundtrack ;Telugu Music composed by P. Adinarayana Rao. Lyrics were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prema (1952 Film)
''Prema'' () is a 1952 Indian romance film, produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao under the Bharani Studios banner. The film is simultaneously made in Telugu language, Telugu and Tamil language, Tamil languages, the latter titled ''Kaadhal''. It stars P. Bhanumathi and Akkineni Nageswara Rao with music composed by C. R. Subburaman. Bhanumathi wrote the story, for the first time. Plot Raja (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) accompanies his rich maternal uncle Sundara Rao (Doraswamy) to a hill resort to help the latter recoup his health. There he falls in love with Moti (Bhanumathi), a tribal woman, and she too responds. A tribal goon Parasuram (Mukkamala) is after Moti. One night, Sundara Rao suddenly develops chest pain and Raja rushes him to a city hospital. Moti's parents, Khaderao (K.V. Subba Rao) and mother Bansi (Surabhi Kamala Bai) fix her marriage with Parasuram. Moti manages to escape. Meanwhile, Raja returns to the village, and, on knowing that Moti's marriage is being ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stree Sahasam
''Stree Sahasam'' ( ''Women's Adventure'') is a 1951 Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced and directed by Vedantam Raghavayya under the Vinoda Pictures banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi , with music composed by C. R. Subburaman. Plot Once upon a time, there was a kingdom, its King Mahavira (C.S.R.) announces ''Swayamvaram'' i.e. one's own choice of selecting bride to his son Prince Raja Sekhara (Akkineni Nageswara Rao), without his wish. Princesses of various kingdoms arrive for the ceremony, where Raja Sekhara makes 3 conditions for them. The bride should build a diamond palace for him without the help of her parents or in-laws, she should become pregnant with him without his knowledge, and she should allow him to marry the girl he loves. Princess Manohari (Anjali Devi) agrees to it and marries him. Soon after, Raja Sekhara reaches ''Pakshirajyam'' along with his friend Ammanna (Relangi), where he falls in love with Pakshiraja's daughter Komali (G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mantra Dandam
''Mantra Dandam'' ( ''Magical Wand'') is a 1951 Telugu-language fantasy swashbuckler film, produced by C. K. C. Chitti under the Sri Gnanambika Pictures banner and directed by K. S. Ramachandra Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sriranjani Jr. and music composed by Nallam Nageswara Rao, while S. Rajeswara Rao has taken care of the background score. The film was dubbed into Tamil with the title ''Arasaala Piranthavan'' and released in 1958. Plot Once upon a time, there was a kingdom, and its queen departed after giving birth to a baby boy. Just after, the younger Queen ploys and dumps him in the forest. Here, the baby is safeguarded by a Yogini who rears him as Siva Prasad. Years roll by, and Siva Prasad falls for a florist Gowri and a naughty girl Girija also behind him. After some time, Siva Prasad & Gowri move to the capital, Girija's posteriors, and they split in between. At the fort, the King opts for Siva Prasad as his heir as a royal elephant facilitates him. Simultan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayalamari
''Mayalamari'' () is a 1951 Indian Telugu-language fantasy film, produced by A.N.R.Gopala Krishnan under the Aswini Pictures banner and directed by P. Sridhar. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by P. Adinarayana Rao. The film was simultaneously released in Tamil as ''Maayakkari'' ( 1951). Plot Princess Indumati (Anjali Devi) the heir princess of a kingdom falls for a valiant soldier Pratap (ANR). But Indumathi's maternal uncle Bhaskar Varma (Mukkamala) aspires to possess her along with the kingdom. Meanwhile, the King (Gaadepalli) decides to unite Indu and Pratap when enraged Bhaskar kidnaps her. Pratap saves her and they move to a forest. There, Pratap tries to pluck a big fruit that hoists him into the sky and lands him in a cave of sorceress Maayalamari (C.Lakshmi Rajyam) who offers him to Goddess. Later, she makes him alive and compels him to marry her which Pratap denies. So, Maayalamari forges herself as Indu. But, Pratap recognizes her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Or Iravu
''Ore Iravu'' () is a 1951 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Neelakantan and co-written by him and C. N. Annadurai. Produced by AVM Productions, it is based on Annadurai's play of the same name. The film stars K. R. Ramasamy, reprising his role from the play. It was released on 11 April 1951 and received well by critics, but failed commercially. Plot A thief breaks into a rich man's house without knowing that the man is his own father who had abandoned him and his mother long ago. Cast ;Male cast * K. R. Ramasamy as Rathnam *T. K. Shanmugam as Karunakarathevar *T. S. Balaiah as Jagaveeran *A. Nageswara Rao as Dr. Sekhar *T. S. Durairaj as Compounder 'Eman' *'Friend' Ramasami as Agarathi *S. Venkatraman as Rioter *N. S. Narayana Pillai as Kanaka Pillai *Duraisami as Thatha *T. S. Dakshinamurthy as Public Prosecutor ;Female cast * Lalitha as Susheela *B. S. Saroja as Swarnam *Muthulakshmi as Bhavani *Angamuthu as Maid *Sukumari (debut film) ;Dance * Lalitha- Pad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
