Akkineni Nageswara Rao also known as ANR, is a Telugu cinema actor from Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...

. Nageswara Rao has worked in several genres of films in his 70-year acting career, including mythological, social, and drama films. Nageswara Rao has been active in the Telugu film industry since 1941 (ten years after the birth of Telugu cinema) and he is the recipient of the Dada Saheb Phalke Award.

Early life and background

Akkineni Nageswara Rao was born in a poor farmer's family on 20 September 1924 at Ramapuram, Krishna District. He has stated on record in several interviews that his education was limited to primary schooling due to his parents' poor economic conditions.
Nageswara Rao took to acting at a very early age. He started acting in street plays at the age of nine.

Indian plays in those days used to have all male casts and male leads often played female roles (as evidenced in the first Indian feature film, Raja Harishchandra). In his early days as an actor, Nageswara Rao used to enact such female roles on stage.
He acted more than 260 movies in his career.

Film career

Nageswara Rao's first Telugu film was Dharmapatni, a 1941 Telugu film, wherein he played the role of one of the hero's childhood friends. He later continued his career as a part time stage actor and acted in several Telugu plays such as Ashoka Jyothy, Sathyanveshana and Telugu Talli. On one such occasion, when he was travelling back from a play in Tenali

Tenali

Tenali , is a town and a mandal in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, South India. It has a population of 149,839 . It is located 16 miles east of Guntur City. Three canals of the Krishna River flow through Tenali making it a part of the rice bowl of Andhra Pradesh. One of the canals is...

, he was spotted on the Vijayawada

Vijayawada

Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...

 railway station by Ghantasala Balaramaiah, a Telugu filmmaker of those days, and was immediately offered a role in his upcoming movie Seeta Rama Jananam

Seeta Rama Jananam

Seeta Rama Jananam is a 1944 Telugu film directed by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. This is a mile stone film for Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who acted for the first as Hero Rama. Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao debuted in this film as chorus singer and for a character role. Vedantam Raghavaiah was the...

. He was later cast in this movie in the role of Lord Rama.

In his career spanning 70 years in the Telugu film industry, he has played the lead role in over 256 Telugu films and 26 Tamil films. Several of these films turned out to be financial and critical successes.

Among other things, Nageswara Rao is credited for influencing Telugu film producers and creating a base for Telugu films in Hyderabad.

The Telugu film industry in its early days worked out of Madras (now Chennai

Chennai

Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...

) in Tamil Nadu. The new state of Andhra Pradesh was carved out from the Madras Presidency

Madras Presidency

The Madras Presidency , officially the Presidency of Fort St. George and also known as Madras Province, was an administrative subdivision of British India...

 on 1 November 1956 and several leaders opined that in order to create a separate identity for the Telugu film industry, it had to be based out of Hyderabad, the then capital of Andhra Pradesh. ANR was one of the actors of that period who insisted on creating a base for Telugu films in Hyderabad and established his own production studio, Annapurna Studios, to facilitate this.

Prominent films

ANR has acted in several landmark Telugu films. Some of his prominent films that have been financial and critical successes are Tenali Rama Krishna, Kalidasu, Devadasu, Mayabazar

Mayabazar

Mayabazar is a folklore Telugu Cinema first released in Andhra Pradesh, India on 27 March 1957, produced by B.Nagi Reddy and Alur Chakrapani. It was also dubbed in Tamil , and the Telugu version was later dubbed in Kannada. The story, dialogues, and song lyrics were written by Pingali Nagendra...

, Missamma

Missamma

*Aduvari matalaku ardhale verule - A. M. Rajah*Baalanura Madana - P. Susheela*Brindavanamadi andaridi Govindudandari vade - A. M. Rajah*Dharmam Cheyyi Babu - Relangi*Ee NavaNavabhuyudaya*Kaavaalante Isthaale - A. M. Rajah...

, Dr. Chakravarthi

Doctor Chakravarthy

Doctor Chakravarthy is 1964 Telugu film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri. The film is based on Chakrabhramanam novel written by Koduri Kausalya Devi. It is the first film to win the Nandi Award instituted by Government of Andhra Pradesh in...

, Ardhangi

Ardhangi

Ardhangi or Ardhaangi is a 1955 Telugu film. It is based on the story of Saratchandra Chatterjee.-The Plot:Padma is forced to marry a mentally retarded man Raghu whom she eventually nurses back to health while teaching a lesson to her scheming mother-in-law and brother-in-law Nagendra Rao...

, Muga Manasulu

Mooga Manasulu

Mooga Manasulu or Moogamanasulu is a 1963 Telugu Drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. The film based on the concept of reincarnation. It is ever lasting musical hit film; all the songs are heard even today. They are combined effort of Atreya, K. V. Mahadevan, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P....

, Dasara Bullodu, Prem Nagar and Premabhishekam. The film Premabhishekam

Premabhishekam

Premabhishekam may refer to:* Premabhishekam , a Telugu film starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao* Premabhishekam , a Telugu film starring Venu Madhav...

directed by Dasari Narayana Rao is one of the biggest hits in Tollywood. It had an amazing 533 days run in Hyderabad City, which is still the highest run in a city for any Telugu movie. Premabhishekam is the only Telugu film to have run for 365+ days continuously.
He is good actor in every aspects having multi talent as actor, comedian, villain, adviser etc.

Awards and honors

Nageswara Rao has received several awards and honours including the Padma Shri

Padma Shri

Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan...

 (1968), Padma Bhushan

Padma Bhushan

The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but comes before the Padma Shri. It is awarded by the Government of India.-History:...

 (1988), Raghupathi Venkaiah Award

Raghupathi Venkaiah Award

The Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu Award is an annual award introduced to recognize people for their lifetime achievements and contributions to the Telugu film industry....

 (1989), Dada Saheb Phalke Award (1990), Padma Vibhushan

Padma Vibhushan

The Padma Vibhushan is the second highest civilian award in the Republic of India. It consists of a medal and a citation and is awarded by the President of India. It was established on 2 January 1954. It ranks behind the Bharat Ratna and comes before the Padma Bhushan...

 (2011), Kalaimamani

Kalaimamani

The Kalaimamani is an award in Tamil Nadu state, India. These awards are given by the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Manram for excellence in the field of art and literature....

. He has won a Filmfare Best Telugu Actor award, for Marapurani Manishi (1973). He has received five Nandi Awards

Nandi Awards

The Nandi Awards is the most Prominent award ceremony for Telugu films, Telugu Theater & Television, presented annually in Andhra Pradesh, India. "Nandi" means "bull", the awards being named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of Andhra Pradesh.Nandi...

, for Doctor Chakravarthy

Doctor Chakravarthy

Doctor Chakravarthy is 1964 Telugu film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri. The film is based on Chakrabhramanam novel written by Koduri Kausalya Devi. It is the first film to win the Nandi Award instituted by Government of Andhra Pradesh in...

(1964), Antastulu

Antastulu

Antastulu or Anthasthulu is 1966 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.It is a Musical film with some melodious songs by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P. Susheela and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna. The Music score is provided by K. V...

(1965), Sudigundaalu (1967), Meghasandesam

Meghasandesam

Meghasandesam is an Indian Telugu-language movie directed by Dasari Narayana Rao....

(1982) and Bangaru Kutumbam (1994). He has also received the Kalidasu award granted by the MP Government at a national level. At one point he was also appointed as an adviser to the State Film Development Corporation.

A National Award named ANR National Award

ANR National Award

The ANR National Award is an annual award to recognize people for their lifetime achievements and contributions to the Indian film industry.The Award was instituted in the honour of versatile actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao or ANR. ANR National Award was first awarded to veteran bollywood actor Dev...

was instituted in the honor of Akkineni Nageswara Rao. The award was given annually to recognize people for their lifetime achievements and contributions to the Indian film industry.

Prominent films

S No	Movie name	Year of release
1	Seeta Rama Jannanam	1944
2	Ratnamala Ratnamala Ratnamala or Ratna Mala is a 1947 Telugu film produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. It is the debut film of Bharani Pictures. The title role of Ratnamala is played by his wife and co-producer Bhanumathi Ramakrishna.-Cast:...	1944
3	Mugguru Maratilu Mugguru Maratilu Mugguru Maratilu is a 1946 Telugu film produced and directed by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. It ran for more than 100 days and established Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Kasturi Shiva Rao in the Telugu cinema field.It is a Musical film with some memorable songs....	1946
4	Palnati Yudham Palnati Yudham Palnati Yudham is a 1947 historical based on the battle of Palnadu. This film is directed by L. V. Prasad and Gudavalli Ramabramham. The film starring Govindarajula Subba Rao, Pasupuleti Kannamba and Akkineni Nageswara Rao.-Soundtrack:...	1947
5	Mayalokam Mayalokam Maya Lokam or Mayalokam is a 1945 Telugu film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam.It is debut film for veteran actor and producer B. Padmanabham.-Cast:* Chilakalapudi Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu * Kannamba...	1948
6	Balaraju Balaraju Balaraju is a 1948 Tellugu film directed and produced by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. It is the fist Silver Jubilee Telugu film starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, S. Varalakshmi and Anjali Devi.-The Plot:...	1948
7	Keelu Gurram Keelu Gurram Keelugurram or Keelu Gurram is a 1949 Telugu film produced and directed by Raja of Mirzapur under Shobhanachala Pictures. Famous writer Tapi Dharma Rao wrote the story, dialogues and lyrics for the film. This is debut film of Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao as music director...	1949
8	Rakha Rekha	1949
9	Laila Majnu Laila Majnu (1949 film) Laila Majnu is a Telugu film that released on 1 October 1949 starring A. Nageswara Rao and P. Bhanumathi. It was originally produced in Telugu and was dubbed in Tamil by Bharani Pictures...	1949
10	Palletoori Pilla Palletoori Pilla Palletoori Pilla is a 1950 Telugu film directed by B. A. Subba Rao. The title role is played by Anjali Devi. The story was loosely based on the English play, Pizaro by Richard Sheridan. The film is a commercial hit and ran for more than 100 days in 6 centres. This is also the first film wherein...	1950
11	Swapna Sundari Swapna Sundari Swapna Sundari or Swapnasundari is one of the Indian names:* Swapna Sundari , a notable Indian dancer* Swapna Sundari , a 1950 Telugu film...	1950
12	Samsaram	1950
13	Mayalamarari	1951
15	Prema Prema (film) Prema is a 1952 Telugu drama film produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao of Bharani Pictures and starring A. Nageswara Rao and P. Bhanumathi. Bhanumathi wrote the story for the first time. It is simultaneously made into Tamil language entitled Kadhal.-The plot:Mothi is a poor Lambadi...	1952
16	Paradesi Paradesi Paradesi is a 2007 Indian Malayalam film written and directed by P. T. Kunju Muhammed and starring Mohanlal.The film talks the issue of Indian citizens who left the country before independence in search of job, mostly to Arabia, and happened to reach Pakistan, and then when returned to the...	1953
17	Bratuku Theruvu Bratuku Theruvu Bratuku Theruvu is a 1953 Telugu Drama film directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. The film is remade as Jeene Ki Raah in Hindi by L. V. Prasad in 1969. Andame Anandam Anandame Jeevita Makarandam - one of the very informative songs on happiness in life by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao is in the...	1953
18	Devadasu Devadasu Devadasu is a Tollywood film that released on 11 January 2006 and was directed and produced by YVS Chowdary. Debutants Ram and Ileana D'Cruz play the main leads while Sayaji Shinde plays the negative role. Telugu actress Shriya Saran sizzles the audience with an item number...	1953
19	Chakrapani Chakrapani Aluri Chakrapani or Aluri Venkata Subbarao was a multilingual genius and a popular writer and director of South Indian films.-Early life:...	1954
20	Vipranarayana	1954
21	Missamma Missamma *Aduvari matalaku ardhale verule - A. M. Rajah*Baalanura Madana - P. Susheela*Brindavanamadi andaridi Govindudandari vade - A. M. Rajah*Dharmam Cheyyi Babu - Relangi*Ee NavaNavabhuyudaya*Kaavaalante Isthaale - A. M. Rajah...	1955
22	Ardhangi Ardhangi Ardhangi or Ardhaangi is a 1955 Telugu film. It is based on the story of Saratchandra Chatterjee.-The Plot:Padma is forced to marry a mentally retarded man Raghu whom she eventually nurses back to health while teaching a lesson to her scheming mother-in-law and brother-in-law Nagendra Rao...	1955
23	Rojulu Marayee	1955
24	Ardhangi Ardhangi Ardhangi or Ardhaangi is a 1955 Telugu film. It is based on the story of Saratchandra Chatterjee.-The Plot:Padma is forced to marry a mentally retarded man Raghu whom she eventually nurses back to health while teaching a lesson to her scheming mother-in-law and brother-in-law Nagendra Rao...	1955
25	Anarkhali	1955
26	Santhaanam	1955
27	Vadina Vadina Vadina is a 1955 Telugu Drama film directed by M. V. Raman and produced by A. V. Meiyappan under the banner of A. V. M. Productions.-Cast:* B...	1955
28	Donga Ramudu Donga Ramudu Donga Ramudu is a 1955 Telugu Drama film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy and produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao of Annapoorna Pictures. Lyrics are penned by Samudrala Raghavacharya including the Bhale Tatha Mana Bapuji song on Mahatma Gandhi.-The plot:Ramu and Lakshmi are siblings. Ramu used to...	1955
29	Bhale Ramudu Bhale Ramudu Bhale Ramudu is a 1956 Telugu Drama film directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah. It was simultaneously made in Tamil language, titled Prema Pasam, with Gemini Ganesan in lead role with Savitri....	1956
30	Ilavelpu Ilavelpu Ilavelpu or Ilavelupu is a 1956 Telugu Drama film produced by L. V. Prasad and directed by D. Yoganand. The story is based on the successful Tamil film, Ethirpaaraathathu...	1956
31	Thodi Kodallu Thodi Kodallu Thodi Kodallu is a 1957 Telugu film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao and produced by Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao of Annapoorna Pictures. The story is adopted from the novel Nishkruti of Saratchandra Chatterjee for the Telugu audience...	1957
32	Sati Savithri	1957
33	Mayabazar Mayabazar Mayabazar is a folklore Telugu Cinema first released in Andhra Pradesh, India on 27 March 1957, produced by B.Nagi Reddy and Alur Chakrapani. It was also dubbed in Tamil , and the Telugu version was later dubbed in Kannada. The story, dialogues, and song lyrics were written by Pingali Nagendra...	1957
34	Allavuddin Adbhutadeepam	1957
35	Suvarna Sundari Suvarna Sundari Suvarna Sundari is a popular Telugu film produced in 1957 in the golden era of Telugu film industry.It was directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah and produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali Pictures banner...	1957
36	Dongallo Dora	1957
37	Chenchu Lakshmi Chenchu Lakshmi * Aananda Maaye * Adhigo Kanalera * Chettulekka Galava...	1958
38	Pellinati Pramanalu	1958
39	Mangalyabalam	1959
40	Pellisandadi	1959
41	Jayabheri Jayabheri Jayabheri is a 1959 Telugu musical hit film directed by P. Pullaiah and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi in lead roles. The film is based on the 1947 production by V. Shantaram, titled Lokshahir Ram Joshi in Marathi and Matwala Shayar Ram Joshi in Hindi.-The plot:The story setting...	1959
42	Illarikam Illarikam Illarikam is a 1959 Telugu film directed by T. Prakash Rao and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna. It is a Silver Jubilee film produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures. The songs are very popular, particularly bhalE chance-lE describes the virtures of the Telugu...	1959
43	Namminabantu	1960
44	Santinivasam	1960
45	Mahakavi Kalidasu Mahakavi Kalidasu Mahakavi Kalidasu is a 1960 Telugu Biographical film based on the life of the great Sanskrit poet Kalidas. It is directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Akkineni Nageswara Rao played the role of Kalidas. Some poems of Kalidas including Shyamala dandakam by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao is...	1960
46	Pellikanuka	1960
47	Mahakavi Kalidasu Mahakavi Kalidasu Mahakavi Kalidasu is a 1960 Telugu Biographical film based on the life of the great Sanskrit poet Kalidas. It is directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Akkineni Nageswara Rao played the role of Kalidas. Some poems of Kalidas including Shyamala dandakam by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao is...	1960
48	Runanubandham	1960
49	Abhimanam	1961
50	Velugu Needalu Velugu Needalu Velugu Needalu is a 1961 Telugu film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao and produced by Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao of Annapurna Pictures. Tamil version of the film was called Tuya Ulam.-The plot:...	1961
51	Bharya Bharthalu Bharya Bharthalu Bharya Bharthalu is a 1961 Telugu Drama film directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma and produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures....	1961
52	Sabhash Raja	1961
53	Iddaru Mithrulu	1961
54	Aradhana Aradhana (1962 film) Aradhana is a 1962 Telugu movie directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao, starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, under the banner of Jagapati Art productions. It is a love story involving four characters based on Bengali film Sagarika. Savitri played the main character Anuradha in the movie...	1962
55	Manchi Manasulu Manchi Manasulu Manchi Manasulu is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao.It is a musical hit film with score composed by K. V. Mahadevan and voiced by Ghantasala, P. Susheela and others. The song Aho Andhra Bhoja .....	1962
56	Gundamma Katha Gundamma Katha Gundamma Katha is a 1962 Telugu film produced by famous producer duo B. Nagi Reddy and Chakrapani starring mainly S. V. Ranga Rao, N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Suryakantham, Jamuna Ramanarao, Savitri, Ramana Reddy, Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, Chaya Devi, L. Vijayalakshmi and Haranath...	1962
57	Kulagothralu	1962
58	Siri Sampadalu	1962
59	Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham is a 1962 film in Telugu and Tamil languages directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy. It stars N. T...	1963
60	Chaduvukunna Ammayilu Chaduvukunna Ammayilu Chaduvukunna Ammayilu is a 1963 Telugu film produced by Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao from Annapurna Pictures and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. The film is based on the Telugu novel Kaalaatheetha Vyakthulu written by Dr. Sridevi.-The plot:Sujatha is a rich girl and her best friend Vasantha is a...	1963
61	Poojafalam	1964
62	Atmabalam	1964
63	Mooga Manasulu Mooga Manasulu Mooga Manasulu or Moogamanasulu is a 1963 Telugu Drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. The film based on the concept of reincarnation. It is ever lasting musical hit film; all the songs are heard even today. They are combined effort of Atreya, K. V. Mahadevan, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P....	1964
64	Muralikrishna	1964
65	Amarasilpi Jakkanna	1964
66	Doctor Chakravarti	1964
67	Antastulu Antastulu Antastulu or Anthasthulu is 1966 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.It is a Musical film with some melodious songs by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P. Susheela and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna. The Music score is provided by K. V...	1965
68	Manushulu Mamatalu	1965
69	Sumangali Sumangali Sumangali is a 1940 Telugu film directed by B. N. Reddi. The main concept of the film Widow remarriage is inspired by Kandukuri Veeresalingam. The protagonist role was played by Chittor V. Nagaiah and A. S. Giri.-The plot:...	1965
70	Preminchi Choodu Preminchi Choodu Preminchi Choodu is a 1965 Telugu comedy film directed and produced by P. Pullaiah. The film is a remake of the Tamil comedy "Kaadalikka Neramillai," directed by C. V. Sridhar....	1965
71	Aatma Gowravam Aatma Gowravam Aatma Gowravam is a 1965 Telugu Drama film produced by Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao and directed by K. Viswanath. The film is based on the Novel and Story by Yaddanapoodi Sulochana Rani.-The Plot:...	1966
72	Navarathri Navarathri (film) Navarathri is a 1966 Telugu Drama film directed by Tatineni Rama Rao and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri. It is produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures. It is remake of 1964 Tamil film with same title starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. The story is written by A. P...	1966
73	Aastiparulu Aastiparulu Aastiparulu is a 1966 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jaggaiah, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao and Jayalalitha.-Cast:-Soundtrack:There are about 10 songs and poems in the film....	1966
74	Poola Rangadu	1967
75	Manchi Kutumbam Manchi Kutumbam Manchi Kutumbam is a 1965 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.It is a musical hit film with music score provided by S. P. Kodandapani. There are many good songs rendered by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P...	1968
76	Brahmachari Brahmachari (Telugu film) Brahmachari is 1968 Telugu film directed by Tatineni Rama Rao. It is produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures.-Songs:* Evaruleni Chota -...	1968
77	Govula Gopanna	1968
78	Bangaru Gajulu	1968
79	Adrushtavanthulu	1969
80	Mooga Nomu	1969
81	Bandhipotu Dongalu	1969
82	Athmeeyulu	1969
83	Buddhimanthudu	1969
84	Sipayi Chinnayya	1969
85	Akkachellelu	1970
86	Iddaru Ammayilu Iddaru Ammayilu Iddaru Ammayilu is a 1972 Telugu Drama film written and directed by S. R. Puttanna Kanagal.It is the remake of 1969 Kannada film Kappu Bilupu starring Kalpana....	1970
87	Dasara Bullodu	1971
88	Pavithrabandham	1971
89	Prem Nagar Prem Nagar Premnagar or Prem Nagar is a 1974 Hindi Drama film produced by D. Ramanaidu the film and is directed by K.S. Prakash Rao.The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini, Aruna Irani, Ashok Kumar, Kamini Kaushal, Prem Chopra, Asrani and Jagdeep. The music is by Sachin Dev Burman. The film became a box...	1971
90	Suputhrudu	1971
91	Amaayakuraalu	1971
92	Rithukutumbam	1972
93	Vichitrabandham	1972
94	Koduku Kodalu	1972
95	Manchi Rojulu Vachchaayi	1972
96	Datta Putrudu	1972
97	Bangaru Babu Bangaru Babu Bangaru Babu is 2009 Telugu film directed by J. Sreenivasa Rao. The film stars Jagapathi Babu and Meera Jasmine in lead roles. Most of the scenes in the film has been shot extensively in Jammu Kashmir. The film is made under Sowbhagya Media Limited banner....	1973
98	Bhakta Tukaram Bhakta Tukaram Bhakta Tukaram is a 1973 Telugu Biographical film produced by Anjali Pictures based on the life of saint poet Tukaram. Akkineni Nageswara Rao played the title role with great devotion. The music score of P. Adinarayana Rao and songs of Ghantasala and others is one of the highest levels in Indian...	1973
99	Palletoori Bava	1973
100	Andala Ramudu Andala Ramudu (1973 film) Andala Ramudu is a 1973 film directed by Bapu. The story is based on the "Janata Express" story of Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film in 1973. Recent film Godavari by Sekhar Kammula enthusiastically made on this classic family entertainment film...	1973
101	Manchivadu	1974
102	Bangarukalalu	1974
103	Dorababu	1974
104	Secretary Secretary A secretary, or administrative assistant, is a person whose work consists of supporting management, including executives, using a variety of project management, communication & organizational skills. These functions may be entirely carried out to assist one other employee or may be for the benefit...	1976
105	Chakradhari	1977
106	Alumagalu	1977
107	Bangaru Bommalu	1977
108	Chanakya Chandragupta Chanakya Chandragupta -Cast:-Soundtrack:* Chirunavvula Tholakarilo Sirimallela Chinukulalo * Evaro Aa Chandrudevaro Aa Veera Chandrudu Evaro...	1977
109	Chilipi Krishnudu	1978
110	Ramakrishnulu	1978
111	Devadaasu Mallee Puttaadu	1978
112	Muddula Koduku	1979
113	Yedanthastulameda	1980
114	Pilla Zameendaaru	1980
115	Buchhibabu	1980
116	Srivari Muchhatlu	1981
117	Premabhishekam Premabhishekam Premabhishekam may refer to:* Premabhishekam , a Telugu film starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao* Premabhishekam , a Telugu film starring Venu Madhav...	1981
118	Gurusishyulu	1981
119	Ramudu Kadhu Krushnudu	1983
120	Koteeswarudu	1983
121	Bahoodhurapu Baatasari	1983
122	Sriranganeetulu	1983
123	Anubandham Anubandham Anubandham is a 1985 Malayalam drama film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by I. V. Sasi. It stars Mammootty, Seema, Mohanlal and Shobana.-Plot:...	1984
124	Dampatyam	1985
125	Illale Devatha	1985
126	Guru Brahma	1986
127	Brahma Rudrulu	1986
128	Aadi Dampathulu	1986
129	Athma Bandhuvulu	1987
130	Collectorgari Abbai	1987
131	Agni Puthrudu	1987
132	Ravugarillu	1988
133	Bharyabhartala Bandam	1988
134	Bharya Barthalu	1988
135	Raajakeeya Chadarangam	1989
136	Bhale Dampathulu	1989
137	Adarshavanthudu	1989
138	Sutradharulu	1990
139	Iddaru Iddare	1990
140	Sitaramayyagari Manavaralu	1991
141	Pranadhaatha	1991
142	Raguluthunna Bhaaratham	1991
143	College Bullodu	1992
144	Raajeswari Kalyanam	1993
145	Ratha Saarathi	1993
146	Mechanic Alludu Mechanic Alludu Mechanic Alludu is a Tollywood film which released on May 27, 1993 and was produced by Allu Aravind. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. B. Gopal directed this film.- Plot :...	1993
147	Gaandeevam	1994
148	Bangaru Kutumbam	1994
149	Theerpu	1994
150	Maaya Bazaar	1957
151	Annamayya Annamayya Annamayya is a 1997 Tollywood film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao starring Akkineni Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishnan, Mohan Babu, and Roja. The music director is Keeravani...	1997
152	Daddy Daddy	1998
153	Pandaga	1998
154	Sri Seetarama Kalyanam Chutamurarandi	1998
155	Raogarintlo Rowdi	1989
156	God Father	1992
157	Madhavaiah Gari Manavadu	1993
158	Mechanic Alludu Mechanic Alludu Mechanic Alludu is a Tollywood film which released on May 27, 1993 and was produced by Allu Aravind. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. B. Gopal directed this film.- Plot :...	1993
159	Daddy Daddy	1999
160	Pelli Sambhandham	2000
161	Chukkallo Chandrudu Chukkallo Chandrudu Chukkallo Chandrudu is a Telugu film released on 14 January 2006 and was directed by Mani Ratnam's associate, Siva Kumar. The film has Siddharth Narayan, Sadha, Saloni Aswani, Charmme Kaur, and Akkineni Nageswara Rao playing important roles but this film story lines nearly equals to Jagapathi Babu...	2006
162	Sri Ramadasu Sri Ramadasu Sri Ramadasu is an epic Telugu film released on 30 March 2006 and was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Akkineni Nagarjuna in the lead role and Sneha, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nassar and Nagendra Babu in the supporting roles. Music was composed by M. M. Keeravani, who composed 19 songs...	2006
163	Sri Rama Rajyam Sri Rama Rajyam The soundtrack, composed by Ilaiyaraaja, features 16 tracks. The lyrics for all the songs were penned by Jonnavithula.-External links:*...	2011

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