Nageshwara Rao Akkineni

Actor

September 20, 1923 (90 years)

† January 22, 2014

Andhra Pradesh, India

Biography

Akkineni Nageswara Rao (20 September 1923 – 22 January 2014), widely known as ANR, was an Indian film actor and producer, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He was starred in a variety of roles in his seventy five year career, while becoming one of the most prominent figures in the history of Telugu cinema. He was one of the instrumental figures in moving the Telugu Cinema industry from Madras to Hyderabad in the early 60s alongside D. V. S. Raju. He founded Annapurna Studios…

Filmography

7.2

Manam

Chaitanya

A married couple die in an accident, leaving behind a son. As he grows up and becomes successful, he comes across reincarnations of his father and mother as youngsters, and vows to bring them back together.

7.0

Prema Kanuka

Raja Shekaram

Raja Shekaram, an artist, crosses paths with Sandhya after he paints a poster of Gowri. He then persuades her into helping him teach a lesson to someone close to her, who has ties to his past.

8.5

Chanakya Chandragupta

Chanakya

The film is a historical story, based on the 3rd century BC Maurya Emperor Chandragupta Maurya and his mentor Chanakya. It begins with the Greek invader Alexander intruding on our borders, Magadha as his last step of sovereignty. Discerning it, fear-defying scholar Chanakya is under trace of the dynamic King to hinder it.

7.0

Hema Hemeelu

Red Lion Raghuveer & Rama Chandra

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8.0

Mayabazar

Abhimanyu

Balarama promises Subhadra that he'll marry his daughter to her son. But when the Pandavas lose their kingdom to the Kauravas, Balarama breaks his promise.

8.0

Dharma Daata

Raja Raghupathi Rao & Sekhar

Raja Raghupathi Rao, a generous Zamindar of Sripuram, iswell-renowned for his charity & humanity, and leads a happy family life with his wife, Susheela, sister Lakshmi, and two sons, Shekar & Chakravarthy. Meanwhile, Bhageswaram Zamindar Bhujangam Rao, envious of Raghupathi Rao, wants to grab his property by coupling his son Raju with Lakshmi.

10.0

Maro Prapancham

Special CBI Officer Ravindra Nath

Nine idealistic youngsters plan to create "Maro Prapancham", an egalitarian utopian. But when they start kidnapping children to bring them into their world, the government appoints Special CBI Officer Ravindra Nath (Akkineni Nageshwar Rao) to investigate the kidnappings.

7.5

Guru Sishyulu

Kalyan

Brothers Kalyan and Gopi get separated at birth and grow up in different households. Years later, fate brings them together and they set out to exact revenge against their father's killer.

6.2

Sri Rama Rajyam

Valmiki

Lord Sri Rama retains his wife Sita comes back to their kingdom Ayodhya, after killing Ravana. And Sri Rama will continue his charisma in ruling the kingdom after his Pattabhishekam. On one day he will hear the sweet news that Sita is pregnant. Everything looks fine, but on one day Sri Rama came to know that people in his kingdom are having discussions about Sita’s character, as she spent some time in Ravana’s place. So, Rama decides himself to leave Sita and she is sent to the forest. There she was protected by Valmiki and was given shelter in his Ashram. Later she gives birth at Ashram to twins; Lava and Kusa. Later she gives birth at Ashram to twins; Lava and Kusa. What are the incidents that happens next forms the Sri Rama Rajyam Story.

7.0

Laila Majnu

Qais

Khayas falls in love with Laila but her father refuses the alliance, which leaves Khayas heartbroken. Things take a turn when Laila then moves to Mecca.

5.1

Chukkallo Chandrudu

Chukkallo Chandrudu (Telugu: చుక్కల్లో చంద్రుడు) 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 film Allari Premikudu.

5.2

Devadasu

Landlord Narayan Rao's son Devdasu and Parvathi, their poor neighbour's daughter, fall in love. But Devadas's family does not approve of the relationship.

7.0

Or Iravu

Dr. Sekhar

A thief breaks into a wealthy man's house unaware that the man is his father, who had abandoned his mother and him a long time ago.

7.6

Gundamma Katha

Raja

Gundamma is a rich widow who dotes on her daughter Saroja but mistreats her stepdaughter Lakshmi. When brothers Anji and Raja encounter this family, they decide to teach the old woman a lesson.

7.0

Collector Gari Abbai

Collector Rama Kantha Rao

A bureaucrat and his son differ from each other on various issues. However, the father finally realizes the magnanimity of his son and shows his appreciation.

6.1

Sri Ramadasu

Kabirdas

A devoted musician and saint sacrifices worldly comforts to construct a temple for Lord Rama, facing trials and spiritual challenges in this biographical story.

N/A

Sakutumba Saparivara Sametam

Janakiramayya

Disgusted by the habits and actions of his family members, a young man decides to remain a bachelor. However, when he meets a girl with irresistible traits, he is forced to rethink his decision.

7.5

Aatma Gowravam

A zamindar who does not have any heir wishes to adopt Srinivas. However, his wife is against it and instead wants to adopt Venu, who is her sister's son.

N/A

Pandaga

Suryadevara Lakshmi Raghava Vara Prasad

Pandaga (English: Festival) is a 1998 Telugu, drama film, produced by on Jayasri Art Pictures banner[3] and directed by Sarath.[4] Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Srikanth, Raasi in the lead roles and music composed by M. M. Keeravani.[5][6] The film recorded as Super Hit at the box office.

7.0

Bangaru Babu

Buchi Babu

A popular actress runs from her scheming uncle and finds shelter in the house of a respected man, Buchi Babu. While they begin to fall in love, misunderstandings cause them to separate.