Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Acting
1923-09-20 · Ramapuram, Madras Presidency, British India
Akkineni Nageswara Rao (September 20, 1923 – January 22, 2014), known by the initialism ANR, was an Indian actor and film producer who worked predominantly in Telugu cinema alongside appearances in Tamil films. After starting in theatre and making his screen debut in *Dharmapatni* (1941), he achieved his breakthrough as a leading man in the folklore fantasy *Balaraju* (1948) and the romance *Keelu Gurram* (1949). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, he established himself as a central figure in South Indian cinema, headlining the tragic romance *Devadasu* (1953), the social comedies *Missamma* (1955) and *Gundamma Katha* (1962), the mythological drama *Mayabazar* (1957), and the drama *Doctor Chakravarthy* (1964). In the 1970s and 1980s, Rao continued as a commercial lead in the romantic drama *Prema Nagar* (1971), the musical drama *Meghasandesam* (1982), and the romance *Premabhishekam* (1981). Beginning in the 1990s, he transitioned into senior character roles, starring in the family drama *Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu* (1991), *Bangaru Kutumbam* (1994), and the devotional features *Sri Ramadasu* (2006) and *Sri Rama Rajyam* (2011). His final screen appearance was in the fantasy drama *Manam* (2014), which he also co-produced. Beyond acting, he established Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. For his contributions to cinema, he was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1990, followed by the Padma Vibhushan in 2011.
Filmography
Pratibimbalu
2022 · Movie
Manam
2014 · Movie
Sri Rama Rajyam
2011 · Movie
Jayeebhava
2009 · Movie
Sri Ramadasu
2006 · Movie
Chukkallo Chandrudu
2006 · Movie
Sakutumba Saparivara Sametam
2000 · Movie
Sri Sitaramula Kalyanam Chutamu Rarandi
1998 · Movie
Pandaga
1998 · Movie
Rayudugaru Nayudugaru
1996 · Movie
Gandeevam
1994 · Movie
Bangaru Kutumbam
1994 · Movie
Mechanic Alludu
1993 · Movie
Rajeswari Kalyanam
1993 · Movie
College Bullodu
1992 · Movie
Pranadaata
1992 · Movie
Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu
1991 · Movie
Iddaru Iddare
1990 · Movie
Dagudumuthala Dampathyam
1990 · Movie
Sutradhaarulu
1989 · Movie
Rao Gari Illu
1988 · Movie
Rajakeeya Chadarangam
1988 · Movie
Agni Putrudu
1987 · Movie
Collector Gari Abbai
1987 · Movie
Brahma Rudrulu
1986 · Movie
Illale Devatha
1985 · Movie
Bharyabhartala Bandham
1985 · Movie
Justice Chakravarthy
1984 · Movie
Tandava Krishnudu
1984 · Movie
Sriranga Neethulu
1983 · Movie
Bahudoorapu Batasari
1983 · Movie
Oorantha Sankranthi
1983 · Movie
Muddula Mogudu
1983 · Movie
Meghasandesam
1982 · Movie
Bangaru Kanuka
1982 · Movie
Yuvaraju
1982 · Movie
Prema Mandiram
1981 · Movie
Prema Kanuka
1981 · Movie
Guru Sishyulu
1981 · Movie
Premabhishekam
1981 · Movie
Pilla Zamindar
1980 · Movie
Nayakudu Vinayakudu
1980 · Movie
Yedanthasthula Meda
1980 · Movie
Hema Hemeelu
1979 · Movie
Ravanude Ramudaithe
1979 · Movie
Vichitra Jeevitham
1978 · Movie
Chilipi Krishnudu
1978 · Movie
Chanakya Chandragupta
1977 · Movie
Mahakavi Ashethrayya
1976 · Movie
Andala Ramudu
1973 · Movie
Bhakta Tukaram
1973 · Movie
Bharatha Vilas
1973 · Movie
Bangaru Babu
1973 · Movie
Koduku Kodalu
1972 · Movie
Prema Nagar
1971 · Movie
Srimanthudu
1971 · Movie
Dasara Bullodu
1971 · Movie
Dharma Daata
1970 · Movie
Maro Prapancham
1970 · Movie
Akka Chellelu
1970 · Movie
Aathmeeyulu
1969 · Movie
Aadarsa Kutumbam
1969 · Movie
Mooga Nomu
1969 · Movie
Adrushtavanthulu
1969 · Movie
Manchi Kutumbam
1968 · Movie
Sudigundalu
1968 · Movie
Rahasyam
1967 · Movie
Vasantha Sena
1967 · Movie
Aastiparulu
1966 · Movie
Manase Mandiram
1966 · Movie
Navaratri
1966 · Movie
Zamindar
1966 · Movie
Antastulu
1965 · Movie
Aatma Gowravam
1965 · Movie
Doctor Chakravarthy
1964 · Movie
Mooga Manasulu
1964 · Movie
Aatma Balam
1964 · Movie
Pooja Phalamu
1964 · Movie
Punarjanma
1963 · Movie
Chaduvukunna Ammayilu
1963 · Movie
Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu
1963 · Movie
Kula Gotralu
1962 · Movie
Gundamma Katha
1962 · Movie
Manchi Manasulu
1962 · Movie
Aradhana
1962 · Movie
Manithan Maravillai
1961 · Movie
Batasari
1961 · Movie
Bhaktha Jayadeva
1961 · Movie
Velugu Needalu
1961 · Movie
Bharya Bharthalu
1961 · Movie
Maa Babu
1960 · Movie
Pelli Kanuka
1960 · Movie
Mahakavi Kalidasu
1960 · Movie
Nammina Bantu
1960 · Movie
Illarikam
1959 · Movie
Kalyana Parisu
1959 · Movie
Mangalya Balam
1959 · Movie
Manjal Mahimai
1959 · Movie
Pellinaati Pramanalu
1958 · Movie
Women's Authority
1958 · Movie
Bhookailas
1958 · Movie
Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp
1957 · Movie
Mayabazar
1957 · Movie
Thodi Kodallu
1957 · Movie
Charana Daasi
1956 · Movie
Matharkula Manikkam
1956 · Movie
Bhale Ramudu
1956 · Movie
Tenali Ramakrishna
1956 · Movie
Donga Ramudu
1955 · Movie
Anarkali
1955 · Movie
Rojulu Maraayi
1955 · Movie
Ardhangi
1955 · Movie
Missamma
1955 · Movie
Vipra Narayana
1954 · Movie
Parivartana
1954 · Movie
Chakrapani
1954 · Movie
Devadasu
1953 · Movie
Poongothai
1953 · Movie
Or Iravu
1951 · Movie
Samsaram
1950 · Movie
Swapna Sundari
1950 · Movie
Palletoori Pilla
1950 · Movie
Laila Majnu
1949 · Movie
Raksha Rekha
1949 · Movie
Keelu Gurram
1949 · Movie
Balaraju
1948 · Movie
Vindhya Rani
1948 · Movie
Palnati Yudham
1947 · Movie
Mugguru Maratilu
1946 · Movie
Mayalokam
1945 · Movie