Acting
Akkineni Nageswara Rao
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
Film · 2022
Manam
Film · 2014
Sri Rama Rajyam
Film · 2011
Jayeebhava
Film · 2009
Sri Ramadasu
Film · 2006
Chukkallo Chandrudu
Film · 2006
Sakutumba Saparivara Sametam
Film · 2000
Sri Sitaramula Kalyanam Chutamu Rarandi
Film · 1998
Pandaga
Film · 1998
Rayudugaru Nayudugaru
Film · 1996
Bangaru Kutumbam
Film · 1994
Gandeevam
Film · 1994
Mechanic Alludu
Film · 1993
Rajeswari Kalyanam
Film · 1993
Pranadaata
Film · 1992
College Bullodu
Film · 1992
Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu
Film · 1991
Iddaru Iddare
Film · 1990
Dagudumuthala Dampathyam
Film · 1990
Sutradhaarulu
Film · 1989
Rao Gari Illu
Film · 1988
Rajakiya Chadurangam
Film · 1988
Agni Putrudu
Film · 1987
Collector Gari Abbai
Film · 1987
Brahma Rudrulu
Film · 1986
Illale Devatha
Film · 1985
Bharyabhartala Bandham
Film · 1985
Tandava Krishnudu
Film · 1984
Justice Chakravarthy
Film · 1984
Muddula Mogudu
Film · 1983
Bahudoorapu Batasari
Film · 1983
Sriranga Neethulu
Film · 1983
Oorantha Sankranthi
Film · 1983
Bangaru Kanuka
Film · 1982
Meghasandesam
Film · 1982
Yuvaraju
Film · 1982
Premabhishekam
Film · 1981
Prema Kanuka
Film · 1981
Guru Sishyulu
Film · 1981
Prema Mandiram
Film · 1981
Yedanthasthula Meda
Film · 1980
Pilla Zamindar
Film · 1980
Nayakudu Vinayakudu
Film · 1980
Hema Hemeelu
Film · 1979
Ravanude Ramudaithe
Film · 1979
Vichitra Jeevitham
Film · 1978
Chilipi Krishnudu
Film · 1978
Chanakya Chandragupta
Film · 1977
Mahakavi Ashethrayya
Film · 1976
Bharatha Vilas
Film · 1973
Bhakta Tukaram
Film · 1973
Andala Ramudu
Film · 1973
Bangaru Babu
Film · 1973
Koduku Kodalu
Film · 1972
Srimanthudu
Film · 1971
Prema Nagar
Film · 1971
Dasara Bullodu
Film · 1971
Maro Prapancham
Film · 1970
Dharma Daata
Film · 1970
Akka Chellelu
Film · 1970
Mooga Nomu
Film · 1969
Aadarsa Kutumbam
Film · 1969
Adrushtavanthulu
Film · 1969
Aathmeeyulu
Film · 1969
Sudigundalu
Film · 1968
Manchi Kutumbam
Film · 1968
Vasantha Sena
Film · 1967
Rahasyam
Film · 1967
Navaratri
Film · 1966
Zamindar
Film · 1966
Manase Mandiram
Film · 1966
Aastiparulu
Film · 1966
Antastulu
Film · 1965
Aatma Gowravam
Film · 1965
Pooja Phalamu
Film · 1964
Doctor Chakravarthy
Film · 1964
Mooga Manasulu
Film · 1964
Aatma Balam
Film · 1964
Punarjanma
Film · 1963
Chaduvukunna Ammayilu
Film · 1963
Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu
Film · 1963
Manchi Manasulu
Film · 1962
Gundamma Katha
Film · 1962
Aradhana
Film · 1962
Kula Gotralu
Film · 1962
Manithan Maravillai
Film · 1961
Bharya Bharthalu
Film · 1961
Velugu Needalu
Film · 1961
Batasari
Film · 1961
Bhaktha Jayadeva
Film · 1961
Maa Babu
Film · 1960
Nammina Bantu
Film · 1960
Mahakavi Kalidasu
Film · 1960
Pelli Kanuka
Film · 1960
Illarikam
Film · 1959
Kalyana Parisu
Film · 1959
Mangalya Balam
Film · 1959
Manjal Mahimai
Film · 1959
Pellinaati Pramanalu
Film · 1958
Bhookailas
Film · 1958
Women's Authority
Film · 1958
Mayabazar
Film · 1957
Thodi Kodallu
Film · 1957
Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp
Film · 1957
Matharkula Manikkam
Film · 1956
Charana Daasi
Film · 1956
Tenali Ramakrishna
Film · 1956
Bhale Ramudu
Film · 1956
Anarkali
Film · 1955
Missamma
Film · 1955
Ardhangi
Film · 1955
Donga Ramudu
Film · 1955
Rojulu Maraayi
Film · 1955
Vipra Narayana
Film · 1954
Parivartana
Film · 1954
Chakrapani
Film · 1954
Poongothai
Film · 1953
Devadasu
Film · 1953
Or Iravu
Film · 1951
Palletoori Pilla
Film · 1950
Swapna Sundari
Film · 1950
Samsaram
Film · 1950
Laila Majnu
Film · 1949
Keelu Gurram
Film · 1949
Raksha Rekha
Film · 1949
Vindhya Rani
Film · 1948
Balaraju
Film · 1948
Palnati Yudham
Film · 1947
Mugguru Maratilu
Film · 1946
Mayalokam
Film · 1945