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Nageshwara Rao Akkineni

Date of birth: 1923-09-20

Place of birth: Andhra Pradesh, India

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Akkineni Nageswara Rao, ANR

Nageshwara Rao Akkineni

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 in the year 1975 to provide infrastructural support to the new film industry in Hyderabad. He later started the Annapurna International School of Film and Media within Annapurna Studios in 2011.

Movie Credits

Anarkali
0

Anarkali

1955-04-28

The legend of the romance between Mughal prince Salim and Anarkali.

Pooja Phalamu
0

Pooja Phalamu

1964-01-01

Madhu, a wealthy and naive boy, meets Vasanthi and develops feelings for her. However, he gets depre

Navaratri
0

Navaratri

1966-04-22

Radha's father brings a marriage proposal for her, which she refuses and runs away from home. Later,

Zamindar
0

Zamindar

1966-01-07

A CID officer goes undercover to track down a large sum of money that was stolen by a group of soldi

Illarikam
0

Illarikam

1959-05-01

Venu, a poor man, falls in love and marries Radha, a zamindar's daughter. When Venu moves into the z

Agni Putrudu
0

Agni Putrudu

1987-08-12

Film starring Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Nagarjuna Akkineni and Shivaji Ganesan

Sri Ramadasu
2.5

Sri Ramadasu

2006-03-31

Gopanna (Nagarjuna) is a happy-go-lucky guy and marries his childhood love Kamala (Sneha). He secure

Rao Gari Illu
0

Rao Gari Illu

1988-06-06

Anand Rao, a public prosecutor leads a happy life with his wife Jaya and five children. One day, Jay

Bharatha Vilas
3.1

Bharatha Vilas

1973-03-24

A couple share a house with other three tenants who hail from different parts of the country. Howeve

Muddula Mogudu
0

Muddula Mogudu

1983-01-27

Durga, daughter of a millionaire, marries Prasad, a writer she is a fan of. However, financial troub

Bahudoorapu Batasari
0

Bahudoorapu Batasari

1983-05-16

Prasad, an honest police officer, brings up his sons with a lot of love and care. However, when he f

Manchi Manasulu
0

Manchi Manasulu

1962-04-11

Venu is a very poor student and seeks to come out of the hostel by being unable to bear its expenses

Sri Rama Rajyam
3.1

Sri Rama Rajyam

2011-11-17

Lord Sri Rama retains his wife Sita comes back to their kingdom Ayodhya, after killing Ravana. And S

Gundamma Katha
3.8

Gundamma Katha

1962-06-07

Gundamma is a rich widow who dotes on her daughter Saroja but mistreats her stepdaughter Lakshmi. Wh

Mayalokam
0

Mayalokam

1945-10-10

Mayalokam is a 1945 Telugu-language film produced and directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam under the Sa

Mugguru Maratilu
0

Mugguru Maratilu

1946-06-01

After King Siddhoji's wife instigates him against his three nephews named Somoji, Subandhi and Firoj

Mayabazar
4

Mayabazar

1957-03-27

Balarama promises Subhadra that he'll marry his daughter to her son. But when the Pandavas loses the

Vichitra Jeevitham
0

Vichitra Jeevitham

1978-04-14

Chandra Shekar "Chandram" loves and marries Gowri. Soon, Chandram gets a job in an estate owned by S

Srimanthudu
0

Srimanthudu

1971-07-16

The guardians of a boy, who is the legal heir to a property, trick him into becoming an alcoholic wi

Manam
3.5

Manam

2014-05-23

A married couple die in an accident, leaving behind a son. As he grows up and becomes successful, he

Bhakta Tukaram
0

Bhakta Tukaram

1973-07-05

The story of this film is based on the life story of a prominent saint Tukaram.

Poongothai
0

Poongothai

1953-01-14

Matharkula Manikkam
0

Matharkula Manikkam

1956-12-20

The film is based on two couples – where the first couple Dr. Chandra Shekar (Gemini Ganesan) & Parv

Kalyana Parisu
2.3

Kalyana Parisu

1959-04-09

Baskar and Vasanthi are college-mates. A naughty girl creates misunderstanding between them, and an

Manithan Maravillai
0

Manithan Maravillai

1961-12-31

Vindhya Rani
0

Vindhya Rani

1948-01-14

Durjaya succeeds in his plot to kill and overthrow his brother and takes the throne of the Vindhya K

Bangaru Kutumbam
0

Bangaru Kutumbam

1994-02-18

A couple have three sons who are all married. The youngest daughter-in-law is from a wealthy family.

Charana Daasi
4

Charana Daasi

1956-12-20

The film revolves around couples - Dr. Chandra Shekar and Parvathi ahead Venu and Lakshmi. Charana

Yedanthasthula Meda
3

Yedanthasthula Meda

1980-01-11

Yedanthasthula Meda (transl. Seven Storied Building) is a 1980 Telugu-language drama film, produced

Illale Devatha
3

Illale Devatha

1985-05-01

Illale Devatha (transl. Wife is a Goddess) is a 1985 Telugu-language drama film, produced by N. R. A

Laila Majnu
0

Laila Majnu

1949-09-30

Khayas falls in love with Laila but her father refuses the alliance, which leaves Khayas heartbroken

Mechanic Alludu
2.9

Mechanic Alludu

1993-05-27

Mechanic Alludu is a comedy based movie in which for the First film to have Akkineni Nageshwara Rao

Mooga Nomu
0

Mooga Nomu

1969-07-11

Remake of Tamil film Kalathur Kannamma (1960) Director: Yoganand Writer: Narasa Raju D.V. (dialogu

Brahma Rudrulu
0

Brahma Rudrulu

1986-11-13

Brahma Rudrulu is a 1986 Telugu film directed by K Murali Mohan Rao. The film stars Venkatesh, Rajin

Gandeevam
0

Gandeevam

1994-08-18

Gandeevam is a 1994 Telugu film directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Balakrishna, Roja Selvamani

Bangaru Kanuka
0

Bangaru Kanuka

1982-01-01

Bangaru Kanuka (English: Golden Gift) is a 1982 Telugu, Romance film, produced by Raola Ankhaiah Gou

Sri Sitaramula Kalyanam Chutamu Rarandi
0

Sri Sitaramula Kalyanam Chutamu Rarandi

1998-05-07

Madhavi gets married to Krishna in their childhood, but later, Krishna is presumed dead. Years later

Mangalya Balam
0

Mangalya Balam

1959-01-07

1959 Indian film starring Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Savitri and S.V. Ranga Rao

Maa Babu
0

Maa Babu

1960-12-22

Dr Anand, a respectable doctor, gives away his son to Ratna Devi, a widow. Soon, he marries a nurse

Punarjanma
0

Punarjanma

1963-08-29

Gopi, a sculptor who is in love with his niece, goes into a delirium after his sculpture catches fir

Keelu Gurram
0

Keelu Gurram

1949-02-19

A young man after knowing his past through his queen mother who has been abandoned from the kingdom

Raksha Rekha
0

Raksha Rekha

1949-04-30

The film begins with Kalavathi, the only daughter of Simhala King Rajasimha, who is averse to marria

Sudigundalu
5

Sudigundalu

1968-01-01

Judge Chandrasekharam is very kind and helpful to the relatives of the culprits. His wife dies after

Or Iravu
3.5

Or Iravu

1951-04-11

A thief breaks into a wealthy man's house unaware that the man is his father, who had abandoned his

Chukkallo Chandrudu
2.3

Chukkallo Chandrudu

2006-01-14

Chukkallo Chandrudu (Telugu: చుక్కల్లో చంద్రుడు) is a Telugu film released on 14 January 2006 and wa

Jayeebhava
2.4

Jayeebhava

2009-10-23

Returning from abroad, a man and his girlfriend must unite their fathers who belong to two warring g

Pratibimbalu
0

Pratibimbalu

2022-11-05

Vipra Narayana
0

Vipra Narayana

1954-12-10

1954 film starring Bhanumathi

Maro Prapancham
0

Maro Prapancham

1970-04-10

Nine idealistic youngsters plan to create "Maro Prapancham", an egalitarian utopian. But when they s

Chanakya Chandragupta
3.5

Chanakya Chandragupta

1977-08-25

The film is a historical story, based on the 3rd century BC Maurya Emperor Chandragupta Maurya and h

Palletoori Pilla
0

Palletoori Pilla

1950-04-27

Chief Jayanth raids and loots many villages of their stock, food and wealth in the region assigned t

Nammina Bantu
0

Nammina Bantu

1960-01-07

Film starring Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Savitri and S.V. Ranga Rao

Aadarsa Kutumbam
0

Aadarsa Kutumbam

1969-06-06

Prasad is an ambitous and young medical student who lives with his extended family. His oldest broth

Sutradhaarulu
4

Sutradhaarulu

1989-05-04

This film is based on a story against violence shown in a rural background. This message is shown in

Meghasandesam
5

Meghasandesam

1982-09-24

Meghasandesam is the story of a common man who has an innate urge for poetry. He leads a simple life

Antastulu
0

Antastulu

1965-01-01

Raghu cooks up many lies to woo Mala to win a challenge. However, when he develops feelings for her,

Doctor Chakravarthy
3.5

Doctor Chakravarthy

1964-07-10

Dr Chakravarthi gets attached to Madhavi after his sister's death as she reminds him of his sister.

Bharya Bharthalu
0

Bharya Bharthalu

1961-01-01

When Anand, a playboy, pursues Sharada, she rejects him. Due to circumstances, they end up married.

Mahakavi Kalidasu
0

Mahakavi Kalidasu

1960-04-02

1960 Telugu biographical film based on the life of the great Sanskrit poet Kalidas.

Pelli Naati Pramanalu
0

Pelli Naati Pramanalu

1959-09-04

Krishna Rao impresses Bheemasena Rao, a dignified village leader, who gets his daughter Rukmini marr

Velugu Needalu
0

Velugu Needalu

1961-01-05

The life of 2 friends suguna (Savitri) and chandram (Nageshwara Rao) is potrayed as they and people

Devadasu
2

Devadasu

1953-06-26

Landlord Narayan Rao's son Devdasu and Parvathi, their poor neighbour's daughter, fall in love. But

Mooga Manasulu
3.5

Mooga Manasulu

1963-01-01

A reincarnation romance.

Missamma
3.8

Missamma

1955-01-12

Rao and Mary, unemployed college graduates from Madras, act as if they are a married couple to get j

Pranadaata
0

Pranadaata

1992-01-19

A doctor with amnesia starts treating patients when he remembers how to use surgical instruments. Me

Andala Ramudu
0

Andala Ramudu

1973-10-20

Ramudu, a honest man is loved by Seetha, daughter of J.B. Rao, a rich man. But J.B. Rao wants her to

Aradhana
4

Aradhana

1962-02-16

Dr. Murali Krishna loves Anuradha, but he loses his scholarship after a misunderstanding with her. K

Aatma Balam
0

Aatma Balam

1964-01-09

Rama Rao (Y.B.Raju) is an affluent gentleman and he has a wife named Jagadeeshwari (Kannamba). The c

Adrushtavanthulu
3.5

Adrushtavanthulu

1969-01-03

Raghu (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) a notorious criminal released from jail after completing his imprison

Manase Mandiram
0

Manase Mandiram

1966-07-22

Manase Mandiram (English: The Heart is a Temple) is a 1966 Telugu language romantic drama film, prod

Pelli Kanuka
0

Pelli Kanuka

1960-04-22

Bhaskar (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) and Vasanti (B. Saroja Devi) are college mates who clash when she c

Manjal Mahimai
0

Manjal Mahimai

1959-01-07

Manjal Mahimai (English: Power of Turmeric) is a 1959 Tamil language drama film, produced by D. Madh

Thodi Kodallu
0

Thodi Kodallu

1957-01-11

Lawyer Ganapathi and his wife Annapurna are the eldest members of a family. His brother Subbu and hi

Parivartana
0

Parivartana

1954-09-01

Zamindar of a village has no children and adopts a boy from an Orphanage. The boy grows up as Ananda

Pandaga
0

Pandaga

1998-05-01

Pandaga (English: Festival) is a 1998 Telugu, drama film, produced by on Jayasri Art Pictures banner

Batasari
0

Batasari

1961-06-30

Surendranath, son of a landowner, leaves to Madras in search of a job. What does the future have in

Ardhangi
0

Ardhangi

1955-01-26

Zamindar Bhujangarao (Gummadi) has two sons. The elder son Raghunath Rao (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) bo

Balaraju
0

Balaraju

1948-02-26

The story begins in heaven a Devakanya Mohini and a Yaksha are in love. Indra, the ruler of Suvarlok

Donga Ramudu
0

Donga Ramudu

1955-10-01

Estranged siblings, Ramu and Lakshmi meet years later as she is married to a doctor and he is a driv

Prema Nagar
0

Prema Nagar

1971-09-24

A romantic story about a wealthy boy whose life revolves around wine and women and a middle class gi

Tenali Ramakrishna
0

Tenali Ramakrishna

1956-01-12

Tenali Ramkrishna is a poet in King Krishnadeva Raya's kingdom. When he learns that the king's enemi

Collector Gari Abbai
3.5

Collector Gari Abbai

1987-04-08

A bureaucrat and his son differ from each other on various issues. However, the father finally reali

Iddaru Iddare
4

Iddaru Iddare

1990-09-05

Iddaru Iddare is a 1990 Telugu Action drama film, produced by Akkineni Venkat and Yarllagada Surendr

Bhookailas
4

Bhookailas

1958-03-20

The story is based on the Sthala Purana of Gokarna Kshetram in Karnataka

Aatma Gowravam
3.5

Aatma Gowravam

1965-01-01

A zamindar who does not have any heir wishes to adopt Srinivas. However, his wife is against it and

Yuvaraju
0

Yuvaraju

1982-01-01

Rajakiya Chadurangam
0

Rajakiya Chadurangam

1988-01-14

The story begins with formation of the new government when an honest person, Satya Murthy (Akkineni

Premabhishekam
0

Premabhishekam

1981-02-16

Rajesh falls in love with and proposes to Devi. However, a few days before their marriage, he learns

Bharyabhartala Bandham
0

Bharyabhartala Bandham

1985-03-28

Sanjeevi (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) and Archana (Jayasudha), a divorced couple meet just because of Sa

Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu
0

Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu

1991-01-11

Sitaramayya shares an estranged relationship with his son and daughter-in-law, who die in a road acc

Women's Authority
0

Women's Authority

1958-08-06

The film begins in a village, where a wealthy couple, Ganapathi (Chadalavada) & Rangamma (Kannamba)

Chakrapani
0

Chakrapani

1954-03-19

Chakrapani, a miser, decides to save a large sum of money to gift it to his great-grandson. But he f

Chaduvukunna Ammayilu
0

Chaduvukunna Ammayilu

1963-04-10

Sujatha and Vasantha are best friends despite hailing from different financial backgrounds. Both of

Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp
0

Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp

1957-03-29

Alladin throws away a magic lamp after an evil magician fools him into finding it. Years later, when

Dasara Bullodu
0

Dasara Bullodu

1971-01-13

Both Radha and Nirmala love a young man named Gopi. But Nirmala's father wants to make Gopi marry Ni

Bangaru Babu
3

Bangaru Babu

1973-03-15

A popular actress runs from her scheming uncle and finds shelter in the house of a respected man, Bu

Aastiparulu
0

Aastiparulu

1966-11-18

Zamindar Janardhan Rao, a paterfamilias, holds high esteem in society. One of his sons, Bachi, is a

Dagudumuthala Dampathyam
0

Dagudumuthala Dampathyam

1990-08-03

Dagudumuthala Dampathyam is a 1990 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Bogavalli Prasad on Sri

Rojulu Maraayi
0

Rojulu Maraayi

1955-04-13

Venu enlightens the villagers against Sagarayya, a greedy landlord who grabs barren lands of the vil

Dharma Daata
0

Dharma Daata

1970-05-07

Raja Raghupathi Rao, a generous Zamindar of Sripuram, iswell-renowned for his charity & humanity, an

Swapna Sundari
0

Swapna Sundari

1950-11-10

Bhale Ramudu
0

Bhale Ramudu

1956-04-06

Ramu changes his identity to help Roopa as she gets disabled because of him.

Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham
0

Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham

1963-01-09

After vanquishing the army of the Kauravas, the Pandava Brothers preside over Indraprastha, and Arju

Sriranga Neethulu
0

Sriranga Neethulu

1983-09-13

Narayana Murthy is a respected businessman who professes righteousness. But when his illicit daughte

Rajeswari Kalyanam
0

Rajeswari Kalyanam

1993-01-14

An elderly couple plan to adopt a child, but when the father returns, they tell the boy the story of

Aathmeeyulu
0

Aathmeeyulu

1969-07-17

Suryam and Seetha struggle to survive after the death of their father, Veerayya. Jagannadham, their

Akka Chellelu
0

Akka Chellelu

1970-01-01

Janaki toils to make her sister Vijaya an advocate. When Janaki marries Justice Ramachandra Rao, Vij

Prema Kanuka
0

Prema Kanuka

1981-06-27

Samsaram
0

Samsaram

1950-12-29

A middle-class government clerk Raghu (NTR) lives happily with his wife Manjula (Laxmirajyam) until