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ANR's (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) Top 15 Best Films
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Akkineni Nageswara Rao, the eternal superstar of Telugu cinema, left an indelible mark as a Natasaarvabhouma. Be it mythological, social, or romantic roles, he charmed the audience with his performances. Roles like Devadasu and Prem Nagar made it seem like they were tailor-made for ANR. Let's look at some of the films where ANR's performances deeply moved the audience.
1 . Gandeevam(August 18 , 1994)
U|154 minutes|Action,Drama
After being falsely imprisoned due to his enemy, a man decides to seek revenge with his granddaughter's help upon his release.
2 . Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu(January 11 , 1991)
U|131 min|Drama
The film revolves around Sitaramaiah (Nageswara Rao) and the unexpected events following his granddaughter's (Meena) visit to the village.
3 . Mayabazar(March 27 , 1957)
U|184 minutes(Telugu)174 minutes(Tamil)|Comedy,Drama,Mythological
Balarama promises his daughter's hand in marriage to Subhadra's son. However, when the Kauravas usurp the kingdom, Balarama is forced to break his promise, leading to significant repercussions.
4 . Chanakya Chandragupta(August 25 , 1977)
U|178 minutes|Drama,History
Chanakya Chandragupta is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language historical drama film, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. It stars Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sivaji Ganesan, Jayapradha and Manjula, with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The film is based on the 3rd century BC Maurya Emperor Chandragupta Maurya and his mentor Chanakya.
5 . Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddham(January 09 , 1963)
U|167 mins|Drama,History
While flying in Pushpaka Vimana, a Gandharva spits betel leaf, which lands on Krishna performing Sandhya Vandanam. Enraged, Krishna vows to kill the Gandharva, who then seeks refuge with Arjuna. Arjuna battles Krishna to keep his promise.
6 . Gundamma Katha(June 07 , 1962)
U|166 minutes|Comedy,Drama
Gundamma has a son and a daughter. She treats her stepdaughter Lakshmi like a servant and plans to marry her off to an orphan, making them permanent servants in her home. Meanwhile, she intends to marry her own daughter to a wealthy man to secure a luxurious life. Ramabhadrayya's sons decide to teach Gundamma a lesson.
7 . Missamma(January 12 , 1955)
U|181 minutes|Drama,Family,Romance
Two unemployed graduates pretend to be a married couple to secure jobs as teachers in a small village school. During their journey, they develop feelings for each other.
8 . Illarikam(May 01 , 1959)
U|160 minutes|Drama
Venu, a poor man, falls in love with Raja, the daughter of a landlord, and marries her. Someone creates problems in Venu's life, complicating his relationship with the landlord's family.
9 . Meghasandesam(September 24 , 1982)
U|151 minutes|Drama,Musical
Balagopal learns that his deceased lover Rosie loved him. However, Rosie's ghost haunts his current girlfriend Anjali, leading to a dramatic twist in the story.
10 . Anarkali(April 28 , 1955)
U|153 minutes|Drama,Romance
The Mughal prince Salim falls in love with Nadira, a beautiful woman from Persia. Despite being bestowed the title 'Anarkali' by Emperor Akbar, he refuses to accept their relationship.
11 . Dasara Bullodu(January 13 , 1971)
U|160 minutes|Drama
Both Radha and Nirmala are in love with Gopi, but Gopi loves only Radha. Realizing their feelings, Nirmala decides to bring them together.
12 . Prema Nagar(September 24 , 1971)
U|170 minutes|Drama,Romance
A wealthy young man leading a carefree life falls in love with a middle-class girl. Her mother disapproves of their marriage, leading him to become an alcoholic.
13 . Doctor Chakravarthy(July 10 , 1964)
U|167 minutes|Drama
After his sister's death, Dr. Chakravarthy treats Madhavi as his own sister, as she reminds him of his sister with her behavior. However, their life partners misunderstand their relationship.
14 . Devadasu(June 26 , 1953)
U|191 minutes|Drama,Romance
Devadasu becomes addicted to alcohol when his love with Parvathi is not accepted by society. Meanwhile, Chandramukhi, a courtesan, falls in love with him.
15 . Premabhishekam(February 18 , 1981)
U|147 minutes|Drama,Romance
Rajesh deeply loves Devi. Days before their wedding, he learns he has cancer. To make Devi hate him, he behaves rudely, leading her to marry someone else.