Nagarjuna, stepping into Tollywood as the heir of the legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao, has appeared in over a hundred films, each role earning him distinct recognition. His unique acting prowess has won the hearts of the Telugu audience, making him a leading hero. Known for his unmatched glamour, Nagarjuna earned the title 'Manmadhudu' from movie fans. Here are his top 10 films to date.
'Upiri', a memorable film in Nagarjuna's career, features him in a wheelchair-bound role. His facial expressions alone conveyed deep emotions, impressing audiences. Tamil actor Karthi played a key role. Directed by Vamsi Paidipally, Tamannaah was cast opposite Karthi. Prakash Raj, Jayasudha, and Tanikella Bharani also played lead roles.
'Upiri', a memorable film in Nagarjuna's career, features him in a wheelchair-bound role. His facial expressions alone conveyed deep emotions, impressing audiences. Tamil actor Karthi played a key role. Directed by Vamsi Paidipally, Tamannaah was cast opposite Karthi. Prakash Raj, Jayasudha, and Tanikella Bharani also played lead roles.
'Annamayya' showcased Nagarjuna's versatility as an actor. Stepping away from commercial films, his portrayal in 'Annamayya' was a revelation. Directed by Raghavendra Rao, the film starred Suman as Venkateswara Swamy. Ramyakrishna, Kasthuri, Bhanupriya, Mohan Babu, Roja, and Brahmanandam played significant roles, with music by MM Keeravani.
'Annamayya' showcased Nagarjuna's versatility as an actor. Stepping away from commercial films, his portrayal in 'Annamayya' was a revelation. Directed by Raghavendra Rao, the film starred Suman as Venkateswara Swamy. Ramyakrishna, Kasthuri, Bhanupriya, Mohan Babu, Roja, and Brahmanandam played significant roles, with music by MM Keeravani.
'Shiva' set a new benchmark in Tollywood. Directed by Ramgopal Varma, it introduced a fresh perspective to the industry, then dominated by formulaic films. The iconic scene where Nagarjuna's character breaks a bicycle chain has become evergreen. 'Shiva' was also notable for its focus on sound effects, a first in Telugu cinema. This success catapulted Nagarjuna to the top tier of heroes. Amala played the female lead, and the music was composed by Ilayaraja.
'Shiva' set a new benchmark in Tollywood. Directed by Ramgopal Varma, it introduced a fresh perspective to the industry, then dominated by formulaic films. The iconic scene where Nagarjuna's character breaks a bicycle chain has become evergreen. 'Shiva' was also notable for its focus on sound effects, a first in Telugu cinema. This success catapulted Nagarjuna to the top tier of heroes. Amala played the female lead, and the music was composed by Ilayaraja.