A. Nageswara Rao

Akkineni Nageswara Rao

Akkineni Nageswara Rao — Indian film actor and producer (1923–2014)

Akkineni Nageswara Rao, known as ANR, was an Indian actor and film producer in Telugu cinema. Over his seven-decade career, he became a prominent figure in the industry, and is among the most influential actors of Indian cinema. Nageswara Rao received seven state Nandi Awards, five Filmfare Awards South and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. He was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema, in 1990. Additionally, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan (2011), Padma Bhushan (1988) and Padma Shri (1968), by the Government of India for his contributions to art and cinema.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 56 films (1941–1969) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1950 Samsaram L. V. Prasad B&W
1950 Swapna Sundari Ghantasala Balaramaiah B&W
1949 Laila Majnu (dubbed from Telugu) P. S. Ramakrishna Rao
1949 Mayakkudirai (dubbed from Telugu) Raja of Mirzapur
1949 Velaikaari A. S. A. Sami B&W
1941 Dharma Patni P. Pullaiah B&W