Remembering ANR: Top 10 films of the tragedy king across decades
Srivathsan Nadadhur
Jan 22, 2023
Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Telugu cinema’s legendary actor Akkineni a.k.a ANR left for heavens on January 22 exactly nine years ago
Celebration of his legacy
We take a look at some of the finest works in his illustrious career spanning over 250 films
Devadasu - 1953
If you need to name one film that defines ANR as a performer par excellence, Devadasu is that classic
Vipra Narayana - 1954
Akkineni was renowned for his devotional dramas through his career and Vipra Narayana is among his finest in the genre
Thodi Kodallu - 1957
One of the most memorable Adurti Subba Rao-ANR collaborations, this family drama boasts of fabulous performances
Suvarna Sundari - 1957
ANR was a natural in folklore dramas and Suvarna Sundari with Anjali Devi is certainly a jewel in his crown
Manchi Manasulu - 1962
The gripping family drama uniting ANR, Savitri and Sowkar Janaki is another unmissable Adurti Subba Rao classic
Mooga Manasulu - 1964
The multistarrer with ANR, Savitri and Jamuna was a trendsetter in the reincarnation drama genre
Premabhishekam - 1981
What if Devadasu is given a modern-day twist? Dasari’s melodrama with ANR, Sridevi Jayasudha merits your time
Meghasandesam - 1982
ANR’s 200th film in his career, helmed by Dasari, is a musical delight that works like a balm for the soul
Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu
The 1991 release helped ANR gracefully reinvent himself for a new generation with a superb, restrained performance
Manam - 2014
An exceptional career for ANR couldn’t have had a better swansong, a memorable film with his son and grandson
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