Rajanala Nageswara Rao
| R. Nageswara Rao | |
|---|---|
| Native name | రాజనాల నాగేశ్వరరావు |
| Born |
Rajanala Nageswara Rao July 1, 1925 Secunderabad, Telangana, India |
| Died | 1979 |
| Occupation | Actor |
Rajanala Nageswara Rao better known as R. Nageswara Rao (Telugu: రాజనాల నాగేశ్వరరావు) (1928–1979) was an Indian film actor known for his works in Telugu cinema, and was one of the lead actors of his time.[1][2] He is best known for his works in award winning hits such as Devadasu (1953), Kanna Talli (1953), Paropakaram (1953), Raju Peda (1954), Aggi Ramudu (1954), Ilavelupu (1954), Donga Ramudu (1955), Maya Bazaar (1957), and Pelli Naati Pramanalu (1958).[1]
Early life
He was born in 1928. He has studied in the Aligarh Muslim University. He joined with the Paramount theater as a manager. He worked under the direction of P. Pullaiah in the film Sankranthi.[1]
Dialogues
He is particularly good at delivering the dialogues with punch. Some of the memorable dialogues are:[3]
- ade debba ade cheyyi - Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
- babulu gadi debba ante golkonda abba - Donga Ramudu
- bhale mama ade mana takshana kartayam - Mayabazar
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Sankranti | Telugu | |
| 1953 | Devadasu | Telugu | |
| 1953 | Kanna Talli | Telugu | Chalapathi |
| 1953 | Paropakaram | Telugu | |
| 1954 | Aggi Ramudu | Telugu | |
| 1954 | Raju Peda | Telugu | |
| 1955 | Cherupukura Chedevu | Telugu | |
| 1955 | Donga Ramudu | TElugu | Babul |
| 1955 | Santosham | Telugu | |
| 1956 | Jayam Manade | Telugu | |
| 1957 | Dongallo Dora | Telugu | |
| 1957 | Maya Bazaar | Telugu | Dushyasanudu |
| 1957 | Sankalpam | Telugu | |
| 1957 | Vinayaka Chaviti | Telugu | |
| 1958 | Anna Tammudu | Telugu | |
| 1958 | Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu | Telugu | Ram Singh |
| 1958 | Bhuloka Ramba | Telugu | |
| 1958 | Inti Guttu | Telugu | |
| 1958 | Mundadugu | Telugu | |
| 1958 | Pelli Naati Pramanalu | Telugu | Bheemasena Rao's son |
| 1958 | Raja Nandini | Telugu | |
| 1958 | Shri Ramanjaneya Yuddham | Telugu | |
| 1959 | Illarikam | Telugu | Seshagiri |
| 1959 | Pelli Sandadi | Telugu | |
| 1959 | Shabash Ramudu | Telugu | |
| 1960 | Anna Chellalu | Telugu | |
| 1960 | Bhakta Shabari | ||
| 1960 | Jagannatakam | Telugu | |
| 1960 | Makkala Rajya | ||
| 1960 | Pillalu Techina Challani Rajyam | Telugu | |
| 1960 | Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam | Telugu | |
| 1966 | Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha | Telugu |
Death
He died of cancer in 1979.
References
- 1 2 3 "Blast from the past: Illarikam (1959)". The Hindu. 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
- ↑ telugucinema.com/c/publish/movieretrospect/1953_Kanna_talli_printer.php
- ↑ http://archives.eenadu.net/07-19-2012/Cinema/Cinemainner.aspx?qry=gnapaka