Rajanala Nageswara Rao
Rajanala Nageswara Rao better known as R Nageshwara Rao (Telugu: రాజనాల నాగేశ్వరరావు) (1928–1959) 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]
R. Nageswara Rao | |
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రాజనాల నాగేశ్వరరావు | |
Born | Rajanala Nageswara Rao 1 July 1925 Secunderabad, Hyderabad State, British India |
Died | 1959 madras |
Occupation | Actor |
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 bhale ade mana takshana kartavyam - Mayabazar
Filmography
Year | Film | Language | Character |
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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 on 31st octobet1959.(it was the day of deepavali, when at about 9 pm ,my father got a phone call from one mr taraporewala about the demise of mr. R Nageswara rao).At that time i was 9 years old.( Edited by me i.e MB sankara rao on 21st,Jan 2020)
References
- "Blast from the past: Illarikam (1959)". The Hindu. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- telugucinema.com/c/publish/movieretrospect/1953_Kanna_talli_printer.php
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 July 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)