Remembering ANR: Top 10 films of the tragedy king across decadesSrivathsan Nadadhur Jan 22, 2023

Akkineni Nageswara RaoTelugu cinema’s legendary actor Akkineni a.k.a ANR left for heavens on January 22 exactly nine years ago

Celebration of his legacyWe take a look at some of the finest works in his illustrious career spanning over 250 films

Devadasu - 1953If you need to name one film that defines ANR as a performer par excellence, Devadasu is that classic

Vipra Narayana - 1954Akkineni was renowned for his devotional dramas through his career and Vipra Narayana is among his finest in the genre

Thodi Kodallu - 1957One of the most memorable Adurti Subba Rao-ANR collaborations, this family drama boasts of fabulous performances

Suvarna Sundari - 1957ANR was a natural in folklore dramas and Suvarna Sundari with Anjali Devi is certainly a jewel in his crown

Manchi Manasulu - 1962The gripping family drama uniting ANR, Savitri and Sowkar Janaki is another unmissable Adurti Subba Rao classic

Mooga Manasulu - 1964The multistarrer with ANR, Savitri and Jamuna was a trendsetter in the reincarnation drama genre

Premabhishekam - 1981What if Devadasu is given a modern-day twist? Dasari’s melodrama with ANR, Sridevi Jayasudha merits your time

Meghasandesam - 1982ANR’s 200th film in his career, helmed by Dasari, is a musical delight that works like a balm for the soul

Seetharamayya Gari ManavaraluThe 1991 release helped ANR gracefully reinvent himself for a new generation with a superb, restrained performance

Manam - 2014An exceptional career for ANR couldn’t have had a better swansong, a memorable film with his son and grandson

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