Akkineni Nagarjuna, born on 29 August 1959, is one of the most respected and versatile actors in Telugu cinema. With a career spanning over three decades, Nagarjuna has acted in more than 90 films, not only in Telugu but also in Hindi and Tamil cinema. Known for his charming screen presence and ability to experiment with different roles, he has delivered several memorable performances across genres.
Nagarjuna
Nagarjuna
In 1989, Nagarjuna delivered one of the most memorable performances of his career with Mani Ratnam’s romantic drama Geetanjali. The film went on to win the National Film Award for Best Popular Film, marking a major turning point in his journey. In the same year, he starred in Ram Gopal Varma’s Siva, a path-breaking action film that became a huge commercial success and was later showcased at the 13th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in 1990. Nagarjuna made his Bollywood debut with the Hindi remake of Siva in 1990, expanding his reach beyond Telugu cinema.
Nagarjuna is especially known for his powerful performances in biographical and historical films. He portrayed 15th-century composer Annamacharya in Annamayya (1997), Yavakri in Agni Varsha (2002), Major Padmapani Acharya in LOC: Kargil (2003), Saint Kancherla Gopanna in Sri Ramadasu (2006), Suddala Hanmanthu in Rajanna (2011), Sai Baba of Shirdi in Shirdi Sai (2012), Chandaludu in Jagadguru Adi Shankara (2013), and Hathiram Bhavaji in Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017). These roles showcased his dedication to meaningful and challenging characters.
Alongside these films, Nagarjuna established himself as a mass and action star, taking up a wide range of powerful roles. Some of his notable action-oriented films include Aranyakanda (1986), Aakhari Poratam (1988), Vicky Daada (1989), Siva (1989), Neti Siddhartha (1990), Chaitanya (1991), Nirnayam (1991), Antham (1992), Killer (1992), Khuda Gawah (1992), Rakshana (1993), Varasudu (1993), Hello Brother (1994), Govinda Govinda (1994), Criminal (1994), Ratchagan (1997), Azad (2000), Sivamani (2003), Mass (2004), Super (2005), Don (2007), King (2008), Wild Dog (2021), Brahmastra (2022), Naa Saami Ranga (2024), and his upcoming films Kuberaa (2025) and Coolie (2025).
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| S.No | Movie Name | Year | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vikram | 1986 | Hit |
| 2 | Captain Nagarjun | 1986 | Flop |
| 3 | Aranya Kanda | 1986 | Flop |
| 4 | Majnu | 1987 | Blockbuster |
| 5 | Sankirtana | 1987 | Flop |
| 6 | Collector Gari Abbayi | 1987 | Super Hit |
| 7 | Agniputrudu | 1987 | Average |
| 8 | Kirayi Dada | 1987 | Hit |
| 9 | Aakhari Poratam | 1988 | Super Hit |
| 10 | Chinnababu | 1988 | Average |
| 11 | Murali Krishnudu | 1988 | Average |
| 12 | Janaki Ramudu | 1988 | Super Hit |
| 13 | Vijay | 1989 | Average |
| 14 | Vicky Dada | 1989 | Super Hit |
| 15 | Geethanjali | 1989 | Blockbuster |
| 16 | Agni | 1989 | Flop |
| 17 | Shiva | 1989 | Industry Hit |
| 18 | Prema Yuddham | 1990 | Flop |
| 19 | Nenti Siddhartha | 1990 | Average |
| 20 | Iddaru Iddare | 1990 | Flop |
| 21 | Nirnayam | 1991 | Average |
| 22 | Chaitanya | 1991 | Flop |
| 23 | Shanti Kranti | 1991 | Flop |
| 24 | Jaitrayatra | 1991 | Flop |
| 25 | Killer | 1992 | Average |
| 26 | Kuda Gauravam | 1992 | Hit |
| 27 | Antham | 1992 | Flop |
| 28 | President Gari Pellam | 1992 | Super Hit |
| 29 | Rakshana | 1993 | Average |
| 30 | Varasudu | 1993 | Super Hit |
| 31 | Allari Alludu | 1993 | Super Hit |
| 32 | Govinda Govinda | 1993 | Flop |
| 33 | Hello Brother | 1994 | Blockbuster |
| 34 | Criminal | 1994 | Average |
| 35 | Gharana Bullodu | 1995 | Blockbuster |
| 36 | Sisindri | 1995 | Super Hit |
| 37 | Vajram | 1995 | Flop |
| 38 | Ramudochadu | 1996 | Flop |
| 39 | Mr. Bechara | 1996 | Flop |
| 40 | Ninne Pelladata | 1996 | Industry Hit |
| 41 | Annamayya | 1997 | Blockbuster |
| 42 | Rakshakudu | 1997 | Flop |
| 43 | Avida Maavide | 1998 | Hit |
| 44 | Auto Driver | 1998 | Flop |
| 45 | Angaanaey | 1998 | Flop |
| 46 | Chandralekha | 1998 | Flop |
| 47 | Zakhm | 1998 | Flop |
| 48 | Sri Ramaraju | 1999 | Average |
| 49 | Ravoyi Chandamama | 1999 | Flop |
| 50 | Nuvvu Vastavani | 2000 | Blockbuster |
| 51 | Ninne Premistha | 2000 | Super Hit |
| 52 | Azad | 2000 | Hit |
| 53 | Eduruleni Manishi | 2001 | Average |
| 54 | Bava Nachadu | 2001 | Flop |
| 55 | Adhipathi | 2001 | Flop |
| 56 | Akasa Veedhilo | 2001 | Flop |
| 57 | Snehamante Idera | 2001 | Flop |
| 58 | Santosham | 2002 | Blockbuster |
INTERNAL LINKS
S.R.NTR :- https://cinemaatlas.com/senior-ntr-movies/
RAJINIKANTH :- https://cinemaatlas.com/rajinikanth-all-movies-list/
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WIKIPEDIA :- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagarjuna_(actor)
IMDB :- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0015459/
1.Which was Nagarjuna’s first hit movie?
Nagarjuna’s first hit film was Vikram (1986). The movie helped him gain recognition as a promising actor in Telugu cinema.
2.Which Nagarjuna movie became an Industry Hit in the early years?
Shiva (1989) became an Industry Hit and is considered a landmark film in Nagarjuna’s career as well as Telugu cinema.
3.How many blockbuster movies did Nagarjuna deliver between 1986 and 2002?
During this period, Nagarjuna delivered several blockbusters including Majnu (1987), Geethanjali (1989), Hello Brother (1994), Gharana Bullodu (1995), Annamayya (1997), Nuvvu Vastavani (2000), and Santosham (2002).
4.Which romantic films of Nagarjuna were major successes?
Some of Nagarjuna’s most successful romantic films include Geethanjali (1989), Ninne Pelladata (1996), and Santosham (2002), all of which were loved by audiences.
5.What was Nagarjuna’s most successful period according to hit and blockbuster films?
The late 1980s to mid-1990s is considered Nagarjuna’s golden phase, with multiple Super Hits, Blockbusters, and Industry Hits that established him as a leading star.