Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Indian actor and film producer
Born
September 20th, 1923
101 years ago
Died
2014
11 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
India
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An influential figure in Telugu cinema, contributions spanned several decades, beginning in the 1940s. Starred in numerous iconic films, including 'Devadasu' and 'Malliswari'. Established a successful production company, focusing on high-quality regional cinema. Played a significant role in the development of the film industry in Andhra Pradesh, promoting artistic innovation. Received several awards throughout the career, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for lifetime achievement in Indian cinema.
Starred in 'Devadasu'
Produced acclaimed films through Annapurna Studios
Received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
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