Top 10 Telugu Movies of Nagarjuna

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Nagarjuna, stepping into Tollywood as the heir of the legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao, has appeared in over a hundred films, each role earning him distinct recognition. His unique acting prowess has won the hearts of the Telugu audience, making him a leading hero. Known for his unmatched glamour, Nagarjuna earned the title 'Manmadhudu' from movie fans. Here are his top 10 films to date.

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1 . Sri Ramadasu(March 30 , 2006)

U|150 minutes|Drama,Musical

Gopanna marries Kamala and goes to Husnabad as a tehsildar. When he builds a temple for Lord Rama, the Golconda Nawab imprisons him.

2 . Santosham(May 09 , 2002)

U|150 minutes|Drama,Romance

Karthik marries his beloved Padmavati, Bhanu's sister. After Padmavati's accidental death, Karthik attends a family function where Bhanu falls for him. The story then unfolds about what happens next.

3 . Hello Brother(April 20 , 1994)

U|152 minutes|Action,Comedy

Twin brothers Deva and Ravi Varma, separated at birth due to the actions of a goon named Misro, reunite as adults. Together, they confront Misro's son Mitra, who seeks to harm their father.

4 . Ninne Pelladata(October 04 , 1996)

UA|146 minutes|Drama,Romance

Seenu and Mahalakshmi meet at a wedding and fall in love. Seenu's family agrees to the marriage, but Mahalakshmi's father opposes it.

5 . Manam(May 23 , 2014)

UA|163 minutes|Drama,Family

The film is shaped around reincarnations intertwined with love. What events occurred in this emotional journey? That is the story.

6 . Oopiri(March 25 , 2016)

U|158 minutes|Comedy,Drama,Romance

Confined to a wheelchair, Vikram Aditya (Nagarjuna) hires Seenu (Karthi) to look after him. What events unfold during their journey? How do their lives change?

'Upiri', a memorable film in Nagarjuna's career, features him in a wheelchair-bound role. His facial expressions alone conveyed deep emotions, impressing audiences. Tamil actor Karthi played a key role. Directed by Vamsi Paidipally, Tamannaah was cast opposite Karthi. Prakash Raj, Jayasudha, and Tanikella Bharani also played lead roles.

7 . Annamayya(November 11 , 1997)

U|147 minutes|Drama,Musical

This film is based on the life of Tallapaka Annamacharya, a legendary poet and composer. Akkineni Nagarjuna portrayed the role of Annamayya.

'Annamayya' showcased Nagarjuna's versatility as an actor. Stepping away from commercial films, his portrayal in 'Annamayya' was a revelation. Directed by Raghavendra Rao, the film starred Suman as Venkateswara Swamy. Ramyakrishna, Kasthuri, Bhanupriya, Mohan Babu, Roja, and Brahmanandam played significant roles, with music by MM Keeravani.

8 . Siva(October 05 , 1989)

A|145 minutes|Action

Bhavani, with his men, engages in illegal activities and violence. Shiva, a college student, decides to fight against Bhavani's injustice. The story unfolds who triumphs in this battle.

'Shiva' set a new benchmark in Tollywood. Directed by Ramgopal Varma, it introduced a fresh perspective to the industry, then dominated by formulaic films. The iconic scene where Nagarjuna's character breaks a bicycle chain has become evergreen. 'Shiva' was also notable for its focus on sound effects, a first in Telugu cinema. This success catapulted Nagarjuna to the top tier of heroes. Amala played the female lead, and the music was composed by Ilayaraja.

9 . Geethanjali(May 12 , 1989)

UA|135 minutes|Romance

Prakash, suffering from cancer, loves Geethanjali, who is battling the same illness. When she learns about his condition, she decides to leave his life.

10 . Manmadhudu(December 20 , 2002)

U|142 minutes|Romance

Abhiram, working as a manager in his uncle's advertising agency, despises women. When Harika joins as an assistant manager, Abhiram behaves inappropriately towards her. However, his anger towards her eventually turns into love, leading to a crucial turn in the story.

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