Nagabhushanam (actor)
Nagabhushanam | |
|---|---|
 Nagabhushanam in a scene from Kalyana Mandapam (1971) | |
| Born | Chundi Nagabhushanam 1922 |
| Died | 5 May 1995[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Children | Chundi Raghava Rao Gowriswari |
C. Nagabushanam (c. 1922 – 5 May 1995[1]) was an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre.[2] He acted in more than 350 films from the 1950s to the 1980s. He primarily acted in villain and character actor roles. Nagabushanam was a trendsetter in enacting comic villain characters. He was also known by the title “Natabhooshana” (transl. Jewel of acting).[3]
He acted in with more than 5000 shows of the play Raktha Kanneeru (transl. Tears of blood) due to which he also became known as “Raktha Kanneeru Nagabhushanam”.[3] His first film was Palletooru (1952). He also played the lead role in the 1956 film Edi Nijam which won the Certificate of Merit at the 4th National Film Awards.[4] His other notable films include Mayabazar (1957), Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971), Mohammad bin Tughlaq (1972), Ida Lokam (1973), Andala Ramudu (1973), and Kurukshetram (1977).[3]
Nagabushanam also produced a handful of films, including Natakala Rayudu (1969) and Oke Kutumbam (1970). He died on 5 May 1995.[1]
Personal life
Chundi Nagabhushanam was born into a Telugu speaking family in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.[3] He did odd jobs before he joined the railways and later the film industry.[3] Nagabhushanam had three sons and two daughters and seven grand children. None of them are into film industry.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Palletooru | Kondayya |
| 1954 | Rechukka | Chitti Veeranna |
| 1955 | Ardhangi | Veerayya |
| 1956 | Edi Nijam | Kondayya |
| 1956 | Penki Pellam | |
| 1956 | Uma Sundari | Lord Siva |
| 1957 | Bhagya Rekha | Kotayya |
| 1957 | Maya Bazaar | Satyaki |
| 1958 | Bhookailas | Lord Siva |
| 1958 | Chenchu Lakshmi | Lord Siva |
| 1960 | Bhatti Vikramarka | Prachandudu |
| 1962 | Bhishma | Parasurama |
| 1962 | Manchi Manasulu | |
| 1964 | Mooga Manasulu | Rajendra |
| 1965 | Zamindar | |
| 1965 | Thodu Needa | |
| 1965 | Visala Hrudayalu | Pattabhi |
| 1966 | Aame Evaru? | |
| 1967 | Ave Kallu | Doctor |
| 1967 | Ummadi Kutumbam | Zamindar Bhavani Prasad |
| 1967 | Upayamlo Apayam | |
| 1967 | Aada Paduchu | Rao Bahadur Ranga Rao |
| 1968 | Bandipotu Dongalu | |
| 1968 | Bhale Kodallu | Sankaram |
| 1968 | Bangaru Gajulu | |
| 1968 | Ranabheri | |
| 1968 | Varakatnam | Meesala Venkayya |
| 1968 | Nenante Nene | |
| 1968 | Vintha Kapuram | |
| 1968 | Brahmachari (1968 Telugu film) | |
| 1968 | Thalli Prema | Viswaroopam |
| 1969 | Aadarsa Kutumbam | |
| 1969 | Aatmiyulu | Justice Rajaram |
| 1969 | Bhale Rangadu | Zamindar |
| 1969 | Vichitra Kutumbam | Nagaraju |
| 1969 | Buddhimantudu | Seshayya |
| 1969 | Natakala Rayudu | Bujjibabu |
| 1969 | Mathru Devata | |
| 1969 | Sabash Satyam | |
| 1969 | Sipayi Chinnayya | Chokka Rao |
| 1970 | Thalla? Pellama? | Prabhakar |
| 1970 | Balaraju Katha | |
| 1970 | Oke Kutumbam | Marthandam |
| 1970 | Dharma Daata | Zamindar Bhujanga Rao |
| 1970 | Jai Jawan | |
| 1970 | Pettandarulu | |
| 1970 | Mayani Mamata | Jagannatham |
| 1970 | Ali Baba 40 Dongalu | |
| 1971 | Chelleli Kapuram | |
| 1971 | Dasara Bullodu | Chandrakala's father |
| 1971 | Adrusta Jathakudu | Raja Raghunatha Rao |
| 1971 | Mosagallaku Mosagadu | Nakkajittula Naganna |
| 1971 | Pattukunte Laksha | |
| 1971 | Amaayakuraalu | Ananda Rao |
| 1971 | Sri Krishna Vijayamu | Paundraka Vasudeva |
| 1971 | Tahsildar Gari Ammayi | Venkataramayya |
| 1972 | Mohammad Bin Tuglaq | |
| 1972 | Datta Putrudu | |
| 1972 | Badi Panthulu | Papa Rao |
| 1972 | Bala Mitrula Katha | Papayya |
| 1972 | Anta Mana Manchike[5] | Phanibhushana Rao |
| 1972 | Collector Janaki | |
| 1972 | Praja Nayakudu | |
| 1973 | Desoddharakulu | Rajabhushanam |
| 1973 | Andala Ramudu | J. B. Rao |
| 1973 | Bangaru Babu | Jagannatham |
| 1973 | Palletoori Bava | |
| 1973 | Marapurani Manishi | Varaalu |
| 1973 | Vaade Veedu | Kodandam |
| 1974 | Manchi Manushulu | |
| 1974 | Andaru Dongale | Bujji Babu |
| 1974 | Chakravakam | Jagapati |
| 1975 | Moguda Pellama | Lingayya |
| 1976 | Bhale Dongalu | Chinna |
| 1976 | Paadi Pantalu | |
| 1976 | Maa Daivam | |
| 1977 | Aalu Magalu | Raja Raghavendra Bahadoor |
| 1977 | Adavi Ramudu | |
| 1977 | Dongalaku Donga | Seethapati |
| 1977 | Kurukshetram | Sakuni |
| 1978 | Vichitra Jeevitham | |
| 1978 | Dudu Basavanna | Meesala Sivaramakrishnayya |
| 1978 | Sri Rama Raksha | Chakrapani |
| 1978 | Melu Kolupu | Dayanidhi |
| 1979 | Iddaru Asadhyule | |
| 1979 | Dongalaku Saval | Paramatma |
| 1980 | Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi | Zamindar Gajapathi Raju |
| 1980 | Jathara | |
| 1980 | Gayyali Gangamma [6] | |
| 1980 | Sirimalle Navvindi | |
| 1980 | Bhale Krishnudu | Karunakaram |
| 1981 | Guru Sishyulu | Bhujangam |
| 1981 | Ragile Jwala | Bhushanam |
| 1981 | Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu | Gajapathi Raju |
| 1981 | Jathagadu | Lakshmipati |
| 1982 | Pagabattina Simham | Picheswara Rao |
| 1982 | Korukunna Mogudu | Prabhakara Rao |
| 1983 | Neti Bharatam | |
| 1984 | Nayakulaku Saval | |
| 1989 | Rajakeeya Chadarangam | President Parandhamayya |
| 1994 | Number One |
References
- ^ a b c "Important people of Nellore- Nagabhushanam". Maa Chittoor. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013.
- ^ "Nagabhushanam biography". EarlyTollywood.com. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 31 July 2010.
- ^ a b c d e "The Forgotten Jewel". The Hans India. 11 August 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ Edi Nijam in Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006; pp: 134-5.
- ^ Anta Mana Manchike (1972) - IMDb, retrieved 26 July 2021
- ^ FilmiClub. "Gayyali Gangamma (1980) Complete Cast & Crew". FilmiClub. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
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