Nagabhushanam | |
|---|---|
 Nagabhushanam in a scene from Kalyana Mandapam (1971) | |
| Born | Chundi Nagabhushanam 19 March 1922 |
| Died | 5 May 1995 (73 years) [1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Children | Chundi Raghava Rao Gowriswari |
C. Nagabushanam (19 March 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.[5]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "ETV Interview".
- ↑ "Nagabhushanam biography". EarlyTollywood.com. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 31 July 2010.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "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.
- ↑ "Important people of Nellore- Nagabhushanam". Maa Chittoor.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Vintha Kapuram Movie Cast".
- ↑ "Muhurtha Balam Cast and Crew".
- ↑ "Amma Kosam (1970)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ↑ "Vidhi Vilasam (1970)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ↑ "Athalu Kodallu (1971)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ↑ "Kathanayakuralu (1971)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ↑ Anta Mana Manchike (1972) - IMDb, retrieved 26 July 2021
- ↑ "Manchirojulu Vachayi (1972)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ↑ "Nindu Kutumbam on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ↑ "Srivaru Maavaru (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ↑ "Mayadari Malligadu (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ↑ "Uttama Illalu (1974)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ↑ "Gundelu Teesina Monagadu Cast & Crew". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ↑ "Devudu Chesina Pelli (1975)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ↑ "Bhagasthulu (1975)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ↑ "Padi Pantalu (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ↑ "Alludochadu (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ↑ "Eenati Bandham Enatido (1977)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ↑ "Jeevithamlo Vasantham (1977)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ↑ "Patnavasam (1978)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ↑ "Burripalem Bullodu (1979)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ↑ "Bangaru Bava (1980)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ↑ FilmiClub. "Gayyali Gangamma (1980) Complete Cast & Crew". FilmiClub. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ↑ #పెళ్లి గోల || Pelli Gola Telugu Full Length Movie | Mohan Babu | Murali Mohan | Gayatri, retrieved 13 June 2023
- ↑ SWARGAM | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | CHANDRA MOHAN | JAYASUDHA | SATHYANARAYANA | S.VARALAKSHMI | V9 VIDEOS, retrieved 24 September 2023
- ↑ "Prema Natakam Movie Cast".