Nagabushanam (born in 1922) was a comedian

Comedian

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, villain, and character actor in Telugu cinema

Telugu cinema

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 and theatre fields. His first film was Palletooru

Palletooru

Palletooru is a 1952 Telugu film directed by Tatineni Prakash Rao . This Silver Jubilee film has set a new trend for many more rural based films with good informative themes. Cheyetti Jai Kottu Telugoda, patriotic song by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was very popular during those days of...

(1951) under the direction of Tatineni Prakash Rao

Tatineni Prakash Rao

Tatineni Prakash Rao is famous Telugu and Hindi film director.He was born in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.-Filmography:# Palnati Yudham # Drohi...

. He acted in about 395 films during the 1950s to 1980s. His dialogue delivery and action was very different.

He was famous as Raktakanneru Nagabhushanam for his role in drama Raktha Kanneeru

Raktha Kanneeru

Rakta Kanneeru is a popular stage drama and film initially made in Tamil in the year 1953 & again remade in Kannada and Telugu in the year 2003,directed by Sadhu Kokila starring the Kannada Superstar Upendra & Ramya Krishna in lead roles. The 2003 kannada feature film starring Superstar Upendra...

. He produced this drama under Ravi Art Theatres and gave more than 2,000 performances touring entire Andhra Pradesh. He has provided employment to about 30 families. Though he was busy in films, he continued to play his drama.

He has played the leading role as Kondaiah in the Edi Nijam

Edi Nijam

Edi Nijam is a 1956 Telugu film directed by Vainik and film personality Sundaram Balachander and produced by Ghantasala Krishnamurthy of Pratibha Films. The films starring Nagabhushanam of Rakta Kanneeru fame. The story is loosely based on the Italian film Puzitor.-The plot:Kondaiah is a labourer...

(1956) film directed by Vainik and film personality Sundaram Balachander and produced by Ghantasala Krishnamurthy of Pratibha Films.

He has also produced few films like Natakala Rayudu and Oke Kutumbam.

Filmography

This is partial list of his films. Kindly help expanding it.

Year	Film	Character
1952	Palletooru Palletooru Palletooru is a 1952 Telugu film directed by Tatineni Prakash Rao . This Silver Jubilee film has set a new trend for many more rural based films with good informative themes. Cheyetti Jai Kottu Telugoda, patriotic song by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was very popular during those days of...	Kondaiah
1954	Rechukka Rechukka Rechukka is a 1954 Telugu film directed by Ghantasala Balaramaiah and P. Pullaiah and produced by Ghantasala Krishnamurthy. N. T. Rama Rao acted in the lead role as prince. Devika debuted in the film as Princess...	Chitti Veeranna
1956	Edi Nijam Edi Nijam Edi Nijam is a 1956 Telugu film directed by Vainik and film personality Sundaram Balachander and produced by Ghantasala Krishnamurthy of Pratibha Films. The films starring Nagabhushanam of Rakta Kanneeru fame. The story is loosely based on the Italian film Puzitor.-The plot:Kondaiah is a labourer...	Kondaiah
1957	Bhagya Rekha Bhagya Rekha Bhagya Rekha or Bhagyarekha is a 1957 Telugu film directed by B. N. Reddi and produced by Ponnaluri brothers.The popular Devotional song Neevundeda Kondapai Naasaami Nenundedee Nelapai by P. Susheela is in this film...
1957	Maya Bazaar	Satyaki
1958	Bhookailas Bhookailas (1958 film) Bhookailas is a mythological Telugu film directed by K. Shankar and written by Samudrala Raghavacharya. It is an AVM Productions. The story is based on the Sthala Purana of Gokarna Kshetram in Karnataka.-Plot:...	Lord Shiva
1958	Chenchu Lakshmi Chenchu Lakshmi * Aananda Maaye * Adhigo Kanalera * Chettulekka Galava...	Lord Shiva
1960	Bhatti Vikramarka Bhatti Vikramarka Bhatti Vikramarka is a 1960 Telugu film directed by Jampana Chandrasekhara Rao and produced by Polisetty Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Murthy. It is a commercial hit film ran for 100-days.-The plot:...	Prachandudu
1962	Bhishma Bhishma (film) Bhishma or Bheeshma is a 1962 Telugu film based on the life of the great Mahabharata character Bhishma. It is produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. The title role is played by N. T. Rama Rao.-The plot:...	Parasurama
1962	Manchi Manasulu Manchi Manasulu Manchi Manasulu is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao.It is a musical hit film with score composed by K. V. Mahadevan and voiced by Ghantasala, P. Susheela and others. The song Aho Andhra Bhoja .....
1963	Mooga Manasulu Mooga Manasulu Mooga Manasulu or Moogamanasulu is a 1963 Telugu Drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. The film based on the concept of reincarnation. It is ever lasting musical hit film; all the songs are heard even today. They are combined effort of Atreya, K. V. Mahadevan, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P....	Rajendra
1968	Bandipotu Dongalu Bandipotu Dongalu Bandipotu Dongalu is a 1968 Telugu Drama film written and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. The film is starring S. V. Ranga Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Kongara Jaggayya in key roles. It is also a Musical film with some Melodious songs rendered by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao...
1968	Bangaru Gajulu
1968	Ranabheri
1968	Varakatnam Varakatnam Varakatnam is a 1968 Telugu film directed by N. T. Rama Rao. It was awarded National Film Award for the best film in Telugu Language in 1968. The film is based on the widely prevalent custom of Varakatnam meaning Dowry.-Cast:...	Meesala Venkaiah
1969	Aadarsa Kutumbam
1969	Aatmiyulu Aatmiyulu -The Plot:Veerayya works for Landlord Jagannadham . He dies in an attempt to save the life of Jagannadham. Veerayya has a son Suryam and a daughter Seetha . Later Jagannadham shifted to city and makes arrangement for the maintenance of Veerayya's children. But Mahankali did not takes care of...	Justice Rajaram
1969	Bhale Rangadu	Zamindar
1969	Buddhimanthudu	Seshayya
1969	Natakala Rayudu Natakala Rayudu Natakala Rayudu is a Telugu Drama film directed by A. Sanjeevi. It is produced by famous character actor Nagabhushanam.It is based on the 1951 Hindi film Albela starring Bhagwan.-The Plot:...	Bujjibabu
1970	Balaraju Katha Balaraju Katha Balaraju Katha is a 1970 Telugu Drama film written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana and directed by Bapu.-The Plot:This is the story of a young boy Balaraju in a historical town Mahabalipuram. He becomes a tourist guide to support his entire family. An elderly childless couple takes a liking to him...
1970	Dharma Daata Dharma Daata Dharma Daata is a 1970 Telugu film directed by A. Sanjeevi and produced by Tammareddy Krishna Murthy of Ravindra Art Pictures.-The plot:...	Zamindar Bhujangam
1970	Jai Jawan
1971	Chelleli Kapuram Chelleli Kapuram Chelleli Kapuram is 1971 Telugu film directed by Kasinadhuni Viswanath. This is the first movie produced by senior actor Mannava Balayya under the banner of Amrutha films. This film has excellent lyrics and music.-The plot:...
1971	Dasara Bullodu
1971	Mosagallaku Mosagadu Mosagallaku Mosagadu Mosagallaku Mosagadu was the first cowboy film in India. It was produced by G. Adisheshagiri Rao, directed by K. S. R. Das in the banner of Sri Padmalaya Films in 1971. This was the first Telugu movie to be dubbed into English, and it was screened in more than 125 countries, which is a record in...	Nakkajittula Naaganna
1971	Pattukunte Laksha
1973	Andala Ramudu Andala Ramudu (1973 film) Andala Ramudu is a 1973 film directed by Bapu. The story is based on the "Janata Express" story of Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film in 1973. Recent film Godavari by Sekhar Kammula enthusiastically made on this classic family entertainment film...	J.B. Rao
1974	Andaru Dongale Andaru Dongale Andaru Dongale is a 1974 Telugu Comedy film directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad. It is a remake of 1972 Bollywood film Victoria No. 203. It is a commercial hit film ran for more than 100 days in 3 centers.-Cast:...	Bujji Babu
1976	Bhale Dongalu Bhale Dongalu Bhale Dongalu is a 2008 Telugu film, starring Tarun and Ileana D'Cruz in the lead roles and Jagapati Babu in a prominent role. The film is directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar and produced by Sakhamuri Panduranga Rao and Bellamkonda Suresh and music composed by KM Radha Krishna. It is a re-make of...	Chinna
1977	Adavi Ramudu
1980	Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi	Zamindar Gajapathi Raju
1980	Jathara
1981	Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu	Gajapathi Raju
1983	Neti Bharatam Neti Bharatam Neti Bharatam is a 1983 film written and directed by T. Krishna and produced by Eetharam Films. It is a musical hit film promoting liberal ideals. Lyrics for the songs were penned by revolutionary poet Srirangam Srinivasa Rao, Adrushta Deepak who was then an unknown lyricist, and music scored by...
1995	Number one

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