Chittor V. Nagaiah
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Chittor V. Nagaiah is a supporting actor working in Telugu cinema. Clapnumber holds 2 titles for Chittor V. Nagaiah, from Banda Ramudu in 1959 to Ramu in 1968.
Biography
Vuppaladadiyam Nagayya Sarma (28 March 1904 – 30 December 1973), popularly known as Chittoor Nagayya, was an Indian actor, singer, music composer, and director known for his works in Telugu cinema, Tamil cinema, and Telugu theatre. Nagayya was one of the first multilingual filmmakers in India. Indian film journalist Baburao Patel described Nagayya as "The Paul Muni of India". Nagayya was considered the best character actor in South Indian cinema during 1940s and 1950s. In 1965, he became the first South Indian actor to receive the Padma Shri in Arts from the Government of India for his contributions to Indian cinema. Brought up in Chittoor, Nagayya was closely connected to Rama Vilasa Sabha, a Telugu theatre association in the city. He made his film debut in Gruhalakshmi (1938). He worked in several films of Vauhini Pictures such as Vande Mataram (1939), Sumangali (1940), Devata (1941), Swarga Seema (1945), and Beedhalapatlu (1947). Nagayya was also the protagonist in Viswa Mohini (1940), the first film on the Indian motion picture world. Nagayya made significant contributions to Telugu cinema, and starred in about two hundred Telugu films. He was a method actor, and his forte was usually playing intense characters, often immersing himself in the study of the real character's traits and mannerisms. His other prominent film roles include the 14th-century poet Pothana in Bhakta Potana (1942), 17th-century saint Tyagaraja in Thyagayya (1946), 12th-century saint Gora Kumbhar in Chakradhari (1948), and Sivaram in the social problem film Naa Illu (1953). In 1964, Nagayya essayed the 17th-century saint Bhadrachala Ramadasu in the film Ramadasu which he had also co-written, directed and produced. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu. Nagayya also starred in about one hundred and sixty films in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. In his honour, the Chittoor Nagayya Kalakshetram of Arts was established in Chittoor of Andhra Pradesh.
Common questions
How many films has Chittor V. Nagaiah been in?
Clapnumber lists 2 titles for Chittor V. Nagaiah.
What was Chittor V. Nagaiah's first film?
The earliest release on file is Banda Ramudu (1959).
What is Chittor V. Nagaiah's latest film?
The most recent release on file is Ramu (1968).
Who has Chittor V. Nagaiah worked with most?
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, on 2 titles in this catalogue.
Where can I watch Chittor V. Nagaiah's films?
Titles featuring Chittor V. Nagaiah are listed on JioHotstar. Clapnumber records where each one streams rather than hosting any of it.
