May 23, 2006

Nagarjuna’s first film ‘Vikram’ was released on 23rd May in 1986. Nagarjuna will be completed 20 years as an actor today. His first film Vikram was a commercial success and his forth film Majnu in the direction of Dasari brought him his second success. But it is Geetanjali that brought whole new perspective to Nagarjuna’s career. Geetanjali is like a one-time wonder by Mani Ratnam that will never be repeated in Indian film industry.

Then came Shiva which turned out to be the landmark in the career of Nagarjuna. Nagarjuna gave opportunity to Ram Gopal Varma and Shiva is made. Nagarjuna got tremendous recognition not only as an actor, but also as a producer. Shiva brought a revolution to Telugu cinema in terms of technique and narration. Shiva cast magic spell on Telugu film lovers with the sound and visuals.

President Gari Pellam, directed by A Kodandarami Reddy, took Nagarjuna close to the masses in B and C centers. Nagarjuna’s market in masses expanded in massive way with Allari Alludu and Hello Brother.

Srinu character in Ninne Pelladatha made Nagarjuna the darling of youth as well as family crowds. Nagarjuna’s instinct to make a film with Krishna Vamsi by looking at the rushes of Gulabi song turned to be the perfect one. He also introduced Sandeep Chowta as music director with this film.

Nagarjuna gave the master stroke with his ultimate performance as Annamacharya in Annamayya film. He bagged best actor award with his consummate histrionics. Annamayya created records at box office by running for 100 days in 42 centers.

He had a lull period after Anamayya and then delivered another huge blockbuster with the Nuvvu Vastavani – a remake of Tamil film. Nuvvu Vastavani too created many box office records by winning new genre of audiences to Nagarjuna.

Nagarjuna’s second innings started with Santosham film. Santosham turned out to be the musical blockbuster. His next venture Manmadhudu became the best romantic comedy in Nagarjuna’s career. His films Shivamani and Nenunnanu are runaway hits. He introduced choreographer Lawrence as director and delivered another mass blockbuster ‘Mass’. Mass turned out to be the biggest blockbuster in the career of Nagarjuna.

Nagarjuna’s latest devotional epic Sri Ramadasu became yet another blockbuster by running housefuls even after 50 days. Nagarjuna is sure to bag many awards with his outstanding performance as Telugu poet and devotee Sri Ramadasu.

Nagarjuna introduced many talented directors like Ram Gopal Varma, YVS Chowdary, Dasaradh, Lawrence etc.

Nagarjuna started his career under the shadow of the legendry actor ANR and today Nagarjuna is in a position where he is as good as ANR in histrionics. Nagarjuna is currently doing a romantic comedy and family drama in the direction of VN Aditya.

Idlebrain.com wishes Nagarjuna on accomplishing so many milestones and for producing path-breaking films in his illustrious career of 20 years. Long live Nagarjuna!

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