Chilakalapudi Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu
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Chilakalapudi Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu , better known as C. S. R. Anjaneyulu or just CSR was an Indian film renowned actor in Telugu Cinema
. He acted in many stage dramas and portrayed hero, character and mythological roles in over 175 movies.
in Andhra Pradesh
. His father was also actor. He later shifted to Ponnur
in Guntur district
. After school final studies, he has worked as Co-operative supervisor for some time. Instead of going to further studies, he choose to enter Drama field. In a short time, he reached a position comparable to Sthanam Narasimha Rao
, D. V. Subba Rao, Parupalli, Addanti and others.
He has played as Sri Krishna in Sri Krishna Tulabaram and Radhakrishna, Ramadas in Bhakta Ramadasu and Tukaram in Bhakta Tukaram, which got him wide recognition. He used to do justice by hard-work and determination for any character he choose to play. He is also natural singer, particularly in poems expressively chanting them meaningfully.
He is a National activist. He has directed and produced Patita Pavana drama on Untouchability
.
He has contributed Rs.10,000 to Indian National Army
of Subhash Chandra Bose
collected through donations by playing his Tukaram drama.
and Nageswara Rao (ANR)
. His performance in the movie Bhaktha Ramadas in 1937 won him many accolades. In the 1950s, starting with Pathala Bhairavi he began acting in character roles. In Pathala Bhairavi, he plays a king worried about his daughter, a princess kidnapped by a wicked magician played by Ranga Rao
.
He was famous for portraying mythological and historical roles such as that of Krishna
, Ramadas, Sarangadhara, Bhavani Sankar, Tukaram
and Satyavantha. He also acted as Lord Venkateswara in Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam
one of Director P. Pulliah's first successful films.
In the 1953 film Devadasu, he portrayed an aged widower Zamindar
, alongside Savitri who acts as his wife. His other acclaimed character roles include Sakhuni (Mahabharatha character) in Mayabazar
.
His other acclaimed acting credits include Rojulu Marayi
, Grihapravesam
, Illarikam
, Kanyasulkam
and Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
.
His directorial credits include the 1939 allegorical melodrama, Jayapradha.
, Gunasundari Katha
and Mayabazar
. Another brother C.Venkata Rathnam (better known as C.V Rathnam) was with Bharani Pictures & Studios and he was the Production Manager for all the films produced by the late actress Bhanumati.
Telugu cinema
The Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, also referred to as Telugu Cinema or Tollywood, is the Telugu film industry in India. The Telugu language film industry is known for being one of the three largest in terms of no.of films produced yearly in India. The Prasads IMAX theatre in Hyderabad is one of the...
. He acted in many stage dramas and portrayed hero, character and mythological roles in over 175 movies.
Early life
He was born on 11 July 1907 in a Telugu 6000 Niyogi Brahmin family at Chilakalapudi near MachilipatnamMachilipatnam
Machilipatnam is a city and a special grade municipality in the Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located south east of state capital, Hyderabad.-History:...
in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. His father was also actor. He later shifted to Ponnur
Ponnur
Ponnur is an urban town and a municipality located 28 k.m. south of Guntur City in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, India.-Demographics: India census, Ponnuru had a population of 57,640. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Ponnur has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher...
in Guntur district
Guntur district
Guntur district is located in Andhra Pradesh along the east coast of Bay of Bengal. The district has a coastline of around 100 kilometers. Guntur City is the largest city in the district and administrative center of Guntur District. The district is a major center for learning.-Etymology:There are...
. After school final studies, he has worked as Co-operative supervisor for some time. Instead of going to further studies, he choose to enter Drama field. In a short time, he reached a position comparable to Sthanam Narasimha Rao
Sthanam Narasimha Rao
Sthanam Narasimha Rao popularly known as Sthanam was a celebrated Telugu theatre and film actor. He was well known for playing stunning female characters and was a recipient of a Padma Sri Award.-Life sketch:He was born in 1902 at Bapatla of Guntur district to Hanumantha Rao and Ademma...
, D. V. Subba Rao, Parupalli, Addanti and others.
He has played as Sri Krishna in Sri Krishna Tulabaram and Radhakrishna, Ramadas in Bhakta Ramadasu and Tukaram in Bhakta Tukaram, which got him wide recognition. He used to do justice by hard-work and determination for any character he choose to play. He is also natural singer, particularly in poems expressively chanting them meaningfully.
He is a National activist. He has directed and produced Patita Pavana drama on Untouchability
Untouchability
Untouchability is the social practice of ostracizing a minority group by segregating them from the mainstream by social custom or legal mandate. The excluded group could be one that did not accept the norms of the excluding group and historically included foreigners, nomadic tribes, law-breakers...
.
He has contributed Rs.10,000 to Indian National Army
Indian National Army
The Indian National Army or Azad Hind Fauj was an armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II. The aim of the army was to overthrow the British Raj in colonial India, with Japanese assistance...
of Subhash Chandra Bose
Subhash Chandra Bose
Subhas Chandra Bose known by name Netaji was an Indian revolutionary who led an Indian national political and military force against Britain and the Western powers during World War II. Bose was one of the most prominent leaders in the Indian independence movement and is a legendary figure in...
collected through donations by playing his Tukaram drama.
Film career
Anjaneyulu was an established hero by the late 1930s, preceding the entrance of other Telugu acting legends with whom he has acted, NTRN. T. Rama Rao
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician...
and Nageswara Rao (ANR)
Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Akkineni Nageswara Rao , also known as ANR, is a Telugu cinema actor from Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh. Nageswara Rao has worked in several genres of films in his 70-year acting career, including mythological, social, and drama films...
. His performance in the movie Bhaktha Ramadas in 1937 won him many accolades. In the 1950s, starting with Pathala Bhairavi he began acting in character roles. In Pathala Bhairavi, he plays a king worried about his daughter, a princess kidnapped by a wicked magician played by Ranga Rao
S. V. Ranga Rao
Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao Popularly Known as S.V.R. was an Indian Theater actor, Tollywood actor, director and producer...
.
He was famous for portraying mythological and historical roles such as that of Krishna
Krishna
Krishna is a central figure of Hinduism and is traditionally attributed the authorship of the Bhagavad Gita. He is the supreme Being and considered in some monotheistic traditions as an Avatar of Vishnu...
, Ramadas, Sarangadhara, Bhavani Sankar, Tukaram
Tukaram
Sant Tukaram was a prominent Varkari Sant and spiritual poet during a Bhakti movement in India.Sant Tukaram was born and lived most of his life in Dehu, a town close to Pune in Mahārāshtra, India. He was born to a couple with the family name "More", the descendent of the Mourya Clan with first...
and Satyavantha. He also acted as Lord Venkateswara in Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam
Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam
Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam is a 1960 Magnum opus Telugu Musical film produced and directed by P. Pullaiah and starring N. T. Rama Rao. The story is based on the story of Lord Venkateswara .-The Story:Evil forces dominates the world...
one of Director P. Pulliah's first successful films.
In the 1953 film Devadasu, he portrayed an aged widower Zamindar
Zamindar
A Zamindar or zemindar , was an aristocrat, typically hereditary, who held enormous tracts of land and ruled over and taxed the bhikaaris who lived on batavaslam. Over time, they took princely and royal titles such as Maharaja , Raja , Nawab , and Mirza , Chowdhury , among others...
, alongside Savitri who acts as his wife. His other acclaimed character roles include Sakhuni (Mahabharatha character) in Mayabazar
Mayabazar
Mayabazar is a folklore Telugu Cinema first released in Andhra Pradesh, India on 27 March 1957, produced by B.Nagi Reddy and Alur Chakrapani. It was also dubbed in Tamil , and the Telugu version was later dubbed in Kannada. The story, dialogues, and song lyrics were written by Pingali Nagendra...
.
His other acclaimed acting credits include Rojulu Marayi
Rojulu Marayi
Rojulu Marayi is a 1955 Telugu film directed by Tapi Chanakya. The story is set in native village environment about the changing times. Eruvaaka Sagaroranno Chinnanna song casting Waheeda Rehman is one of the memorable songs in the film...
, Grihapravesam
Grihapravesam
Grihapravesam is a Tamil film is directed by D. Yoganand....
, Illarikam
Illarikam
Illarikam is a 1959 Telugu film directed by T. Prakash Rao and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna. It is a Silver Jubilee film produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures. The songs are very popular, particularly bhalE chance-lE describes the virtures of the Telugu...
, Kanyasulkam
Kanyasulkam
Kanyasulkam is a Telugu play written by Gurazada Apparao in 1892. It is one of the earliest modern works in an Indian vernacular language, and it is the first Telugu play to deal with social issues...
and Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
-2008 film:Appuchesi Pappukudu was remade in 2008 directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao and starring Rajendra Prasad and Madhumitha in lead roles.-External links:* * * *...
.
His directorial credits include the 1939 allegorical melodrama, Jayapradha.
Personal life
He had two younger sisters and two younger brothers. One brother, C. S. Nageswara Rao was the Assistant Director for movies including Suvarna SundariSuvarna Sundari
Suvarna Sundari is a popular Telugu film produced in 1957 in the golden era of Telugu film industry.It was directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah and produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali Pictures banner...
, Gunasundari Katha
Gunasundari Katha
Gunasundari Katha was a 1949 Telugu film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy and starring Sriranjani in the title role as Gunasundari. It is loosely based on the William Shakespeare's King Lear and his three daughters. Sri Tulasi Jaya Tulasi song by P...
and Mayabazar
Mayabazar
Mayabazar is a folklore Telugu Cinema first released in Andhra Pradesh, India on 27 March 1957, produced by B.Nagi Reddy and Alur Chakrapani. It was also dubbed in Tamil , and the Telugu version was later dubbed in Kannada. The story, dialogues, and song lyrics were written by Pingali Nagendra...
. Another brother C.Venkata Rathnam (better known as C.V Rathnam) was with Bharani Pictures & Studios and he was the Production Manager for all the films produced by the late actress Bhanumati.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1932 | Rama Paduka Pattabhishekam | ||
| 1936 | Draupadi Vastrapaharanam Draupadi Vastrapaharanam Draupadi Vastrapaharanam is a 1936 Telugu film. It was made to compete with Draupadi Manasamrakshanam . This film was a major boxoffice success, whereas the Manasamrakshanam failed. The film is remembered for the rendition of poems with acting performances by C. S. R... |
Krishna Krishna Krishna is a central figure of Hinduism and is traditionally attributed the authorship of the Bhagavad Gita. He is the supreme Being and considered in some monotheistic traditions as an Avatar of Vishnu... |
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| 1938 | Tukaram Tukaram Sant Tukaram was a prominent Varkari Sant and spiritual poet during a Bhakti movement in India.Sant Tukaram was born and lived most of his life in Dehu, a town close to Pune in Mahārāshtra, India. He was born to a couple with the family name "More", the descendent of the Mourya Clan with first... |
Tukaram | |
| 1939 | Jayapradha | Actor and Director of the film | |
| Balaji | Venkateswara | ||
| 1941 | Talliprema | Krishna Rao | |
| Choodamani | Madhusudhan | ||
| 1942 | Sumati | ||
| 1945 | Mayalokam Mayalokam Maya Lokam or Mayalokam is a 1945 Telugu film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam.It is debut film for veteran actor and producer B. Padmanabham.-Cast:* Chilakalapudi Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu * Kannamba... |
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| Paduka Pattabhishekam Paduka Pattabhishekam Paduka Pattabhishekam is a 1945 Magnum Opus Telugu film directed and produced by Kadaru Nagabhushanam.-The Plot:The story of the film is from the Hindu epic Ramayana. According to the father's wish Rama with Sita and Lakshmana goes to the forest. Bharata in stead of becoming the crown king, as his... |
Sri Rama | ||
| 1947 | Ratnamala Ratnamala Ratnamala or Ratna Mala is a 1947 Telugu film produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. It is the debut film of Bharani Pictures. The title role of Ratnamala is played by his wife and co-producer Bhanumathi Ramakrishna.-Cast:... |
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| 1949 | Jeevitham Jeevitham Vazhkai or Jeevitham is a 1949 bilingual Tamil and Telugu Drama film produced by AVM Productions and directed by M. V. Raman. The film starred by Vyjayanthimala in her first leading role with S. Varalakshmi, T. R. Ramachandran, C. H... |
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| 1950 | Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha is a 1966 Telugu Comedy film directed by C. Pullayya. The story is written by Vempati Sadasivabrahmam.-The plot:... |
Paramanandayya | |
| 1951 | Pathala Bhairavi | Malathi's Father; King of Ujjaini | |
| 1952 | Pelli Chesi Choodu Pelli Chesi Choodu Pelli Chesi Choodu is a 1952 Telugu Drama film directed by L. V. Prasad and produced by Nagireddy and Chakrapani of Vijaya Pictures. This Silver Jubilee Comedy film is based on the social problem Dowry. It was simultaneous made in Tamil as Kalyanam Panni Paar. L. V... |
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| Prema Prema (film) Prema is a 1952 Telugu drama film produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao of Bharani Pictures and starring A. Nageswara Rao and P. Bhanumathi. Bhanumathi wrote the story for the first time. It is simultaneously made into Tamil language entitled Kadhal.-The plot:Mothi is a poor Lambadi... |
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| 1953 | Chandirani Chandirani Chandirani is a 1953 drama film produced and directed by P. Bhanumathi. It is the first Indian film directed by a woman director. She also played double role in this film. It is simultaneously produced in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages by Bharani studios.-The plot:King Veerasimha attracted... |
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| Devadasu | |||
| 1954 | Kanyadanam | ||
| Chakrapani Chakrapani Aluri Chakrapani or Aluri Venkata Subbarao was a multilingual genius and a popular writer and director of South Indian films.-Early life:... |
Chakrapani | ||
| 1955 | Kanyasulkam Kanyasulkam (film) Kanyasulkam is a 1955 Telugu film directed by P. Pullaiah. It is based on the famous Telugu play Kanyasulkam written by Gurazada Appa Rao.-The Cast:*Savitri ... Madhuravani*Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Gireesam... |
Ramappa Pantulu | |
| Rojulu Marayi Rojulu Marayi Rojulu Marayi is a 1955 Telugu film directed by Tapi Chanakya. The story is set in native village environment about the changing times. Eruvaaka Sagaroranno Chinnanna song casting Waheeda Rehman is one of the memorable songs in the film... |
Zamindar Sagarayya | ||
| 1956 | Bhale Ramudu Bhale Ramudu Bhale Ramudu is a 1956 Telugu Drama film directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah. It was simultaneously made in Tamil language, titled Prema Pasam, with Gemini Ganesan in lead role with Savitri.... |
Gumasta at the Zamindar | |
| Chiranjeevulu Chiranjeevulu Chiranjeevulu is a 1956 Telugu film directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah and produced by D. L. Narayana of Vinoda Pictures.-Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Mohan* Jamuna Ramanarao ... Radha* Gummadi Venkateswara Rao ... Dr. Krishna... |
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| 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... |
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| Mayabazar Mayabazar Mayabazar is a folklore Telugu Cinema first released in Andhra Pradesh, India on 27 March 1957, produced by B.Nagi Reddy and Alur Chakrapani. It was also dubbed in Tamil , and the Telugu version was later dubbed in Kannada. The story, dialogues, and song lyrics were written by Pingali Nagendra... |
Shakuni | ||
| Suvarna Sundari Suvarna Sundari Suvarna Sundari is a popular Telugu film produced in 1957 in the golden era of Telugu film industry.It was directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah and produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali Pictures banner... |
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| 1958 | Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu -2008 film:Appuchesi Pappukudu was remade in 2008 directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao and starring Rajendra Prasad and Madhumitha in lead roles.-External links:* * * *... |
Rao Bahadur Ramadasu | |
| 1959 | Illarikam Illarikam Illarikam is a 1959 Telugu film directed by T. Prakash Rao and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna. It is a Silver Jubilee film produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures. The songs are very popular, particularly bhalE chance-lE describes the virtures of the Telugu... |
Govindayya | |
| 1960 | Annapoorna Annapurna (film) -Plot:Ramayya, Ranganatham and Venkayya are business partners. When they get huge profits, Ranganatham does not want to share it with his partners. So he murdered Venkayya and puts the blame on Ramayya. Ramayya goes to jail, his wife dies and his children suffer at a relations' place... |
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| Mahakavi Kalidasu Mahakavi Kalidasu Mahakavi Kalidasu is a 1960 Telugu Biographical film based on the life of the great Sanskrit poet Kalidas. It is directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Akkineni Nageswara Rao played the role of Kalidas. Some poems of Kalidas including Shyamala dandakam by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao is... |
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| 1961 | Jagadeka Veeruni Katha Jagadeka Veeruni Katha Jagadeka Veeruni Katha is a 1961 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by Kadiri Venkata Reddy under the banner of Vijaya Pictures. It is subsequently dubbed into Tamil language entitled Jagathala Prathapan and Kannada, Bengali, Oriya and Hindi languages.It is a Musical film with music score... |
Badarayani Praggada | |
| Bhakta Kuchela Bhakta Kuchela (1961 film) Bhakta Kuchela is a 1961 Malayalam film directed by P. Subramaniam. The film was an unusual collaboration between a Malayalam producer and an array of Telugu-Tamil film stars. The key roles were handled by Telugu actors... |
Kuchelan | Malayalam Cinema Malayalam cinema The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has... |
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| 1962 | Chitti Tammudu Chitti Tammudu Chitti Tammudu is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by K. B. Tilak.The film is based on the English novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.-The plot:... |
Ansari | |
| 1964 | Bobbili Yudham | Lakshmanna |