With the cop-drama Officer set to hit the theatres this Friday(June 1, 2018), here is a look at five Nagarjuna films that make him the undisputed 'King' of Telugu cinema.
Even
though
actor
Nagarjuna
has
been
a
part
of
the
Telugu
film
industry
for
nearly
three
decades,
the
frenzy
surrounding
him
refuses
to
die
down.
The
veteran
is
held
in
high
regard,
thanks
to
his
evergreen
personality
and
macho
looks.
In
fact,
some
fans
even
feel
that
he
can
still
give
his
sons
Naga
Chaitanya
and
Akhil,
a
run
for
their
money.
At
present,
Nagarjuna
is
gearing
up
for
the
release
of
Officer
which
is
slated
to
hit
the
screens
this
Friday(June
1,
2018).
The
film
is
a
cop-drama
and
features
him
in
the
role
of
a
ruthless
police
officer.
Officer
has
created
some
buzz
amongst
movie-goers
and
is
an
important
release
for
all
concerned.
Directed
by
Ram
Gopal
Varma,
it
also
features
newcomer
Myra
Sareen
in
a
key
role
and
promises
to
be
an
action-packed
affair.
Interestingly,
while
announcing
it,
RGV
had
said
that
this
is
going
to
be
quite
different
from
anything
Nagarjuna
has
done
in
the
past.
It
will
be
worth
watching
if
the
film
is
able
to
make
a
mark
at
the
box
office.
With
Officer
set
to
release,
here
is
a
look
at
five
Nagarjuna
films
that
are
a
must-watch.
Siva
Ram
Gopal's
maiden
directorial
venture,
Siva
hit
the
screens
in
1989
and
proved
to
be
game-changer.
Revolving
around
the
intricacies
of
student
politics,
this
crime-drama
became
the
talk
of
the
town
courtesy
its
raw/intense
action
scenes
and
bold
presentation.
Also
featuring
Amala
in
the
lead,
it
was
remade
in
Hindi
with
the
same
cast
the
very
next
year,
and
the
remake
too
received
praises
from
all
quarters.
Ninne
Pelladata
A
family-based
romantic
drama,
Ninne
Pelladata
went
a
long
way
in
establishing
Nagarjuna
as
Tollywood's
king
of
on-screen
romance.
Directed
by
noted
director
Krishna
Vamsi,
the
film
did
well
at
the
box
office
and
received
the
proverbial
thumbs
up
from
critics.
It
featured
Tabu
as
the
female
lead
and
her
chemistry
with
Nagarjuna
proved
to
be
the
USP
of
Ninne
Pelladata.
Annamaya
A
devotional
film,
Annamaya
saw
Nagarjuna
play
the
role
of
the
15th
century
saint
of
the
same
name
and
showcase
his
acting
abilities
the
fullest.
Directed
by
maverick
film-maker
K
Raghavendra
Rao,
it
featured
Ramya
Krishnan
as
the
female
lead
and
opened
to
a
blockbuster
response
at
the
box
office.
Sri
Ramadasu
Often
described
as
Nagarjuna's
finest
film
ever,
Sri
Ramadasu
was
directed
by
K
Raghavendra
Rao
and
saw
the
actor
deliver
a
highly
refined/mature
performance.
It
clicked
with
fans,
courtesy
its
religious/devotional
undertones
and
proved
to
be
a
big
hit.
Sri
Ramadasu
also
had
Sneha
and
ANR
in
key
roles.
Manam
Released
in
2014,
Manam
saw
Nagarjuna
share
screen
space
with
Chay
and
ANR
and
is
regarded
as
one
of
Telugu
cinema's
finest
family
films.
Revolving
around
how
love
for
one's
parents
never
dies
and
touching
upon
reincarnation,
Manam
did
well
at
the
box
office
and
received
praises
because
of
its
heart-warming
narrative.