Telugu cinema has its own share when it comes to Periodical drama, mythological, devotional and experimental films. Particularly, yesteryear greats like NTR and ANR are famous for their mystic films while Krishna and Krishnam Raju are known for their experimental quotient. We bring some heroes including the modern greats, who featured in historical roles and have garnered great buzz.  So tell us who best excelled in their roles!
 

NTR in Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam

Viswa Vikyatha Nata Sarwa Bhouma NTR took the huge risk of playing Dhuryodhana, a negative character in the movie Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam. Post release, the movie is one of the all-time great hits in the Tollywood history and once again demonstrated NTR’s acting prowess in mystic movies.

 

 

Akkineni Nageswara Rao in Bhakta Tukaram

Bhakta Tukaram is a 1973 Telugu Biographical film in which Akkineni Nageswara Rao played the title role with great devotion. The movie is based on the story of Tukaram and ANR was at his very best in this character.

 

Nandamuri Balakrishna in Sri Rama Rajyam

Sri Rama Rajyam is a mythological Telugu film directed by Bapu starring Nandamuri Balakrishna as Lord Rama. Balayya took the gamble of making a mystic movie in the modern times but has emerged a clear winner.

Chiranjeevi in Sri Manjunatha

Mega star Chiranjeevi, perhaps for the first time played in a full-fledged devotional movie as Lord Shiva. He looks elegant and has excelled in the role of Lord Siva.  The movie was made simultaneously in both Telugu and Kannada.

 

Krishna in Alluri Seetharama Raju

Alluri Seetharama Raju is a blockbuster historical movie based on the life of Indian freedom fighter Alluri Sitaramaraju, which was enacted by superstar Krishna. The film is one of the best patriotic films ever made in Telugu Cinema.

 

Krishnam Raju in Bhakta Kannappa

Directed by Bapu, ‘Bhakta Kannappa’ is a super hit film in which rebel star Krishnam Raju played the role of Arjuna / Kannappa. Krishnam Raju achieved great acclaim for his role and the film has set a new benchmark.

 

Nagarjuna in Shirdi Sai

King Akkineni Nagarjuna is donning Shirdi Sai Baba role in the film Shirdi Sai directed by K Raghavednra Rao. He earlier shined in the title roles of ‘Annamayya’ and ‘Sri Ramadasu’, which were also directed by Raghavednra Rao.

 

Jr NTR in Yamadonga

Yamadonga is a modern socio-fantasy film featuring NTR as Jr. Yama. The young tiger has done well in his first mystic appearance and has won everyone’s acclaim in this movie, which was directed by Rajamouli.

 

Venkatesh in Nagavalli

Nagavalli was a periodical thriller directed by P Vasu and Victory Venkatesh played the role of Sri Sri Sri Naga Bhairava Rajashekhara. Venkatesh was seen in a periodical movie for the first time but the film did not do well at box office.