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Anant Nag
Born
1948-09-04 (78)
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Acting
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66 titles
Anant Nag is an actor and politician from Karnataka, India. He is considered to be one of the all time greatest actors in the Kannada film industry with a vast number of commercially successful movies. As a result, he is popularly known as an actor with no-failures, by critics. In addition to Kannada movies, he has acted in Marathi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi movies. He has also acted in Malgudi Days, directed by his younger brother Shankar Nag based on the stories by R.K.Narayan. His work was much appreciated by critics at that time. He is fluent in Kannada, Konkani, Marathi, Hindi and with a good understanding ofTamil, Telugu and Malayalam. The versatile natural acting coupled with…
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Host Farooq Shaikh interviews many well-known Bollywood faces as well as television celebrities and gives a peek into their private and professional lives.
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
5.0Prominent celebrities in various fields, primarily from Karnataka, are invited to tell the story of their lives. Over steaming cups of coffee, Ramesh Aravind takes the audience on an inside journey with the celebrities through all walks of their lives.
Weekend With Ramesh
2014
7.5A period drama set in the 1970s, KGF follows the story of a fierce rebel who rises against the brutal oppression in Kolar Gold Fields and becomes the symbol of hope to legions of downtrodden people.
K.G.F: Chapter 1
2018
7.4The blood-soaked land of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) has a new overlord now - Rocky, whose name strikes fear in the heart of his foes. His allies look up to Rocky as their Savior, the government sees him as a threat to law and order; enemies are clamoring for revenge and conspiring for his downfall. Bloodier battles and darker days await as Rocky continues on his quest for unchallenged supremacy.
K.G.F: Chapter 2
2022
7.9## Series Overview Set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi, *Malgudi Days* brings R. K. Narayan’s celebrated stories to life through a rich collection of tales about ordinary people and everyday experiences. Blending humour, warmth, irony and social observation, the series explores childhood, family, friendship, ambition, poverty, tradition, superstition and the changing values of Indian society. From schoolboys and shopkeepers to servants, postmen, astrologers and wandering performers, each story captures the distinctive character of Malgudi while reflecting universal human emotions. Adapted from Narayan’s short stories and novels, *Malgudi Days* remains one of Indian television’s most enduring literary adaptations.
Malgudi Days
1987
6.7The Sharma family re-locate to a semi-urban locality in a house that has a "reputation". The Sharma family consists of Mr. Sharma, his wife Shalini Sharma, only daughter Manisha Sharma or "Mini" as they affectionately call her; and their grandchild Bunty, as his parents had been killed in an accident. Strange things start happening, with a return of a dead kitten, and the brutal murder of Manisha's friend, Reshmi; an attempt to kill Mr. Sharma and Manisha's boyfriend, Deepak. What is the force behind these brutalities? Is it natural or supernatural?
Raat
1992
Film credits
2020s · 3 titles
7.4The blood-soaked land of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) has a new overlord now - Rocky, whose name strikes fear in the heart of his foes. His allies look up to Rocky as their Savior, the government sees him as a threat to law and order; enemies are clamoring for revenge and conspiring for his downfall. Bloodier battles and darker days await as Rocky continues on his quest for unchallenged supremacy.
K.G.F: Chapter 2
2022
5.9Bheeshma Prasad, a simple meme creator has his life turned around when he wages a war against a powerful agro company that creates harmful chemicals to increase the crop yield and make more money.
Bheeshma
2020
NRA retired widower tries to make sense of a lived life, confronted by questions he hasn’t dared to ask himself. Alongside is a young woman’s quest for identity while navigating relationships that have kept her tied down. Hustling through this world is a Magician, who dreams of becoming a grand illusionist, the best that can be. Also, a part of this world is a young man caught in a place he doesn’t want to be in, meandering to find himself in a mess that he cannot climb out of.
Abracadabra
2024
2010s · 17 titles
7.5A period drama set in the 1970s, KGF follows the story of a fierce rebel who rises against the brutal oppression in Kolar Gold Fields and becomes the symbol of hope to legions of downtrodden people.
K.G.F: Chapter 1
2018
NRThe film follows investigative journalist Ashwini as she uncovers a conspiracy after her sister's death exposes a criminal racket involving hospitals and hotels.
Bete
2011
NRCrazy Kutumba is the story of a dysfunctional family bonding during a journey from Bijapur to Bangalore to participate in a TV reality show. A drunkard angry-old man, an aspiring inventor, a fitness freak-fatso, an ideal wife, a cute little dancer girl and a kleptomaniac guy all from the same family fight, scream, laugh, tease, sing, dance and generally have a fun-filled yet highly emotional journey from their small rural hometown to big city in a hope of making all their dreams come true.It’s the journey of discovery of all their strengths and weaknesses. With every new obstacle on the way, the family becomes stronger and realizes the potential of their unity. The film is about dreams of everyone and giving hope that dreams, however big, do come true.
Crazy Kutumba
2010
6.2Sharath and Swathi meet in Bangalore and fall in love but due to misunderstandings, they drift apart. Two years later, destiny brings them face-to-face at a friend's wedding.Less
Googly
2013
4.8It deals with the story of Baddi Krishna (Yash),who will be a cool dude in the town. Ananth Nag, who will be the Matadhipathi(chief of temple) will decide to make Baddi Krishna as his successor.Though Krishna will not be interested in the traditional and religious practices,situation will leads him towards that post.
Gajakessari
2014
5.0Santhu is the typical do-gooder youngster, who is also the angry young hero. He falls for college student Ananya after a series of chance meetings. But, there's also dreaded don Deva in the picture forming the triangle.
Santhu Straight Forward
2016
6.2Siddharth, a devoted son and a prince in his father's eyes, encounters numerous challenges while maintaining his pure character. Upon losing his family, he uncovers the hardships they faced and resolves to look after the elderly at an old age home. However, Jagannath attempts to thwart his noble endeavors.
Raajakumara
2017
5.0The film delves into the aspirations and values of today's youth, who would go to any length to achieve their dreams. As the saying goes, the greatest journey is the one within.
Yaanaa
2019
6.8The story of Paramathma focus on the philosophy that those who are very close to heart leave us quickly. A section of the society believes this and longevity is cut short by destiny as villain.
Paramathma
2011
7.0Comedy of errors and a chance of a second marriage.
Eradane Maduve
2010
4.7A common farmer turns into an IAS police officer to help the poor and fight against corruption and finally taking the revenge of his murdered sister.
Mr. Airavata
2015
6.4A family goes to a village near Mangalore to finalize a bride for the elder son, Lucky, played by Pavan Kumar. Lucky is a US-based software professional, and is a teetotaler, always abiding by the pressure and demands of his parents, so much to the fact that he does not have the courage to speak out that he already has a girlfriend. Bharath Kumar, the youngest son, the character played by Diganth, is a carefree individual with weird ideas on life. Bharath meets a tomboyish girl, Ambika, who is the house-owner's niece, and they begin to mingle well due to the nature of their personalities. However, following a few unusual twists and turns, the alliance is called off and the groom's family members walk out due to embarrassment. Ambika, who has now developed a strong feeling of love towards Bharath, goes ahead and confronts him. And finally, Bharath too says yes.
Pancharangi
2010
NRNarayan, a mathematics teacher, wants his son Theertha to pursue a career in mathematics. But Theerta has a strong knowledge of automotive parts and wants to become a mechanic.
Mr. Theertha
2010
7.7In Kasargodu, Kerala is a normal school until a big problem comes in its way.
Sarkari. Hi. Pra. Shale Kasaragodu
2018
7.0Prajwal, a happy-go-lucky college-goer, accidentally lands into a forbidden land, along with two unexpected partners, a drunkard and an insurance agent. The story then turns into a quasi-fantasy tale, mixing action, romance, comedy and all other possible genres.
Mrugashira
2015
4.0Vaastu Prakaara (Kannada: ವಾಸ್ತು ಪ್ರಕಾರ) is a 2015 Indian Kannada language satirical comedy film directed by Yogaraj Bhat starring Rakshit Shetty, Jaggesh, Aishani Shetty and Parul Yadav in lead roles. The supporting cast features Anant Nag, Sudha Rani, T. N. Seetharam and Sudha Belawadi. The film deals in the belief of Indians in astrology and superstition and how it is being blindly followed and overlooked over science.
Vaastu Prakaara
2015
NRBrahma, a notorious gangster, escapes to Malaysia. He meets a girl who falls in love with him instantly. Everything changes when Brahma returns to India followed by the girl.
Brahma
2014
2000s · 12 titles
NRHidden secrets from the past are unravelled when a dreaded gangster falls in love with a police officer's adopted daughter.
Asura
2001
2.0Remake of Hindi film Bhagban(2003), which itself is an unofficial adaptation of Make Way for Tomorrow (1937). An old couple sacrifices everything so their children live a happy life. However, they are forced to separate and subjected to ill-treatment and disrespect in their children's homes.
Ee Bandhana
2007
NRThe story revolves around Soumya, who returns to her village, where her father fixes her marriage with Potha Raju. However, when Soumya gathers strength and informs her fiancé that she loves Kishore, the fiancé decides to help unite Soumya with Kishore.
Chellidaru Sampigeya
2009
NRAjay, Vijay and Shashank, the irresponsible sons of two wealthy industrialists, accept the challenge posed by their fathers of earning money on their own.
Khushi
2003
NRKishore helps his friend Ekanth to woo the girl he loves, Indu, whereas Indu's sister falls in love with Kishore. However, when Ekanth marries Indu, an unfortunate incident tears them apart.
Nenapirali
2005
NRSwapna and Balu fall in love with each other, but her father is a strict man and against their love. Problems ensue when Swapna goes missing.
Cheluvina Chilipili
2009
6.6An accident on a bridge ties together three young men from different social classes, sparking a course of events that will forever alter their lives.
Yuva
2004
7.9Hollywood is India's First Robot sci-fi feature film. The plot follows a scientist who creates a humanoid robot named "US 47" to help win over a girl, but the robot eventually falls in love with her and turns against its creator.
Hollywood
2002
7.6Preetham loves Nandhini, whose marriage is already fixed. He feels bad and leaves the place. Nandini challenges him to win her heart. Preetham accepts the challenge.
Mungaru Male
2006
7.0A woman pushes against social mores by asserting her right to sexual fulfillment.
Anaahat
2003
NRGayathri and Savithri, with differing outlooks on marriage, marry Shankar and Ganesha. However, Gayathri's reluctance to live with her in-laws and Savithri's obsession with Ganesha creates problems.
Ganesha Matthe Banda
2008
NRShankar, a city lad, pays a visit to his ancestral village. When he decides to settle there for good, he faces opposition from his own family and from a village bigwig.
Chigurida Kanasu
2003
1990s · 10 titles
6.7The Sharma family re-locate to a semi-urban locality in a house that has a "reputation". The Sharma family consists of Mr. Sharma, his wife Shalini Sharma, only daughter Manisha Sharma or "Mini" as they affectionately call her; and their grandchild Bunty, as his parents had been killed in an accident. Strange things start happening, with a return of a dead kitten, and the brutal murder of Manisha's friend, Reshmi; an attempt to kill Mr. Sharma and Manisha's boyfriend, Deepak. What is the force behind these brutalities? Is it natural or supernatural?
Raat
1992
8.0An honest police officer investigates an organ trafficking racket. He soon discovers that it is operated by Daddy, a criminal, under the guise of an orphanage.
Shanti Kranti
1991
NRRamachandra's friends try to set him up with a girl in his wife's absence. But their plan goes awry due to an unfortunate turn of events.
Naanenu Madlilla
1999
An editor-in-chief falls in love with his office employee despite being married. However, things take a turn when his wife decides to save their marriage.
Anuraga Spandana
1996
NRArun gets married to Rekha unwillingly. However, things take a turn when Suguna attempts to break their marriage by seducing Arun.
Ivalentha Hendthi
1990
NRShridhar, a happy and content bachelor, is forced to marry Chitralekha, an ambitious girl, under peer pressure. However, his penny-pinching attitude starts getting in the way of their marriage.
Swarna Samsara
1990
NRGanesh decides to commit suicide after several attempts to fulfill his wife's materialistic wishes fail. At the same time, a bounty hunter is on a mission to murder Ganesh.
Ganeshana Galate
1995
NRAfter several years of marriage, a couple becomes parents. However, after a childless couple finds their infant boy, they take him away and try to raise him as their own son.
Jeevanadi
1996
NRPuroshottam, the managing director of a company, is dreaded by his employees but at home, treated poorly by his wife. Shivaram, who works under Puroshottam, helps him tame his spouse.
Maneli Ili Beedili Huli
1990
NRYarigu Helbedi is a 1994 Kannada comedy-drama film directed by Kodlu Ramakrishna. It stars Anant Nag, Vinaya Prasad, Mukhyamantri Chandru and Vaishali Kasaravalli among others. The movie has become a cult film among Kannada film viewers.
Yarigu Helbedi
1994
1980s · 13 titles
NRGowri, an egocentric girl, falls in love with Santharam, a school master. When Gowri's father is against their relationship, she tries to fight against all odds to unite with her lover.
Bidugadeya Bedi
1985
8.3Young man kills people sleeping on the footpath while driving under influence. Young man's influential father struggles to silence the police investigation and media coverage.
Accident
1984
10.0In the mid-1980s, Shaam (Anant Nag) and Revati (Smita Patil) live in a Vatara (housing complex) with a host of other families and two little girls.
Anveshane
1983
Lecturer Kiran Shankar becomes an invalid after an accident. When his wife gets pregnant, he is aware that the child is not his. What will he do now?
Shabdagalu
1985
NRA man goes to any lengths to keep his sister happy. He sacrifices his love for her and marries a girl who has a mental illness.
Shwetha Gulabi
1985
9.0Avinash, a young man, is troubled by the memories of his past life and decides to investigate the truth behind it.
Janma Janmada Anubandha
1980
6.7A tale of intrigue and rivalry between two wealthy brothers as they conspire to create havoc in the other's life.
Kalyug
1981
NR"Dhairya Lakshmi" translates to "Courage Lakshmi" and refers to a form of Goddess Lakshmi that bestows strength and courage, suggesting the film may have themes related to overcoming adversity.
Dhairya Lakshmi
1980
NRVarun woos and marries Manasa, his rival Raghu's sensitive younger sister, to avenge the death of his younger sister. Later, Varun changes his mind and joins hands with Raghu to find the real killers.
Ibbani Karagithu
1983
9.2Minchina Ota is a 1980 Indian Kannada language heist film directed by and starring Shankar Nag with his brother Anant Nag and Lokanath in pivotal roles. The supporting cast features Priya Tendulkar and Ramesh Bhat, who made his debut in the film.
Minchina Ota
1980
9.0Based on the Kannada novel Bara by eminent writer U. R. Ananthamurthy, the story deals with the politics of famine in Karnataka. An idealistic officer eventually succumbs to bureaucratic apathy - famine relief arrives, but too late. Simultaneously shot in Kannada as Bara, which was released in 1982.
Sookha
1983
NRWhen a young man's girlfriend is kidnapped, he enlists the help of two friendly drug dealers to rescue the love of his life.
Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu
1980
9.0Swathi Thirunal takes over the throne of Travancore from his aunt Gowri Parvati Bayi at the age of sixteen. He goes on to becomes the legendary composer of Carnatic and Hindustani music.
Swathi Thirunal
1987
1970s · 5 titles
6.6A veterinarian, Dr. Rao, makes a visit to a village, where he intends to commence a co-operative society dairy for the betterment of the rural people. The film is set against the backdrop of the White Revolution of India (Operation Flood) which started in 1970. It was entirely crowdfunded by 500,000 farmers who donated Rs. 2 each.
Manthan
1976
7.1A man whose wife is abducted seeks to have the culprits prosecuted for their crime, but no one will help him. Meanwhile, the wife—abused and berated by her abductors—cannot bring herself to face her husband.
Nishant
1975
6.2In a small Indian village, a destitute woman's barren, alcoholic husband absconds after stealing toddy. Alone to fend for herself, she ends up relying on the affections of her landlord's to-be-married son who recently returned to look after the estate.
Ankur
1974
6.6In a world that both glamorizes and patronizes her, a successful film star begins to unravel under the weight of the roles imposed upon her, drifting between studios and her personal life as she spirals into an identity crisis.
Bhumika
1977
Kumar falls for Latha but is unable to marry her as his father opposes their relationship. After Kumar marries another woman, Chandru, an evil man, enters Latha's life, and Kumar tries to save her.
Maathu Tappada Maga
1978
Series credits
Host Farooq Shaikh interviews many well-known Bollywood faces as well as television celebrities and gives a peek into their private and professional lives.
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
5.0Prominent celebrities in various fields, primarily from Karnataka, are invited to tell the story of their lives. Over steaming cups of coffee, Ramesh Aravind takes the audience on an inside journey with the celebrities through all walks of their lives.
Weekend With Ramesh
2014
7.9## Series Overview Set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi, *Malgudi Days* brings R. K. Narayan’s celebrated stories to life through a rich collection of tales about ordinary people and everyday experiences. Blending humour, warmth, irony and social observation, the series explores childhood, family, friendship, ambition, poverty, tradition, superstition and the changing values of Indian society. From schoolboys and shopkeepers to servants, postmen, astrologers and wandering performers, each story captures the distinctive character of Malgudi while reflecting universal human emotions. Adapted from Narayan’s short stories and novels, *Malgudi Days* remains one of Indian television’s most enduring literary adaptations.
Malgudi Days
1987
This project is touted to be India's first-of-its-kind web series delving deeply into the cutthroat world of finance, promising a grand, epic story of ambition, greed, and rivalry.
Family Business
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Behind the camera
9.0Avinash, a young man, is troubled by the memories of his past life and decides to investigate the truth behind it.
Janma Janmada Anubandha
1980
9.2Minchina Ota is a 1980 Indian Kannada language heist film directed by and starring Shankar Nag with his brother Anant Nag and Lokanath in pivotal roles. The supporting cast features Priya Tendulkar and Ramesh Bhat, who made his debut in the film.
Minchina Ota
1980
