Anant Nag
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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 the style of speaking (accent of southern kannada with a tint of coastal touch) made him one of the most successful actors in Kannada cinema.
Anant Nag Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Anant Nag reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Anant Nag's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 98% of Anant Nag's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Kanneshwara Rama, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Anant Nag Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anant Nag's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Anant Nag has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 | Anand Ingalagi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Kavaludaari | Muttanna | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | K.G.F: Chapter 1 | Anand Ingalagi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Sarkari. Hi. Pra. Shale Kasaragodu | Anantha Padmanabha P | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Raajakumara | Vishwa Joshi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | Venkob Rao | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | ...Re | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Mrugashira | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Googly | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Paramathma | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Gaalipata | Kodandaram | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Mungaru Male | Major Subbaiah | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Yuva | IAS Avinash Balachandran | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Anaahat | King | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Stumble | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Hollywood | Professor A.D. Das | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Maya | Arun | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Beladingala Baale | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Nishkarsha | Police Commissioner Subhash Chandra | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Raat | The Psychiartist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Gauri Ganesha | Lambodhara | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti | Daddy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Ganeshana Maduve | Ganesha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Ranadheera | Inspector Anand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Swathi Thirunal | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Hosa Neeru | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Accident | Dharmadhikari | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Makkaliralavva Manethumba | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Sookha | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hosa Theerpu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Anveshane | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Nodi Swamy Navirodu Heege | Mysore Matha's Brother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Bara | Collector Satish Chandra | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Hasyarathna Ramakrishna | Ramakrishna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Mangalsutra | Vijay | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Kalyug | Bharat Raj | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Janma Janmada Anubandha | Avinash / Girish Achari | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gehrayee | Nandu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Minchina Ota | Tony D'Souza | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Chandanada Gombe | Seetharamu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Naa Ninna Bidalaare | Krishna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Maathu Tappada Maga | Kumar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Kudure Mukha | Mohan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Sage from the Sea | Parashuram R. Rao | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Bhumika | Rajan | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Kanneshwara Rama | Kanneshwara Rama | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Manthan | Chandavarkar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Bayaludaari | Gopinath | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Hamsageethe | Bhairavi Venkatasubbiah | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Nishant | Anjaiya | Hit | Similar → |
Anant Nag - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anant Nag?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anant Nag is "Kanneshwara Rama" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Anant Nag acted in?
Anant Nag has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anant Nag?
Other notable films include "Anveshane", "Nishkarsha", and "Hosa Theerpu".