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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Anant Nag reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Anant Nag's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 60% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Anant Nag remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Janma Janmada Anubandha, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Anant Nag Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anant Nag's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Anant Nag.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 | Anand Ingalagi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Bheeshma | Bheeshma | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Ayushman Bhava | Gopi | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Yaanaa | - | Flop | 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 | Santhu Straight Forward | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Jaggu Dada | Sathya Narayan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | Venkob Rao | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | ...Re | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Parapancha | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Plan | Ananth | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Aatagara | Former Judge | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Mr. Airavata | Vittal Gowda | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Mrugashira | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Vaastu Prakaara | Anantha Krishna | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Gajakessari | Pontiff of Shankara Narayana Mutt | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Googly | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Paramathma | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Pancharangi | Wanderer (Nameless) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Gaalipata | Kodandaram | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Ee Bandhana | Narayana Ullagaddi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Mungaru Male | Major Subbaiah | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Yuva | IAS Avinash Balachandran | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Anaahat | King | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Hollywood | Professor A.D. Das | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Maya | Arun | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Beladingala Baale | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Raat | The Psychiartist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti | Daddy | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Ranadheera | Inspector Anand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Accident | Politician Dharmadhikari | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Nodi Swamy Navirodu Heege | Mysore Matha's Brother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Mangalsutra | Vijay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Kalyug | Bharat Raj | Average | 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 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Kudure Mukha | Mohan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Sage from the Sea | Parashuram R. Rao | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Role | Rajan | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Churning | Chandavarkar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Bayaludaari | Gopinath | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Nishant | Anjaiya | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Ankur: The Seedling | Surya | Average | 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 "Janma Janmada Anubandha" 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 "The Sage from the Sea", "Naa Ninna Bidalaare", and "Minchina Ota".