Anant Nag
Biography
Anant Nag is an Indian actor with a predominant contribution in Kannada cinema. He has acted in over 300 films, including over 250 Kannada films and a few in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and other languages. Nag is fluent in Kannada, Konkani, Marathi, and Hindi, and has a good understanding of Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. He has worked with various directors, including his younger brother Shankar Nag, who directed the TV series Malgudi Days based on R.K. Narayan's stories. Nag is known for his versatile and natural acting style, which has been appreciated by critics.
Career overview
Anant Nag is an Indian actor who has made a significant contribution to the Kannada film industry. He has acted in over 300 films, with a predominant number of these being in Kannada cinema. His extensive filmography includes a wide range of languages such as Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi.
Anant Nag's versatility as an actor has been recognized by critics, who have praised his natural acting style. He has also acted in television shows, including the series Malgudi Days, which was directed by his younger brother Shankar Nag. The series was based on the stories by R.K. Narayan. Anant Nag's ability to adapt to various roles and languages has made him a sought-after actor in the Indian film industry.
Anant Nag's career spans multiple languages and genres, with a significant number of commercially successful films to his credit. His extensive experience and range have earned him recognition as one of the all-time great actors in the Kannada film industry.
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156 titles- Abracadabra (2024)
- Mandala: The UFO Incident (2023) as Murthy
- K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022) as Anand Ingalagi
- Gaalipata 2 (2022)
- Made In Bengaluru (2022) as Prahlad Hiranandani
- Thimayya & Thimayya (2022) as Senior Thimayya
- Drishya 2 (2021) as Vijay Shankar
- Bheeshma (2020) as Bheeshma
- Rudraprayag (2020)
- Ayushman Bhava (2019) as Gopi
- Yaanaa (2019)
- Kavaludaari (2019) as Muttanna
- K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018) as Anand Ingalagi
- Sarkari. Hi. Pra. Shale Kasaragodu (2018) as Anantha Padmanabha P
- Raajakumara (2017) as Vishwa Joshi
- March 22 (2017)
- Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2016) as Venkob Rao
- Parapancha (2016)
- Santhu Straight Forward (2016)
- ...Re (2016)
- Jaggu Dada (2016) as Sathya Narayan
- Santheyalli Nintha Kabira (2016) as Ramananda
- Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole (2016) as Krishne Gowda
- Vaastu Prakaara (2015) as Anantha Krishna
- Mrugashira (2015)
- Mr. Airavata (2015) as Vittal Gowda
- Aatagara (2015) as Former Judge
- The Plan (2015) as Ananth
- Weekend With Ramesh (2014) as Himself
- Gajakessari (2014) as Pontiff of Shankara Narayana Mutt
- Brahma (2014)
- Shravani Subramanya (2013) as Seetharam
- Googly (2013)
- Sakkare (2013)
- Dashamukha (2012)
- Bete (2011)
- Paramathma (2011)
- Crazy Kutumba (2010)
- Mr. Theertha (2010) as Narayana Shastri
- Preethiyinda Ramesh (2010)
- Pancharangi (2010) as Wanderer (Nameless)
- Chellidaru Sampigeya (2009)
- Cheluvina Chilipili (2009)
- Namyajamanru (2009)
- Ghauttham (2009)
- Aramane (2008) as Rajashekhara Aras
- Ganesha Matthe Banda (2008) as Padmanabha Acharya
- Arjun (2008) as Jayasimharaja
- Mr. Garagasa (2008) as Parthasarthy
- Neene Neene (2008) as Rajashekar
- Gaalipata (2008) as Kodandaram
- Ee Bandhana (2007) as Narayana Ullagaddi
- Mungaru Male (2006) as Major Subbaiah
- Neenello Nanalle (2006)
- Ravi Shastry (2006)
- Nenapirali (2005) as Ekanth's Father
- Vishnu Sena (2005)
- Pakkadmane Hudugi (2004) as Chakravarthy
- Yuva (2004) as IAS Avinash Balachandran
- Khushi (2003) as Rajendra Prasad
- Preethi Prema Pranaya (2003) as Dr Chandrashekhar
- Anaahat (2003) as King
- Chigurida Kanasu (2003) as Bangaadi Sundar Rao
- Lankesh Pathrike (2003) as Lankesh
- Mouni (2003) as Appanna Bhatru
- Stumble (2003)
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself
- Hollywood (2002) as Professor A.D. Das
- Asura (2001) as Birla Bose
- Maya (2001) as Arun
- Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu (2001)
- Mathadana (2001) as Ramalinge Gowda
- Yaarige Salutthe Sambala (2000) as Venkatagiri
- Nan Hendthi Chennagiddale (2000)
- Chamundi (2000)
- Naanenu Madlilla (1999)
- Jeevanadi (1996)
- Ganeshana Galate (1995) as Lambodara
- Beladingala Baale (1995) as Revanth
- Yarigu Helbedi (1994) as Govinda
- Gangavva Gangamaayi (1994)
- Nishkarsha (1993) as Police Commissioner Subhash Chandra
- Rajakeeya (1993)
- Raat (1992) as The Psychiartist
- Ganesha Subramanya (1992) as Ganesha
- Shakthi Yukthi (1992)
- Undoo Hoda Kondoo Hoda (1992)
- Golmal Part 2 (1991)
- Gauri Ganesha (1991) as Lambodhara
- Shanti Kranti (1991) as Daddy
- Ivalentha Hendthi (1990)
- Ganeshana Maduve (1990) as Ganesha
- Swarna Samsara (1990)
- Golmaal Radhakrishna (1990) as Gopalakrishna
- Maneli Ili Beedili Huli (1990)
- Udbhava (1990)
- Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru (1990)
- Challenge Gopalakrishna (1990)
- Mathe Hadithu Kogile (1990) as Prasan Kumar
- Idu Saadhya (1989) as Kyatha / Karthik Kamplapur, the Writer
- Hendthighelbedi (1989) as Anand Somashekar Somavarpet
- Ranadheera (1988) as Inspector Anand
- Sri Venkateshwara Mahime (1988)
- Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara (1988) as Mahesh
- Malgudi Days (1987) as Jagan / Seshadri (The Talkative Man) / Various Characters
- Swathi Thirunal (1987)
- Avasthe (1987)
- Maneye Manthralaya (1986)
- Hosa Neeru (1986)
- Bidugadeya Bedi (1985) as Shantaram
- Shwetha Gulabi (1985) as Rajiv
- Parameshi Prema Prasanga (1985) as Papanna
- Accident (1984) as Dharmadhikari
- Ramapurada Ravana (1984) as DCP Sushil Kumar / Ramachandra Shastry
- Makkaliralavva Manethumba (1984)
- Anveshane (1983)
- Ibbani Karagithu (1983) as Varun
- Sookha (1983)
- Nodi Swamy Navirodu Heege (1983) as Mysore Matha's Brother
- Bhakta Prahlada (1983) as Narada
- Mududida Tavare Aralithu (1983) as Chandrashekhar
- Benkiya Bale (1983)
- Hosa Theerpu (1983)
- Kamana Billu (1983) as Chandra
- Bara (1982) as Collector Satish Chandra
- Hasyarathna Ramakrishna (1982) as Ramakrishna
- Nanna Devaru (1982)
- Mullina Gulabi (1982)
- Baadada Hoo (1982) as Prasad
- Kalyug (1981) as Bharat Raj
- Mangalsutra (1981) as Vijay
- Dhairya Lakshmi (1980)
- Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu (1980)
- Janma Janmada Anubandha (1980) as Avinash / Girish Achari
- Janma Janmada Anubandha (1980) Producer
- Narada Vijaya (1980)
- Gehrayee (1980) as Nandu
- Minchina Ota (1980) as Tony D'Souza
- Minchina Ota (1980) Producer
- Naa Ninna Bidalaare (1979) as Krishna
- Chandanada Gombe (1979) as Seetharamu
- Muthu Ondu Muthu (1979)
- Maathu Tappada Maga (1978) as Kumar
- The Sage from the Sea (1978) as Parashuram R. Rao
- Kudure Mukha (1978) as Mohan
- Bhumika (1977) as Rajan
- Anuroopa (1977)
- Kanneshwara Rama (1977) as Kanneshwara Rama
- Manthan (1976) as Chandavarkar
- Bayaludaari (1976) as Gopinath
- Hamsageethe (1975) as Bhairavi Venkatasubbiah
- Devara Kannu (1975) as Dr. Anand
- Nishant (1975) as Anjaiya
- Ankur (1974) as Surya
- Sankalpa (1972)
- Family Business
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Anant Nag best known for?
Anant Nag is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022), Ayushman Bhava (2019), K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018), Vaastu Prakaara (2015).
When and where was Anant Nag born?
Anant Nag was born on September 4, 1948.
How many credits does Anant Nag have?
Anant Nag has accumulated over 156 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2024.
What is Anant Nag's background in cinema and television?
Anant Nag is an Indian actor with a predominant contribution in Kannada cinema. He has acted in over 300 films, including over 250 Kannada films and a few in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and other languages. Nag is fluent in Kannada, Konkani, Marathi, and Hindi, and has a good understanding of Tamil, Telug...