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Chittor V. Nagaiah

Chittor V. Nagaiah

Actor, also composer · Died December 30, 1973, aged 69 · Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh

Chittor V. Nagaiah (born Vuppaladadiyam Nagayya Sarma, Telugu: వుప్పలదడియం నాగయ్య శర్మ) was a multilingual Indian filmactor, composer, director, producer, writer and playback singer from Andhra Pradesh, India. Indian film journalist and the editor of Film India, Baburao Patel, described Nagiah as ‘The Paul Muni of India’. [1] Nagaiah has acted in about 200 Telugu films, and 160 films in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. He was one of the first south Indian actors, to be honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1965.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 28, 1904
Died
December 30, 1973 (aged 69)
From
Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh
Works as
Actor, also composer
Titles
14 on MovieCove · 125 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 25% in 30 days

What are Chittor V. Nagaiah's films like?

Across their 10 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
38%
Morality
26%
Self
22%
Power
7%
Society
7%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDuty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 5 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 8 · Intense 2

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 1

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles
Hero
1 of 4
Threshold guardian
1 of 4
Mentor
1 of 4
Herald
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Melancholic
5
Warm
3
Thrilling
2
Joyful
2
Other
4

How their films linger

Feel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Chittor V. Nagaiah's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 7 of their 14 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Chittor V. Nagaiah's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

125 credits, 14 with a MovieCove page.

  • Vaazhkai Alaigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Ennai Pol Oruvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Sundaramoorthy's father

  • Aadambaralu Anubandhalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Pattikattu Ponnaiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Mallamma Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Needhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Papam Pasivadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Kula Gowravam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Jakkamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Ganga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Monagadostunnadu Jagratha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Anta Mana Manchike(1972)

    as Pattabhiramaiah

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Prema Nagar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Naa Thammudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Kannan Karunai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Iru Thuruvam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as The teacher

  • Srimanthudu(1971)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Engirundho Vandhaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Sorgam(1970)

    as Judge

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kaalam Vellum(1970)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Akka Chellelu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Desamante Manushuloyi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Deiva Magan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Baba

  • Aadarsa Kutumbam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Raghavendra Rao

  • Kathanayakudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Chalapathi Rao

  • Mooga Nomu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Somaiah

  • Annaiyum Pithavum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Thillana Mohanambal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Sundaram's Nadaswaram teacher

  • Lakshmi Nivasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Gopal

  • Ramu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Swamiji

  • Veeranjaneya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Valmiki

  • Niluvu Dopidi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Swamiji

  • Rahasyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Karunakara Maharaju

  • Punyavathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Judge Lakshmana Rao

  • Iru Malargal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Sri Krishnavataram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Dritharashtra

  • Private Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Jagannath Rao

  • Stree Janma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Parandhamaiah

  • Thiruvarutselvar(1967)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Marapurani Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Bhama Vijayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Saint

  • Bhakta Prahlada(1967)

    as Shukracharya

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Aastiparulu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Diwanji

  • Parakkum Pavai(1966)

    as Vedhachalam

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Selvam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Saraswathi Sabatham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Vidyapati's father

  • Ramu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Navaratri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Sadhu Mirandal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Paramanandayya

  • Motor Sundaram Pillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Satya Harishchandra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Maharshi Vasishta

  • Shanthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Pandava Vanavasamu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Andavan Kattalai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Doctor

  • Vivaha Bandham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Principal Appa Rao

  • Rishyasringar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Romapada

  • Aggi Pidugu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Veeraiah

  • Kai Kodutha Deivam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Amarashilpi Jakanachari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Pachai Vilakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Karpagam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Subramanian

  • Lakshadhikari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Rangayya

  • Idhu Sathiyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Bandipotu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Dharma Nayaka

  • Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham(1963)

    as Akrura

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Lava Kusa(1963)

    as Valmiki Maharshi

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Naan Vanangum Daivam(1963)

    Actor

  • Alayamani(1962)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dakshayagnam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Dhadhechi Maharshi

  • Saradha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Padandi Munduku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Nagarjuna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Bhagya Lakshmi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Temple priest

  • Palum Pazhamum(1961)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Valmiki Maharshi

  • Bhaktha Jayadeva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Krishnadas

  • Paava Mannippu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Muslim doctor

  • Kappalottiya Thamizhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Ulaganathan Pillai

  • Intiki Deepam Illale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Dharmalingam

  • Manapanthal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Dharmalingam

  • Seetha Rama Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Dasaratha

  • Maa Babu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Thangarathinam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Hathiram Bhavaji

  • Sahodari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Pazhani

  • Banda Ramudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Mahishasura Mardini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Shukracharya

  • Nalla Theerpu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Athisaya Thirudan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Saint

  • Illarame Nallaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Thirumanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Sampoorna Ramayanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Dasarathan

  • Ambikapathy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Kulothunga Chola I

  • Panduranga Mahatyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Playback Singer · Actor

  • Yaar Paiyyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Poori's Grandfather

  • Vanangaamudi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Bhaktha Markandeya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Amara Deepam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Tenali Raman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Appaji

  • Asai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Pennin Perumai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Tenali Ramakrishna(1956)

    as Timmarusu

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Nam Kuzhandai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Kanavane Kan Kanda Deivam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Edhir Paradhathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Dhayabhathar

  • Sangham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Ramanatham

  • Penn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Panakkaari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • Thai Ullam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Zamindar Seethapath

  • Sarvadhikari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Ugrasenar

  • Ezhai Padum Paadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Music Supervisor · as Kandhan Dayalan Ambalavanan

  • Marudhanaattu Ilavarasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Actor

  • Mana Desam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Ramnath

  • Chakra Dhari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Gorakumbar

  • Yogi Vemana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    Composer · Playback Singer · as Vemana/ Vema Reddy

  • Thyagaiah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    Director · Composer · Writer · as Tyagayya

  • Meera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Rana, King of Mewar

  • Swargaseema (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    Actor

  • Bhakta Potana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    as Potana

  • Ashok Kumar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as King Ashoka

  • Devatha(1941)

    Composer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Rishyasringar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    Composer

  • Sumangali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    Composer · Actor

  • Vande Mataram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    Actor

Career shape

A full career of 121 titles from 1939 to 1978.

Most popular right now

Parakkum Pavai (1966)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting120 of 121: 115 only acting, 5 with another role · typical Midcredits score78thDirecting1 of 121: 0 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting1 of 121: 0 only writing, 1 with another roleMusic4 of 121: 1 only music, 3 with another roleOther crew3 of 121: 0 only other crew, 3 with another role

121 titles, 5 with more than one role — acting and music overlap on 3 of them.

By decade

1930s1 · acting1940s11 · 10 acting · 4 crew1950s28 · 28 acting · 2 crew1960s61 · acting1970s20 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Chittor V. Nagaiah's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 74th percentile, the median of the 13 of 14 with a score; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 54th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

63rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

10thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 13 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th3

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 13 titles are Mixed.

  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

Anta Mana Manchike (1972)

99th percentile spread · 54% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Lava Kusa (1963)

Midcredits 98th · 89% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Chittor V. Nagaiah work with?

People who share at least 2 of Chittor V. Nagaiah's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Mikkilineni shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors

Composers