C. Nagabushanam (19 March 1922 – 5 May 1995) was an Indian actor known for his works in

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and Telugu theatre. He acted in more than 350 films from the 1950s to the 1980s. He primarily acted in

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and

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roles. Nagabushanam was a trendsetter in enacting comic villain characters. He was also known by the title “Natabhooshana” (). He acted in with more than 5000 shows of the

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''Raktha Kanneeru'' () due to which he also became known as “Raktha Kanneeru Nagabhushanam”. His first film was '' Palletooru'' (1952). He also played the lead role in the 1956 film '' Edi Nijam'' which won the Certificate of Merit at the 4th National Film Awards.Edi Nijam in Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006; pp: 134-5. His other notable films include '' Mayabazar'' (1957), '' Mosagallaku Mosagadu'' (1971), '' Mohammad bin Tughlaq'' (1972), ''Ida Lokam'' (1973), '' Andala Ramudu'' (1973), and '' Kurukshetram'' (1977). Nagabushanam also produced a handful of films, including '' Natakala Rayudu'' (1969) and '' Oke Kutumbam'' (1970). He died on 5 May 1995.

Personal life

Chundi Nagabhushanam was born into a Telugu speaking family in Nellore,

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. He did odd jobs before he joined the railways and later the film industry. Nagabhushanam had three sons and two daughters and seven grand children. None of them are into film industry.

Filmography

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* {{authority control Telugu male actors 1920s births 1995 deaths Telugu comedians Indian male comedians 20th-century Indian male actors Indian male film actors Male actors in Telugu cinema 20th-century Indian comedians