King Nagarjuna, not only excels as an actor but also plays significant roles behind the scenes. Over his three-decade-long career, Nagarjuna has been in the news for introducing talented directors to the film industry. Over his career of more than thirty years, he has provided opportunities to numerous filmmakers.
Ram Gopal Varma
In 1989, Nagarjuna paved the way for Ram Gopal Varma’s directorial debut with “Siva,” a blockbuster hit in Telugu. The film, also released in Hindi as “Shiva” in 1990, marked Nagarjuna’s entry into Bollywood.
Geetha Krishna
Nagarjuna played a key role in Geetha Krishna’s entry into Tollywood with the film “Sankeerthana” in 1987, a tale of love and challenges faced by a village goddess.
Narayana Rao Uppalapati
In 1991, Nagarjuna supported Narayana Rao Uppalapati’s directorial debut, “Jaitra Yatra,” depicting the struggles of Teja against local politicians and corrupt police officers.
Praveen Gandhi
Praveen Gandhi, with Nagarjuna’s backing, directed “Ratchagan” in 1997, narrating a love story amid high-profile challenges. Despite mixed reviews, it showcased Nagarjuna’s commitment to nurturing new talent.
VR Pratap
Late filmmaker VR Pratap’s first film, “Nuvvu Vasthavani” (2002), was directed for Nagarjuna, exploring the dynamics of a singer’s relationship with his visually impaired love interest.
RR Shinde
Director RR Shinde stepped into the director’s chair with Nagarjuna in 2000, creating the romantic hit “Ninne Premista,” an official remake of the Tamil film “Nee Varuvai Ena.”
Dasarath
Dasarath, introduced by Nagarjuna through the blockbuster “Santhosam,” continued to contribute to Tollywood with films like “Mr. Perfect” featuring Prabhas.
Lawrance
Renowned choreographer Lawrance turned to director with Nagarjuna’s film Mass.
Vijay Binni
The latest addition to this list is choreographer Vijay Binni, who made his directorial debut with “Naa Saami Ranga,” starring Nagarjuna. This film that has hit the screens recently marks another collaboration between Nagarjuna and a promising new director.
