He played Kannappa, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva who plucks his eyes to offer to Srikalahasti Linga.
Rangoon Rowdy
Krishnam Raju gave an action-packed performance by playing a small-time goon, Raju, who saves his community.
Tandra Paparayudu
In this biopic, he played Tandra Paparayudu, the Army General who royally gave his life in the Battle of Bobbili. He also won a Filmfare Best Actor award.
Amaradeepam
Played the protagonist, Hari, in a classic love story where he loses his memory but wins back his love.
Bobbili Brahmanna
Brahmanna, a village head who defeats a wicked man. This legendary film and Amaradeepam also fetched him the Nandi Award.
Manavoori Pandavulu
He played Krishna in the story of 5 youngsters who protect the village from its chief. The movie also featured Chiranjeevi, Rao Gopala Rao and Murali Mohan.
Trisulam
He played Ramu, a young man with strong ideals, who saved his village from evil Zamindar.