M. S. Narayana

M. S. Narayana (16 April 1951 – 23 January 2015) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in Telugu cinema. Narayana was a highly respected and popular comedian in Telugu films.

He died on 23 January 2015 due to organ failure in Hyderabad.

Career
Actor and comedian M.S. Narayana, a veteran actor with over 750 films to his credit. His debut movie as an actor is Pedarayudu which was released in 1995. Narayana dabbled in theatre initially while working as a lecturer and entered the film industry as a writer before being introduced as an actor. The actor, who was known for his inimitable, witty style of acting was a master of comedy and one who could carry off the humour elements of a movie with elan. Among his latest films is 'Manam' (2014) in which three generations of the Akkineni family acted and the last in which thespian, late Akkineni Nageswara Rao acted. Other prominent films include 'Badshah' with NTR in 2013, 'Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu' with Pawan Kalyan and 'Julayi' with Allu Arjun in 2012 and Mahesh Babu's runaway success 'Dookudu' in 2011.

Mr Narayana won five Nandi awards presented by Andhra Pradesh Government as a Best male comedian. He acted in two Tamil films – Nootrenbadhu and Maharaja (both 2011). He made his debut as a director in the film Koduku starring his son Vikram. Another movie directed by him was Bhajantrilu. He penned dialogues for eight films.

Guinness record
Narayana became very popular for his comedian roles in Tollywood. During the promotion of Dileep Kumar and Priyal Gor starrer film Saheba Subramanyam, he claimed that he started his career in 1997, at the age of 46. Since then, he has acted in over 700 films in a short period of just 17 years. He expected a Guinness record, where the record holder Brahmanandam, acted in 700 films in 20 years, whereas he did it just in 17 years. His friends appealed to the Guinness Records Academy to recognise him.

Filmography
Below are the selected filmography of M. S. Narayana


 * 1995: Pedarayudu as Acharya
 * 1997: Maa Nannaki Pelli as Shravani's father
 * 1998: Bavagaru Bagunnara? as doctor treating Srihari's Character
 * 1999: Samarasimha Reddy
 * 1999: Ramsakkanodu
 * 2000: Sardukupodaam Randi as Singaraju Lingaraju
 * 2001: Anandam as House owner
 * 2001: Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as chanti
 * 2002: Aadi as Nagi Reddy Assistant (Narayana)
 * 2002: Indra as Thief
 * 2002: Sontham as Bhogeswara Rao
 * 2002: Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu as Doctor
 * 2003: Sivamani as Sheikh Imam's client
 * 2003: Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi as Broker
 * 2005: Hungama 
 * 2005: Bunny as Principal
 * 2006: Andarivaadu as Thatharao, Govinda's friend
 * 2007: Chirutha as Charan's boss
 * 2008: King as Chorus Narayana
 * 2008: Ready as Junior Sasthry
 * 2009: Anjaneyulu as Prakash
 * 2010: Namo Venkatesa as palasa
 * 2010: Darling as Appalanaidu
 * 2011: Dookudu as Bokka Venkateshwara Rao
 * 2011: Badrinath as Chupke
 * 2011:Pilla Zamindar as Telugu lecturer Uddhandam
 * 2012: Julai as C.I. Valmiki
 * 2012: Daruvu as Chitragupta
 * 2012: Shadow as Dr. Donga Srinivasa Rao alias Psycho Seenu
 * 2013: Kevvu Keka as Subbarao
 * 2013: Attarintiki Daredi as Balu
 * 2013: Baadshah as Revenge Nageshwara Rao
 * 2013:Venkatadri Express as taxi driver
 * 2014: Aagadu as Database Daanaiah
 * 2014: Race Gurram as Teashop Owner (Lucky's adoptive uncle)
 * 2015: Pataas as Tsunami Star Subhash
 * 2015: Sher as Lungi Baba
 * 2015: S/O Satyamurthy as Pallavi's paternal uncle (Final Film)

Awards and nominations

 * Nandi Awards
 * Best Male Comedian - Maa Nannaki Pelli (2000)
 * Best Male Comedian - Ramsakkanodu (1999)
 * Best Male Comedian - Sardukupodaam Randi (2000)
 * Best Male Comedian - Sivamani (2003)
 * Best Male Comedian - Dookudu (2011)


 * Filmfare Awards South
 * Best Supporting Actor – Telugu - Dookudu (2011)


 * CineMAA Awards
 * Best Actor (Jury) - Dookudu (2011)