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15th Santosham Film Awards
The 15th Santosham Film Awards is an awards ceremony held at Hyderabad, India on 12 August 2017 recognized the best films and performances from the Tollywood films and music released in 2016, along with special honors for lifetime contributions and a few special awards. The awards are annually presented by '' Santosham'' magazine. Honorary Awards * Santosham Lifetime Achievement Award – Roja Ramani * Santosham Dasari Smarakam Award (Producer) – Allu Aravind * Santosham Dasari Smarakam Award (Actor) – Murali Mohan * Santosham Dasari Smarakam Award (Writer) – Paruchuri brothers * Santosham Dasari Smarakam Award (Film Journalism) – Pasupuleti Ramaravu * Santosham Allu Ramalingaiah Smarakam Award – Saptagiri Main Awards Film Music Special Awards * Critic's Choice Best Debut Director – Bellamkonda Ramakrishna Reddy for ''Drushyam (2016)'' * Special Jury Award for Best Actress – Mannara Chopra for ''Thikka (2016)'' *Best Film Journalist – Bhaagya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gachibowli
Gachibowli is a suburb of Hyderabad, Telangana, India, located in the Serilingampally mandal of the Rangareddy district. It is situated about 5 km away from HITEC City, another IT hub. Gachibowli is home to numerous tech companies and residential units. It has a vast area and is dotted with rocky surface and hillocks all around. Etymology The word ‘Gachi’ means lime mortar and ‘bowli’ comes from the word ‘baoli’ which means a well. Thus the area ‘Gachibowli’ is named after the presence of a well plastered with limestone. The Asaf Jahi period 200 year old Gachibowli Stepwell, next to Jama Masjid-E-Dilawarsha Begum, was revived and inaugurated in November 2021. Gachibowli- ORR Junction There are multi-level flyovers at the Outer Ring Road entrance at the Gachibowli Junction, which are constructed as part of Strategic Road Development Program (SRDP). As per 2022 traffic study conducted by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), the peak hour traf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santosham Best Director Award
The Santosham Best Director Award is given by the ''Santosham Film'' magazine as part of its annual Santosham Film Awards for Telugu film Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Telugu cinema is based in Film Nagar, Hy ...s. The award was first given in 2003. Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won. Winners References {{reflist Santosham Film Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tharun Bhascker
Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam (born 5 November 1988) is an Indian film director, writer, actor, and television presenter who works in Telugu cinema. He directed the critically acclaimed romantic comedy film ''Pelli Choopulu'' (2016), which won him the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu and Best Screenplay – Dialogues. He later directed ''Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi'' (2018), and made his debut in a lead role with ''Meeku Maathrame Cheptha'' (2019). Early life Tharun Bhascker was born on 5 November 1988 in Madras and was raised in Hyderabad. His father hailed from Warangal, Telangana, while his mother is from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Bhasckar studied at Hyderabad Public School, and Swami Vivekananda Institute of Technology. He later graduated from New York Film Academy. His father, Uday Bhaskar, died in 2015. His mother, Geetha Bhaskar, made her acting debut in Sekhar Kammula's ''Fidaa'' (2017). Film career Bhascker started his career with short films such as ''Anuk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vidyullekha Raman
Vidyullekha Raman (born 4 November 1991), also known as Vidyu Raman, is an Indian actress and comedienne who appears in Tamil and Telugu films. The daughter of actor Mohan Raman, Vidyullekha made her debut in Gautham Vasudev Menon's 2012 ''Neethaane En Ponvasantham''. She won the Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian for the film ''Run Raja Run'' (2014). Early life and career Vidyullekha did her schooling in Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School and later went to MCTM Matriculation, where she developed an interest for theatre and acting. She gained her popularity doing stage productions during her college years at M.O.P. Vaishnav College, where she graduated with a degree in Visual Communication. She has had over 7 years of theater experience. She made her debut in Gautham Vasudev Menon's 2012 bilingual films ''Neethaane En Ponvasantham'' and ''Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu'', appearing as Jenny, a friend of the character portrayed by Samantha. The actress has since played pivota ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aadhi Pinisetty
Aadhi Pinisetty is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil language, Tamil and Telugu language, Telugu films. He is the recipient of a Nandi Awards, Nandi Award and a SIIMA Award, in addition to two nominations for Filmfare Awards South. Born to film director Ravi Raja Pinisetty, he debuted in 2006 with the Telugu film ''Oka V Chitram.'' His first prominent role was in the Tamil film ''Eeram'' (2009), produced by director S. Shankar. Early life Aadhi Pinisetty was born into a Telugu language, Telugu-speaking family. His father, Ravi Raja Pinisetty has directed over 50 films. He grew up in Chennai and was schooled at Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai, Don Bosco. Career Pinisetty made his debut in 2006 with the Teja (director), Teja-directed ''Oka V Chitram''. He later appeared in the Tamil film ''Mirugam'' (2007). In 2009, he starred in the supernatural thriller ''Eeram''. In 2010, he had two releases, ''Ayyanar (film), Ayyanar'' and ''Aadu Puli'', which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santosham Best Villain Award
The Santosham Best Villain Award is given by ''Santosham Film'' as part of its annual Santosham Film Awards for Telugu film Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Telugu cinema is based in Film Nagar, Hy ...s. The award was first given in 2003. References {{Reflist Santosham Film Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Srikanth (Telugu Actor)
Meka Srikanth (born 23 March 1968) is an Indian actor who is known for works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has appeared in more than 120 films. The actor has received one state Nandi Awards, Nandi Award, and one Filmfare Award South. He has starred in films like ''Swarabhishekam'', which won the National Film Awards, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for 2004. Srikanth's another film ''Virodhi (2011 film), Virodhi'' premiered at the Indian panorama section, at the 2011 International Film Festival of India. ''Sri Rama Rajyam'' also had a special screening at International Film Festival of India on 28 November 2011. He has also appeared in some other language films including Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil language, Tamil films. Early life Srikanth was born on 23 March 1968 in Gangavati, Karnataka, Gangavati of present-day Karnataka, India. His father, Meka Parameswara Rao (19462020), was a wealthy landlord who migrated from Mekavaripalem of Krishna district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Aa
''A Aa'' is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy family film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by S. Radha Krishna of Haarika & Hassine Creations. The film stars Nithiin, Samantha and Anupama Parameswaran. Mickey J Meyer composed the score and soundtrack. The film is loosely based on the novel ''Meena'' written by Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani, which has earlier been adapted into the 1973 film ''Meena'' by Vijaya Nirmala, starring Krishna. The plot follows Anasuya Ramalingam, daughter of Mahalakshmi, a rich and strict businesswoman, who falls in love with her cousin, Anand, an ex-chef when she is sent to visit her aunt in a village. Launched officially in September 2015, the film's principal photography took place in October 2015 and ended in April 2016. The film was released on 2 June 2016, after multiple postponements. Samantha won several accolades including a Best Actress award at the 64th Filmfare Awards South and Best Performance in a Leadi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samantha Akkineni
Samantha Ruth Prabhu (formerly: Samantha Akkineni; born 28 April 1987) is an Indian actress who mainly works in Telugu and Tamil film industries. She is a recipient of several awards, including four South Filmfare Awards, six South Indian International Movie Awards and two Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards. She has established herself as one of the leading actresses in Telugu and Tamil cinema. Samantha worked part-time on modeling assignments while pursuing a degree in commerce. She soon received offers for film roles and made her acting debut in Gautham Vasudev Menon's critically acclaimed Telugu romance film, '' Ye Maaya Chesave'' (2010), which fetched her the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Actress and a Nandi Award. Samantha then became the second actress ever to win both the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu in the same year, for her performances in the films ''Neethaane En Ponvasantham'' (2012) and ''Eega'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santosham Best Actress Award
The Santosham Best Actress Award is given by the ''Santosham Film'' magazine as part of its annual Santosham Film Awards for Telugu films. The award was first given to Asin Asin Thottumkal (born 26 October 1985), known mononymously as Asin, is a former Indian actress who appeared predominantly in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu films. She is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer. She has received three Filmfare Awards. She ... in 2003. Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won. Superlatives Winners References {{reflist Santosham Film Awards Film awards for lead actress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Premam (2016 Film)
''Premam'' () is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language coming-of-age romantic drama film co-written and directed by Chandoo Mondeti. It is a remake of the 2015 Malayalam film of the same name, and features Naga Chaitanya and Shruti Haasan, portraying the respective roles played by Nivin Pauly and Sai Pallavi in the original, whilst Madonna Sebastian and Anupama Parameswaran reprise their roles from the original. Venkatesh and Nagarjuna appear in guest roles. The plot shows Vikram and his friends' life from teenage to adulthood. Principal photography commenced in September 2015, and ended within June 2016. The college portion, which became a crucial part of the original, was shot in Andhra University in Vizag, whereas two songs were shot at Norway. The film's cinematography was handled by Karthik Ghattamaneni and the editing was done by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao. The film's soundtrack was composed by Rajesh Murugesan and Gopi Sundar, with former retaining four songs from the original, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naga Chaitanya
Akkineni Naga Chaitanya (born 23 November 1986) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He made his acting debut with ''Josh'' (2009) and his breakthrough came with Gautham Vasudev Menon-directed ''Ye Maaya Chesave'' (2010). He has won several film awards including Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South, Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor and SIIMA Award for Best Actor (Critics). In his initial years he appeared in successful films including '' 100% Love'' (2011), ''Tadakha'' (2013) and ''Manam'' (2014) along with few films that did not perform well. Chaitanya is known for his notable work in films such as ''Premam'' (2016), ''Majili'' (2019), ''Venky Mama'' (2019), '' Love Story'' (2021) and '' Bangarraju'' (2022). He married actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu in October 2017, but they got separated in October 2021. Early life Chaitanya was born on 23 November 1986 in Hyderabad to actor Akkineni Nagarjuna and Lakshmi Daggubati. His paternal grandfathe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
