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Aarani Mantalu
''Aarani Mantalu'' is a Telugu language, Telugu film starring Chiranjeevi and Kavitha (actress), Kavitha. It was the first Chiranjeevi film to be dubbed to Tamil. In the Tamil dubbed version, editor Mohan dubbed for Chiranjeevi, the well known producer and father of Tamil director Mohan Raja and Actor Jayam Ravi. Plot Ravi's (Chiranjeevi) sister Sarada (Subhashini) is raped and murdered by a gang of four, who is acquitted. Ravi gets revenge on the four rapists by killing each of them, but he finds each of them dead beforehand. Cast * Chiranjeevi as Ravi * Kavitha (actress), Kavitha as Latha * Prasad Babu as Inspector Raghu * Subhashini as Sarada * Hari Babu * Ceylon Manohar as David * Navakanth * Jayamalini * Giri Babu as Giri * Raavi Kondala Rao as Latha's father * Rallapalli (actor), Rallapalli as constable * R. Narayana Murthy as rowdy References External links * 1980 films Films scored by Satyam (composer) 1980s Telugu-language films {{1980s-Telugu-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi (born Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad; 22 August 1955) is an Indian actor, film producer and former politician, who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. Chiranjeevi starred in over 150 feature films in Telugu language, Telugu, as well as some films in Hindi, Tamil language, Tamil and Kannada. He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential actors of Telugu cinema. In a film career spanning over four decades, he won the Andhra Pradesh state's highest film award, the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, three Nandi Awards, and nine Filmfare Awards South, Filmfare Awards, Telugu. In 2006, he was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, for his contributions to Cinema of India, Indian cinema. Chiranjeevi began his acting career in 1978 with ''Punadhirallu''. However, ''Pranam Khareedu'' was released earlier at the box office. In 1987, he starred in ''Swayamkrushi'' which was dubbed into Russian and was screened at the Moscow Internation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kavitha (actress)
Kavitha Dasaratharaj, known professionally as Kavitha, is an Indian actress and politician who predominantly works in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada film industries, she also acted in few Malayalam movies as well. She is well known for her supporting roles in Telugu-language movies like ''Aada Paandavulu'' (2013), ''Chethilo Cheyyesi'' (2010), ''Meenakshi'' (2005), and ''Yugalageetham'' (2010). She hails from Andhra Pradesh and her mother tongue is Telugu. Her husband and her son died due to COVID-19 in 2021. Film career Kavitha's family hails from Nidamarru village near Tadepalligudem city of West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh state. She entered film industry when she was 11 years old by making her debut in Tamil movie ''O Manju'' and Telugu movie ''Siri Siri Muvva'', both movies were released in 1976. She acted more than 350 movies in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages. Awards Filmography ''This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.'' Telugu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chellapilla Satyam
Chellapilla Satyanarayana Sastry (1933 - 12 January 1989), known mononymously as Satyam, was an Indian music composer. He was popular in the Telugu and Kannada film industries in the 1960s to 1980s. Sathyam is best remembered as "Andhra R. D. Burman Rahul Dev Burman (27 June 1939 – 4 January 1994) was an Indian music director who is considered one of the most influential composers of India. From the 1960s to the 1990s, Burman composed musical scores for 331 films. Burman did major work w ...". He also composed a handful of Cinema of West Bengal, Bengali, Bhojpuri cinema, Bhojpuri, and Hindi cinema, Hindi films. Satyam was born in Gunanupuram village,Komarada mandal in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh. He had acted in some plays with popular writer Rajasri and others at Vizianagaram. He later shifted to Madras and worked in the orchestra of P. Adinarayana Rao and T. V. Raju. He worked as an assistant composer in the magnum opus film ''Suvarna Sundari'' (1957). He deb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telugu Language
Telugu (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken by Telugu people predominantly living in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where it is also the official language. It is the most widely spoken member of the Dravidian language family and one of the twenty-two scheduled languages of the Republic of India. It is one of the few languages that has primary official status in more than one Indian state, alongside Hindi and Bengali. Telugu is one of six languages designated as a classical language (of India) by the Government of India. Telugu is also a linguistic minority in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, West Bengal, and the union territories of Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is also spoken by members of the Telugu diaspora spread across countries like United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand in the Anglosphere; Myanmar, Malaysia, South Africa, Mauritius; and the Arabian Gulf count ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohan Raja
Mohan Raja is an Indian filmmaker and screenwriter who primarily works in Tamil and Telugu film industries. After making his debut in the Telugu cinema, Telugu film ''Hanuman Junction (film), Hanuman Junction'' (2001), he went on to remake several successful Telugu films into Tamil, beginning with ''Jayam (2003 film), Jayam'' (2003) which also launched his brother Jayam Ravi, Ravi as a leading actor. Raja then collaborated with Ravi for three consecutive commercially successful films, ''M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi'' (2004), ''Something Something... Unakkum Enakkum'' (2006) and ''Santosh Subramaniam'' (2008), all of which were remakes of successful Telugu films. After a period of mixed success, he returned with his first original script, ''Thani Oruvan'' (2015) which went on to become one of the most profitable Tamil films of 2015. Career 2001–2004: Early career and initial success As a result of his father senior editor A. Mohan's involvement in the film industry, Raja regular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayam Ravi
Mohan Ravi (born 10 September 1980), better known by his stage name Jayam Ravi, is an Indian actor who works in the Tamil film industry. He has won a Filmfare Award and three SIIMA Awards. The son of veteran film editor A. Mohan, Ravi made his debut as a Child artist in the Telugu film '' Bava Bavamaridi'' (1993), produced by his father. The success of a later film '' Jayam'' prompted the title to become a prefix to his stage name, and he continued to collaborate with his brother for other films including '' M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi'' (2004), ''Unakkum Enakkum'' (2006), ''Santhosh Subramaniam'' (2008) and ''Thani Oruvan'' (2015). Early life and family Jayam Ravi was born as Mohan Ravi in Tirumangalam, Madurai. His father is the veteran film editor A. Mohan, a Tamil Rowther. his elder brother Mohan Raja is a film director, with most of his films featuring Ravi in the lead role, while his sister Roja is a dentist. Ravi grew up in both Chennai and Hyderabad. He completed his s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prasad Babu
Prasad Babu is an Indian actor who acts in predominantly Telugu films and also TV serials. Filmography * ''Punadhirallu'' * ''Anthuleni Katha'' * ''Mana Voori Pandavulu'' (1978) * '' I Love You'' (1979) * '' Aarani Mantalu'' (1980) * ''Bobbili Puli'' (1982) * ''Nivuru Gappina Nippu'' (1982) * ''Bangaru Koduku'' (1982) * ''Nijam Chepithe Nerama'' (1983) as Subbudu * '' Jebu Donga'' (1987) * ''Trinetrudu'' (1988) * ''Rudraveena'' (1988) * '' Khaidi No. 786'' (1988) * '' Yamudiki Mogudu'' * '' Anna Chellelu'' (1988) as Dr. Giri *'' Unnal Mudiyum Thambi'' (Tamil) *''Kondaveeti Donga'' (1990) as Forest Officer *'' Raja Vikramarka'' (1990) as Thangavelu *''Kodama Simham'' (1990) *''Gang Leader'' (1991) *''Assembly Rowdy'' (1991) * ''Allari Mogudu'' (1992) * ''Ghatotkachudu'' (1995) * ''Pandurangadu'' * ''Jayam Manadera'' (2000) *'' Murari'' (2001) * ''Neti Gandhi'' *''Jaatara'' * ''Krishnavataram'' * ''Thiladanam'' * ''Apparao Nelatappadu'' * ''Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule'' * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subhashini
Subhashini (born 2 August 1965) is a South Indian films and television actress. Her sister is famous actress Jayasudha. Both of them are nieces of famous actress and director Vijaya Nirmala. She worked with Rajini's Johnny movie's songAasaiya Kaathula thoodhu vittu. She shared the screen with her sister in films like ''Sivaranjani'' (1978), "Doctor Cine-actor" and '' Meghasandesam'' (1983). Subhashini acted in the hit film '' Arundhati''; she played the role of villain's mother. She also acts in serials like Nagaastram (E-TV), Sundarakanda (Gemini TV) and in Sun TV's ''Chellamay''. Subhashini's daughter Pooja also acted in a film but she gave it up Partial filmography Malayalam * ''Grihalakshmi'' (1981) * ''Kallan Pavithran'' (1981) * ''Aranjaanam'' (1982) * ''Asthi'' (1983) * ''Minnaram'' (1994) Telugu * ''Sivaranjani'' (1978) * ''Maa voollo mahasivudu'' (1978) * ''Urvasi Neeve Naa Preyasi'' (1979) * ''Tiger'' (1979) * ''Prema Kanuka'' (1981) * ''Agni poolu'' (1981) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ceylon Manohar
Ceylon Manohar ( ta, சிலோன் மனோகர்) ( – 22 January 2018), popular name of A. E. Manoharan (Anthony Pillai Emmanuel Manoharan) also known as Surangani Manohar ( ta, சுராங்கனி மனோகர் ), was a pop singer and actor. He has played roles in Tamil films and other Sri Lankan Tamil works. Manoharan was 73 when he died in Chennai of age-related ailments. He is majorly known for the song "Surangani", which attained cult status in the 1970s and 1980s in Tamil Nadu. Although he is best remembered as a singer, Manohar had his sights set on acting from a very young age. He began acting in plays when he was a student at St John's College in Jaffna in the 1960s. Like many Sri Lankans of his era, Manohar came to India to pursue his higher studies. While he was a BA student in Trichy, he would go regularly to what was then Madras to try and get a role in a film. At that time all he could manage was a minor role in Maanavan, a 1970 film prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayamalini
Jayamalini (or Jaya Malini) is an Indian actress who has acted in more than 500 Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi movies. Career She was introduced to Tollywood in 1975 by Vittalacharya in the movie he produced, ''Aadadani Adrustam''. She acted in several Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam movies. She learned dancing from Heeralal master. She had a very big hit in the 1978 Telugu remake ''Jaganmohini''. Personal life She married Parthiban, a police inspector on 19 July 1994 and settled in Chennai with her only son. In 2005, the former actress and dancer was busy looking for a writer to help pen her biography. Her sister Jyothi Lakshmi was also a cabaret dancer in films. Selected filmography Tamil * '' Salem Vishnu'' (1990) * '' Aalay Pathu Malai Mathu'' (1990) * '' Rathinapuri Ilavarasan'' (1989) * '' Anthapura Marmam'' (1988) * '' Makkal En Pakkam'' (1987) * '' Kudumbam Oru Koyil'' (1987) * '' Raja Nee Vazhga'' (1986) * ''Andha Oru Nimidam'' (1985) * '' May ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giri Babu
Yerra Seshagiri Rao, popularly known as Giri Babu, is an Indian actor, producer, and director who primarily woks in Telugu films. His son, Raghu Babu, is a notable actor-director. Career Giri Babu hails from a middle class agricultural family in Ravinuthala village Prakasam district. He moved to Madras to pursue a career in films. Babu started his career as a lead actor but later portrayed antagonistic and comedic roles. Filmography Director Producer Actor #''Jagame Maya (1973) #''Chandee'' #''Dorababu'' as Shankar #''Jyothi'' (1976) as Shankara #''Maa Daivam'' (1976) #''Vadhu Varulu'' (1976) #''Swami Drohulu'' (1976) #'' Kurukshetram'' (1977) as Dushasana #''Premalekhalu'' (1977) #''Indra Dhanussu'' (1977) #''Devathalara Deevinchandi'' (1977) #''Kalpana'' (1977) as Seshu #''Dongala Dopidi'' (1978) #''Simha garjana'' (1978) #''Dudu Basavanna'' (1978) as Kotaiah #'' Kumara Raja'' (1978) #''Karunamayudu'' (1978) as Saint John #''Shri Rama Raksha'' (1978) #'' Athani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raavi Kondala Rao
Raavi Kondala Rao (11 February 1932 – 28 July 2020) was an Indian actor, screenwriter, playwright, and journalist who worked in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He acted in over 400 films. He won Nandi Award for Best Story Writer for '' Pelli Pusthakam'' (1991) and won Nandi Award for Best Book on Telugu Cinema for ''Black and White''. He made his film debut with '' Sobha'' in 1958 as an actor. '' Preminchi Choodu'' (1964) won him recognition as an actor. He is known for his collaborations with Bapu-Ramana. He worked as a writer for notable films like ''Brundavanam'' (1992), ''Bhairava Dweepam'' (1994), '' Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam'' (1996). Besides films, he worked as an editor, writer and columnist for English and Telugu newspapers and magazines. He worked as the associate editor for the then popular film magazine ''Vijaya Chitra'' from 1966 to 1990. Later, he joined Chandamama Vijaya production house as a writer and executive producer. Early life Raavi Kondala Rao wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
