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Aacharya Aatreya
Acharya Aatreya (born Kilambi Venkata Narasimhacharyulu ) (7 May 1921 – 13 September 1989) was an Indian poet, lyricist, playwright, and screenwriter known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He received the state Nandi Award for Best Lyricist in 1981 for "Andamaina Lokamani" from the film ''Tholikoodi Koosindi''. He is popularly known as ''Manasu Kavi (''). Life Athreya was born on 7 May 1921 in Mangalampadu village near Sullurpeta, Nellore district of the Madras Presidency of British India. His birthname was Kilambi Venkata Narasimhacharyulu. He took ''Acharya'' from his birth name and ''Aatreya'' his Gotra name, combined them as ''Acharya Aatreya'' and adopted it as his pen name. As a student in Nellore and Chittoor he wrote several plays. He abandoned his studies to participate in Quit India Movement and was jailed. After releasing from jail, he had worked as a clerk in a settlement office and worked as an assistant editor of the journal ''Zamin Raith ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangalampadu
Mangalam-padu is a village in Nellore district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Sullurpeta mandal. Transport Road Sullurpet is the nearest town to Mangalampadu. Sullurpet is 13 km away from here. Road connectivity is there from Sullurpet to Mangalampadu. Rail Sullurpet Rail Way Station is the very nearby railway station to Mangalampadu. You can reach from Sullurpet to Mangalampadu by road after that. Bus APSRTC runs Number of buses from major cities to here. References {{Nellore district Villages in Nellore district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam
''Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam'' is 1960 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by P. Pullaiah and produced by V. Venkateswarlu. It is based on the Venkateswara avatar of Vishnu at Tirumala. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri, and S. Varalakshmi with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The film was dubbed into Tamil and released as ''Srinivasa Kalyanam''. Plot The film begins with the advent of ''Kali Yuga'', the earth faces threats of all sorts. To reduce its burden, Saptharishis, helmed by Kasyapa Muni perform a ''Yagna'', Narada Maharshi arrives there and asks who the patron deity of the sacrifice is. Unable to answer, the sages send Bhrigu Maharshi to test Trimurthi's. After testing Lord Siva and Brahma, he reaches Vaikuntha when the Lord Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi are in a playful mood and ignores Bhrigu. Angered by this, Bhrigu kicks Vishnu in the chest. To pacify the sage, Vishnu held his legs and pressed the eye in his foot the symbol of his ego ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prem Nagar (1971 Film)
''Prema Nagar'' () is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language romance film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vanisri with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film is based on a novel of the same name by Koduri Kausalya Devi. ''Prema Nagar'' was an all time blockbuster, grossing ₹1.45 crores at the box office. D. Ramanaidu whose earlier films had failed and was in financial troubles had a dramatic turnaround in his career with the stupendous success of ''Prema Nagar''. The film had a theatrical run of over 750 days. The film was remade in Tamil as ''Vasantha Maligai'' (1972) and in Hindi as '' Prem Nagar'' (1974) by K. S. Prakash Rao himself. Plot Kalyan (Akkineni Nageswara Rao), the second son of a wealthy Zamindar family, is a happy-go-lucky guy who enjoys his life with wine and women. Latha (Vanisri) a middle-class woman working as an air hostess, lives with her father (Gummadi), m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mattilo Manikyam
''Mattilo Manikyam'' () is a 1971 Telugu drama film directed by B. V. Prasad. It is produced by actor Chalam. The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu in 1971. Cast * P. Bhanumathi as Lalitha * Chalam as Manikyam * Jamuna as Lakshmi * Dhulipala as Mallayya * Prabhakar Reddy as Raghavaiah * Padmanabham Soundtrack * "Saranam Nee Divya Charanam Nee Naamamento Madhuram" (Singer: Bhanumathi) * "Malli Malli Padali Ee Paata" (Lyrics: Mylavarapu Gopi; Singer: P. Susheela) * "Naa Maate Nee Maatai Chadavali" (Lyrics: Aathreya; Singers: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam (4 June 1946 – 25 September 2020), also referred to as SPB or SP Balu or Balu, was an Indian playback singer, television presenter, actor, music composer, dubbing artist, and film producer. He is wi ... and P. Susheela) * "Rimjhim Rimjhim Hyderabad" (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy; Singer: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam) * "Vasthe Istha Naa Moogamanasu" (Lyrics: Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akka Chellelu
''Akka Chellelu'' () is a 1970 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by V. B. Rajendra Prasad and directed by A. Sanjeevi. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sowcar Janaki, Krishna and Vijaya Nirmala, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was a remake of the Tamil film ''Akka Thangai'' (1969). Plot The film begins with Justice Ramachandra Rao belongs to a highly reputed family and lives along with his mother Shantamma, and younger brother Venu a law student. On the other side, Janaki is an illiterate innocent woman whose life ambition is to make her younger sister Vijaya an advocate to serve the truth. Fortunately, Venu and Vijaya are classmates and love birds. Once Ramachandra Rao sees Janaki and likes her. Thereafter, Janaki crosses many hurdles, toils hard, and successfully establishes Vijaya as a lawyer. Soon after, Dharmayya trustworthy person of Ramachandra Rao also a well-wisher of Janaki fixes their alliance. Knowing it, Venu and Vijaya are felt with joy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natakala Rayudu
''Natakala Rayudu'' is a Telugu-language drama film directed by A. Sanjeevi. It is led by the famous character actor Nagabhushanam. It is based on the 1951 Hindi film '' Albela'' starring Bhagwan. Plot Adiseshayya (Nagayya) has two sons and a daughter. His younger son Bujjibabu (Nagabhushanam) likes acting very much. Because of this he loses many jobs shown by his father. Finally they have a big quarrel and Bujjibabu is sent out of his home by his father. His mother blesses him to become a big star. He spends a horrible life without food and is forced to be a domestic worker in the house of Geetha Devi (Kanchana). She identifies the actor in him and gives a chance to act in her company. In spite of resistance from Manager Rajasekhar (Padmanabham) and Hero Prem Kumar (Prabhakar Reddy), he grows to a big star. Geetha Devi loves Bujjibabu. But he concentrates on acting mostly and becomes a big star. After becoming a star, he goes home and finds them facing many problems. Finally h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brahmachari (Telugu Film)
''Brahmachari'' () is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Productions banner and directed by T. Rama Rao. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. It was released on 1 February 1968. The film was remade in Hindi as ''Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari'' (1971). Plot The film begins with Ramakrishna a devout worshiper of Lord Hanuman and vows celibacy. Vasantha his colleague endears his nobleness. Raisahib Parandhamaiah his father a domineering paterfamilias is distressed by Ramakrishna. Once the college visits a picnic where unintentionally Ramakrishna misplaces Vasantha's locket. So, as regret, he bestows his locket when his naughty friend takes a photograph and also writes a love letter to Vasantha forging Ramakrishna's signature. Parallelly, in a glimpse, Raisahib plots to perform the espousal of Ramakrishna with Kokila the daughter of tycoon Bangaraiah, and love inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Private Master
''Private Master'' is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Viswanath. The titular private master is played by Ram Mohan with Krishna as the main antagonist. The film title ''Private Master'' is special for its use of English in an era of Telugu-only titles. The producer decided to use an English title which in Telugu Telugu may refer to: * Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of India *Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India * Telugu script, used to write the Telugu language ** Telugu (Unicode block), a block of Telugu characters in Unicode S ... means "Tuition Teacher". Plot Sridhar Rao appears as a wealthy man with two daughters, Sundari and Raaji. Prasad Rao is appointed as a private master for Raaji. While tutoring Raaji, Prasad falls in love with Sundari. Sundari and Prasad decide to marry with the permission of their elders. Meanwhile, a young man named Krishna is seeking to make his fortune and is prepared to do anything to achieve hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tene Manasulu
''Thene Manasulu'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language romance film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao and written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. The film stars Krishna (Telugu actor), Krishna, Ram Mohan (actor), Ram Mohan, Sandhya Rani and Sukanya. It revolves a young girl (Sukanya) falls in love with a man (Krishna), not realising he is the same man her was marriage was initially fixed with. Thene Manasulu is based on K. R. K. Mohan's novel ''Vakrinchina Sarala Rekhalu''. It was the first major role given to actor Krishna Ghattamaneni and also the acting debut for Rammohan, Sandhya Rani and Sukanya. The film was produced by C. Sundaram under Babu Movies, photographed by P. S. Selvaraj, and edited by T. Krishna. It was the first Telugu social film to be shot completely in colour. Thene Manasulu was released on 31 March 1965 and became a commercial success. It was remade in Hindi as ''Doli (film), Doli'' (1969). Plot Sita and Bhanumathi are friends. Chittibabu and Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Preminchi Choodu (1965 Film)
''Preminchi Choodu'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by P. Pullayya. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jaggayya, Rajasree and Kanchana. The film was produced by V. Venkateswarlu. Music was composed by Master Venu. The film is a remake of the Tamil film ''Kadhalikka Neramillai'' (1964). Plot The film begins in an estate where its proprietor Buchabbai has two daughters Kanchanamala & Ratnamala. During their studies, Kanchana falls for a handsome guy Srinivasa Rao / Vasu, the son of another big shot Subbarayudu. After their return, once, Kanchana & Ratna squabble with a naughty guy Ranga Rao that works as the assistant manager at their father's office. So, they terminate him hence Ranga declares a strike in front of their house when Ranga & Ratna are smitten. Parallelly, a glimpse, Varahala Raju the son of Buchabbai, is impassioned to direct a movie for which he pesters his father. Plus, he loves Meenakshi the daughter of their manager Yedukonda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antastulu
''Antastulu'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by V. B. Rajendra Prasad and directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, Krishna Kumari with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu in 1965. The film won two Nandi Awards. Plot The film begins with Zamindar Raja Jaganatha Rao is affluent and obsessed with discipline and doesn't show any preference between family members and workers; if anyone dares to break the rules, he punishes them harshly. So, his wife Roopa Devi, and elder son Raghu oblige accordingly, whereas the younger son Chinnababu finds these rules too annoying. Jaganatha Rao learns about Chinababu's ideas and warns him twice but he does not listen, so, furious Jaganatha Rao seeks to punish him when he dies out of shock. As a result, Raghu wants to leave the house when Jaganatha Rao allows him a huge amount and asks him to live a rich li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gudi Gantalu
''Gudi Gantalu'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by Ghantasala. The film was produced by Sunderlal Nehata and Doondy. It is a remake of the Tamil film ''Aalayamani'' (1962). Plot Vasu is an affluent gentleman who does not have anyone for family. He had lost his parents at an early age and grew up in the presence of servants in his huge bungalow. Because of this, he has various psychological imbalances. He has a close relative named Bhadrayya who wants his daughter Subhadra to marry into Vasu's vast wealth and estate. Subhadra herself is in love with her classmate Hari. However, Hari and Kasthuri are in love with each other. She is the daughter of Subbayya who works as a clerk in Vasu's estate. Hari's father had died serving in Vasu's estate and as such Vasu and Hari have a brotherly bond. He supports the latter's education and treats him like his own brother. Kast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
