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Aapad Bandhavudu
''Aapadbandhavudu'' () is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath. Produced by Edida Nageswara Rao's Poornodaya Movie Creations, the film stars Chiranjeevi and Meenakshi Seshadri while Jandhyala, Sarath Babu, and Geetha play supporting roles. It was the third collaboration between Chiranjeevi and Viswanath after ''Subhalekha'' (1982) and '' Swayam Krushi'' (1987). The film won critical acclaim with five state Nandi Awards, including the Nandi Award for Best Actor for Chiranjeevi, and the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for Chiranjeevi. The film was screened at the International Film Festival of India, the Asia Pacific Film Festival, and the AISFM Film Festival. The film was later dubbed and released into Tamil as ''Veera Marudhu''. Plot Madhava (Chiranjeevi) is a loyal friend, servant, and cowherd to Hema (Meenakshi Seshadri) and her father (Jandhyala). He also performs in dramas, in which he portrays Lord Shiva. Hema's father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jandhyala
Jandhyala Subrahmanya Sastry (14 January 1951 – 19 June 2001), known mononymously by his surname Jandhyala, was an Indian film director, screenwriter, playwright, and actor known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He is popularly known as Hasya Brahma (). In a career spanning more than two decades, he directed over 40 films and wrote the dialogue for more than 300 films. He won three state Nandi Awards one each for Best Director, Best Story Writer, and Best Dialogue Writer and one Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu. ''The Hindu'' referred to him as the 'King of Comedy in Tollywood'. Jandhyala was interested in theatre right from his childhood. In his college days, he wrote many plays that became popular. He later entered the film industry in 1976 and established himself as a versatile writer penning commercial blockbusters such as '' Adavi Ramudu'' (1977), ''Vetagadu'' (1979) as well as critically-acclaimed films like ''Siri Siri Muvva'' (1976), '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annapurna International School Of Film And Media
Annapurna College of Film and Media is a Film School based in Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India. It's India's first private, non-profit media school. The institute was founded by the Akkineni family, including Nagarjuna (actor), Nagarjuna and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. ACFM offers courses in acting, directing, cinematography, editing, writing and producing. Campus ACFM is on the grounds of an Annapurna Studio. Spread across 22 Acres, Annapurna Studios showcases itself as a technically advanced and integrated film & media hub. Academics On 20 June 2012, Annapurna College of Film and Media (AISFM) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, to provide India's first government-recognized, full-time degree courses in filmmaking. The MoU is for a period of four years. Acting Course ACFM holds two six-month acting courses every year. International collaborations ''Northwestern University'' Annapurna College of Film and Media (ACFM) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry (born Chembolu Seetharama Sastry; 20 May 1955 – 30 November 2021) was an Indian poet and lyricist known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He acquired the stage name Sirivennela after writing the lyrics for K. Viswanath's directorial film of the same name in 1986. Sastry has garnered several awards including eleven state Nandi Awards and four Filmfare Awards South for his work. He has penned lyrics for over 3000 songs until 2020. In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for his contributions towards the field of arts and aesthetics. Early life Chembolu Seetharama Sastry was born on 20 May 1955 in Anakapalli in Andhra Pradesh, India. Career Seetharama Sastry was a lyricist for K. Viswanath with ''Sirivennela''. A particular highlight of the movie is the song "Vidhata Thalapuna", sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela. The song is about Aum, the most sacred syllable in Hinduis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhuvanachandra
Bhuvana Chandra is an Indian lyricist, renowned for his work in the Telugu cinema. He served in the Indian Air Force for 18 years before turning into a lyricist. He penned lyrics for more than 2000 songs. He also wrote more than 100 stories, a novel, and many articles in magazines. He participated as a judge in some reality shows. He also acted in the film ''Welcome Obama'' directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Personal life Bhuvana Chandra was born in Gullapudi, Krishna district and brought up in Chintalapudi, West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. He used to frequent the library and read a lot of books since his childhood. He learned Typing, and Shorthand and held tuition for students to make a living. Along with a friend, he went for the selections of Indian Air Force and got selected. His first posting was in Delhi. He served in the Indian Air Force and took voluntary retirement before turning into a lyricist. He participated in the Indo-Pakistan war in 1971 and recei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allari Mogudu
''Allari Mogudu'' () is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by K. Krishna Mohan Rao under R K Associates. The film stars Mohan Babu, Meena and Ramya Krishna. It was remade in Kannada as '' Gadibidi Ganda'' (1993), in Tamil as '' Veera'' (1994), and in Hindi as ''Saajan Chale Sasural'' (1996). The 2015 film ''Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu'' serves as a sequel to ''Allari Mogudu''. Plot Gopal ( Mohan Babu) comes to the city from his village for a song contest. He meets Satyam (Brahmanandam) in the city and they both work hard for the song contest. Gopal tells Satyam about how he fell in love with Neelambari (Meena) and how he got her to love him. Neelambari is the daughter of a song teacher in his village. He came to this contest so he could win the money and pay off the loan his mother had to the village leader. They both work together and end up winning the song contest. Gopal then goes back to his village with joy and fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lahari Music
Lahari Recording Company is an Indian music company based in Bangalore. It owns a music label called "Lahari Music" also a film production company called "Lahari Films LLP". They later ventured into construction under the name of HomEquity India Private Limited brand. History The company was established in 1974 by Manohar Naidu with a seed capital of Rs.500. Over the last three decades it has acquired Premaloka in Kannada, Roja, Dalapathi in Tamil and Telugu and Malayalam languages. In addition to film songs, Lahari music also produces sugam sangeetha, folk, classical and devotional albums. In 2015, Lahari made a deal with major music distributor T-Series (company), T-Series which allowed T-Series to take over the role of marketing Lahari Music's entire catalogue on YouTube and television. Lahari Music continues to operate in music acquisition, and delivery of content to streaming and radio. Filmography Kannada Malayalam Telugu Tamil Lahari Films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukku Raju
Mukku Raju (Sagiraju Rajamraju) was a Tollywood film choreographer and actor. Raju started his career as choreographer in Tamil Cinema / Kollywood, but ended as an actor and has acted in over 1000 films. He also directed and wrote scripts for a few films. He started a dancers associations in Madras Chennai (, ), formerly known as Madras ( the official name until 1996), is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost Indian state. The largest city of the state in area and population, Chennai is located on the Coromandel Coast of th ..., later moved to Hyderabad and co-founded the Telugu Dancers and Directors Association, to support and help the budding directors and dancers. He received the Nandi Award for Best Character Actor in 2008 for his film ''1940 Lo Oka Gramam (A Village in 1940)''. Raju was also an Ayurveda, Ayurveda practitioner and a Multilingualism, Multilinguist and was best known by the name Sagi Rajan Raju in his hometown, Kumudavalli. Raju passed ... [...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] |
Vijayachander
Vijayachander, (born Vijayachander Telidevara), is an Indian actor, director and producer, known for his works in Telugu cinema, theatre, and television. Regarded as one of the finest character actor's of Telugu cinema, Vijayachander has appeared in more than forty feature films in a variety of roles. Vijayachander is known for his path-breaking works in biographical films; He essayed Jesus of Nazareth in the 1978 film ''Karunamayudu'' which he produced, and won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film; He then enacted his own maternal Grandfather Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu in the 1982 film '' Andhra Kesari'' for which he has received the state Nandi Special Jury Award. He then essayed Sai Baba of Shirdi in the 1986 classic '' Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam'' which was screened at the International Film Festival of India; In the same year, he appeared as saint Vemana in the super hit ''Vemana Charithra''. In 1989, he starred in the Maniratnam directed Romantic drama film, ''Geeta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suthi Velu
Kurumaddali Lakshmi Narasimha Rao (7 August 1947 – 16 September 2012), better known by his stage name Suthi Velu, was an Indian actor and comedian known for his works in Telugu cinema. He has acted in more than 200 films, and won four state Nandi Awards. Early life Suthi Velu's father was a teacher. From an early age he was interested in drama and also developed an interest in acting. He then decided to take up acting seriously. At the age of 7, he had given a stage performance in his town. His father discouraged him and asked him not to show interest in acting. He started his film career with ''Mudda Mandaaram'' (1981), and acted in many of Jandhyala's films, which made him famous. Career Suthivelu's comedy spanned from 1980 to 2000 in Tollywood. He is famous for timing his dialogues and expressions, particularly in director Jandhyala's comedy films. His collaboration with Suthi Veerabhadra Rao is very popular and the duo was nicknamed ''Suthi Janta''. During his childho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalpana Rai
Kalpana Rai (9 May 1950 – 6 February 2008) was an Indian actress from Andhra Pradesh who predominantly appeared in Telugu films. She acted in more than 430 films. She was born in Kakinada. Personal life Kalpana Rai was born in Kakinada. She had experience in stage, through which she entered into films. Though she acted in more than 400 films she died poor. Career She made her debut as an actress with the film O Seeta Katha ''O Seeta Katha'' () is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Viswanath. The film won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (Silver), and the Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu). The film was later remade both in Malayalam and Tamil lan ... in 1974. She was known for comical roles with peculiar dialect of Godavari districts. Her last film was Soggadu (2005). Notable Filmography Death She died because of her illness at her residence in Indiranagar, Hyderabad. Even though she acted in more than 400 films she could not save much. Movie Arti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaikala Satyanarayana
Kaikala Satyanarayana (25 July 1935 – 23 December 2022) was an Indian actor, producer, director, and politician who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. He appeared in over 750 films and served as the Member of Parliament in the 11th Lok Sabha representing Machilipatnam constituency from Telugu Desam Party. He was the recipient of the 2011 Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, and 2017 Filmfare Award for lifetime achievement in Telugu cinema. Early life Kaikala Satyanarayana was born on 25 July 1935 to Kaikala Laxmi Narayana from Kavutaram village in Krishna district. Having completed his primary education in Gudlavalleru and intermediate education in Vijayawada, Satyanarayana graduated from Gudivada College. Career Kaikala was first noticed by D. L. Narayana, who offered him a role in his film ''Sipayi Koothuru'' directed by Changayya in 1959. Though it did not do well at the box office, he was noticed for his resemblance to N.T. Rama Rao. They found him as a prospective candidate t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
