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Chakri (composer)
Gilla Chakradhar (15 June 1974 – 15 December 2014), known professionally as Chakri, was an Indian music composer and singer who worked in Telugu cinema. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu for '' Satyam'' (2003) & Nandi Award for Best Music Director for Simha (2010). Early life Gilla Chakradhar was born on 15 June 1974 in Kambalapalli, a village of the Mahabubabad district, Telangana. Career Chakri is known for composing music. He has been a part of around 85 movies. He started his career as a music director with the Movie ''Bachi'' directed by Puri Jagannadh. He won the best singer award for ''Satyam'' in the Tollywood Filmfare Awards and a Nandi Award for ''Simha''. He created many musical hits for Ravi Teja and director Puri Jagannadh, working on nine films with the former and ten films with the latter. Wikipedia:Citation_needed.html" ;"title="nowiki/> ''citation_needed''.html" ;"title="Wikipedia:Citation needed">''citation needed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh (, abbr. AP) is a state in the south-eastern coastal region of India. It is the seventh-largest state by area covering an area of and tenth-most populous state with 49,386,799 inhabitants. It is bordered by Telangana to the north-west, Chhattisgarh to the north, Odisha to the north-east, Tamil Nadu to the south, Karnataka to the west and the Bay of Bengal to the east. It has the second longest coastline in India after Gujarat, of about . Andhra State was the first state to be formed on a linguistic basis in India on 1 October 1953. On 1 November 1956, Andhra State was merged with the Telugu-speaking areas (ten districts) of the Hyderabad State to form United Andhra Pradesh. ln 2014 these merged areas of Hyderabad State are bifurcated from United Andhra Pradesh to form new state Telangana . Present form of Andhra similar to Andhra state.but some mandalas like Bhadrachalam still with Telangana. Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Kurnool is People Capital of And ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandi Awards
The Nandi Awards are the awards that recognise the excellence in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu television, and Lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. Presented annually by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the award is named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of the Telugu people. Nandi Awards are presented in four categories: Gold (Swarnam), Silver (Rajatam), Bronze (Kamsyam), and Copper (Raagi). A variant, the Nandi Natakotsavam Awards for Theatre, is also given every year by the government for social, mythological and poetic dramas. History The Government of Andhra Pradesh commissioned the Nandi Film Awards to recognise and commend the best films produced in the Telugu language in Andhra Pradesh from 1964 onwards. The objective of the film awards is to encourage the production of films in the Telugu language with high technical excellence and aesthetic values bearing cultural, educational, and social relevance and also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oka Raju Oka Rani
''Oka Raju Oka Rani'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by newcomer Yogi. The film features Ravi Teja and Namitha in the lead roles. Music has been composed by Chakri. The movie released on 19 June 2003. Cast Production Director Sobhan debuted as an actor with this film. Soundtrack The soundtrack is composed by Chakri and lyrics are written by director Trivikram Srinivas Trivikram Srinivas (born Akella Naga Srinivasa Sarma; 7 November 1971), often credited as Trivikram, is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. In 2021, he became one of the highest-paid directors in South Indian ci .... ''The Hindu'' said that "The album, ''Oka Raju Oka Rani'', certainly deserves more than just one hearing". Release ''Idlebrain'' gave the film a rating of three out of five and said that "The film is good in the first half of the second half. However, the climax scene of Ravi Teja convincing Tanikella Bharani about ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
''Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language sports drama film directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film stars Ravi Teja, Jayasudha, Asin Thottumkal (in her major Telugu debut), and Prakash Raj, while Ali, and Subbaraju play supporting roles. The film released on 19 April 2003. It was first remade in Odia as ''Katha Deithili Maa Ku , Then'' in Tamil as '' M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi'', in Kannada as ''Maurya'', and in Bhojpuri as ''Jigarwala''. It was commercially successful the box-office and was one of the biggest Telugu hits of 2003. Plot Chandu's (Ravi Teja) entire life is about his mother Lakshmi (Jayasudha), a college lecturer. They together live in Hyderabad. When Chandu was a little boy, Lakshmi separated from her husband Raghuveer (Prakash Raj). Chandu is a great kickboxer and is very passionate about it. He later meets Mugambigambal (Asin) aka Chennai, a Tamil girl from Chennai, and starts to fall in love with her. Chandu's happy life is suddenly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabaddi Kabaddi (2003 Film)
''Kabaddi Kabaddi'' is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language sports romantic comedy film produced by Valluripally Ramesh Babu for Maharshi Cinema, and directed by Venky. Starring Jagapati Babu, Kalyani and music composed by Chakri. Plot The film begins in the village Venkannapalem where Rambabu a typical village bloke is the son of a weaver Veerabhadrayah. He spends most of his time with his gang from different age groups. Kaveri is the sister of Nagendra head of the adjacent village Sakhinetipally. Nagendra is the coach of the Sakhinetipally Kabaddi team which has won 99 matches continuously all over the state. Rambabu crushes Kaveri at the first sight, and after a while, she too responds. Nagendra objects to it as Rambabu is wayward. In the clash, Rambabu challenges to defeat the Sakhinetipally Kabaddi team and asks for Kaveri's hand in bonus, Nagendra agrees to it. Now, Rambabu is in the process of gathering his team, he requires 11 members to play, but no one comes to his aid. So, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhanalakshmi, I Love You
''Dhanalakshmi, I Love You'' is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Siva Nageswara Rao and starring Allari Naresh, Aditya Om, Naresh, and Ankitha. It is based on the Malayalam film '' Ramji Rao Speaking'' (1989). Cast * Allari Naresh as Raju *Aditya Om as Shyam * Naresh as Babu Rao * Ankitha as Dhana Lakshmi * Sony Raj * Balayya *Banerjee as Kabeera *Tanikella Bharani as Babu Nayak * Suman Setty * Dharmavarapu Subramanyam as the bank manager * Ahuti Prasad as Devi Prasad Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Chakri. Release and reception The film released on 18 October 2002. Gudipoodi Srihari of ''The Hindu ''The Hindu'' is an Indian English-language daily newspaper owned by The Hindu Group, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It began as a weekly in 1878 and became a daily in 1889. It is one of the Indian newspapers of record and the secon ...'' opined that "Histrionically speaking, it is the senior Naresh who steals the limelight, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammayilu Abbayilu
''Ammayilu Abbayilu'' is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language romantic film starring Vijay Sai, Mohit, Sonu Sood, Debina, and Vidya. Cast * Vijay as Prasad * Sonu Sood as Rakesh * Mohit as Sanjay * Debina Bonnerjee as Anju * Vidya Rao as Manju * Madhumitha as Ranjani * Swapna Madhuri * Subhashini * Ravi Babu * Chalapati Rao * Surya * Krishna Bhagavaan * Chitram Seenu * Dharmavarapu Subramanyam * Lakshmipati Lakshmipati () is an epithet of the Hindu deity Vishnu. It refers to his status of being the consort of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, as well as being associated with her attribute of prosperity. Legend After the events of the Samudra Manthana, ... * Ramya Sri * Devi Charan Soundtrack The music of this film was composed by Chakri and the lyrics were written by Bhaskarabhatla Ravikumar. References External links * 2000s Telugu-language films Films directed by Ravi Babu Films scored by Chakri {{2000s-Telugu-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juniors (film)
''Juniors'' is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language coming of age- romantic drama film directed and co-written by debutant J Pulla Rao. It is a remake of the Tamil film ''Thulluvadho Ilamai'' (2002). The film stars Allari Naresh and Shireen, who reprises her role from the original, along with newcomers Pavan and Anil in supporting roles. Plot Cast * Allari Naresh as Mahesh * Shireen as Pooja *Pavan *Anil *Tanikella Bharani * Prakash Raj as the principal *Vizag Prasad as Pooja's father *Sudhakar as a vagabond *Lakshmipati *Jr. Relangi *Gautam Raju *Sattenna as a teacher *Dasanna *Pardhasaaradhi *Prudhvi Raj *Banerjee *Shweta Menon Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Chakri. Release and reception Gudipoodi Srihari of ''The Hindu'' criticised the film and stated that "Naresh and all the other college boys and girls get childish cheap roles. Even Naresh the only star attraction in the cast turns out to be a dud. Shireen, a debutante is a total misfit in the cast. Ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idiot (2002 Film)
''Idiot: O Chanti Gaadi Prema Katha'' () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language action romantic comedy film which released on 22 August 2002 and was directed by Puri Jagannadh. It was the second collaboration between Ravi Teja and Puri Jagannadh after the successful film '' Itlu Sravani Subramanyam''. The dialogue was written by Puri Jagannadh with soundtrack by Chakri. This film stars Ravi Teja and Rakshita. It turned out to be a ''Blockbuster''. The film ran for 100 days in 36 centres. The film was a remake of director's own 2002 Kannada movie '' Appu''. Plot Chantigadu is the son of a head constable Venkata Swamy. Chanti is a guy with a carefree attitude. He is beaten by a rival gang at night and was rescued by a beautiful girl Suchitra. She pays his hospital bills and donates her blood. She is gone from the hospital by the time Chanti became conscious. When Chanti's friends inform him about the girl who rescued him, he starts loving her immediately for her goodheartedness, thoug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru
''Avunu, Valliddaru Ista Paddaru!'' () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Vamsy. It won many awards including the Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award. The film's music is composed by Chakri. Plot Morampudi Anil Sai Kumar is a well-educated but unemployed youth who comes to the city in search of a job. After attending a hundred interviews, he is offered a night watchman job by an employer who is impressed by Anil's honesty and dignity of labour. Anil starts looking for a room to stay in a nearby colony. Satyanandam stays in the colony and takes care of a house of his friend living in America, collecting rent for him. Swathi stays in that house and works in a software firm. Satyanandam is interested in collecting a second rent for himself and offers the house to Anil on the condition that he can stay there only during the day, without Swathi's knowledge. Anil agrees and moves into the house. Anil is impressed by the way the room is decorate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaduthu Paaduthu
''Aaduthu Paaduthu'' () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Devi Prasad. The film stars Srikanth, Sunil and Gayatri. The film was a box office success. It is a remake of the Malayalam film '' Ee Parakkum Thalika'' (2001). Cast *Srikanth as Gopi * Sunil as Papi *Gayatri as Gayatri / Vasanthi *Brahmanandam as a cop *Dharmavarapu Subramanyam as the sub-inspector *Tanikella Bharani as Gopi's father * M. S. Narayana as the cook *Gautham Raju * Aditya * Naveen * Sathibabu * Sana Production Srikanth plays an unemployed youth. Gayatri makes her debuts in Telugu with this film. The film was almost entirely shot in a bus. Soundtrack Music by Chakri. *"Aaduthu Paaduthu" - Ravi Varma, R B Jeeva *"Chamakku Chamakku" - Kausalya *"Navvave Chilakamma" - Pramod Babloo, Santhoshini, Vishwa *"Neeli Neeli" - Hariharan, Kousalya *"Rukumani" – Tippu, Moorthy Reception Gudipoodi Srihari of ''The Hindu'' gave the film a negative review and opined that "IT H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Itlu Sravani Subramanyam
''Itlu Sravani Subramanyam'' ( Regards, Sravani and Subramanyam) is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh. This film stars Ravi Teja, Tanu Roy and Sheen (the latter two make their debut). The plot follows two strangers who desire to unite following a suicide attempt. The music was composed by Chakri with cinematography by K. Dutt and editing by Marthand K. Venkatesh. The film released on 14 September 2001 and was successful at the box office. Jagannadh won Nandi Award for Best Story Writer for the film. It is remade in Tamil as ''Thavam''. Plot Sravani and Subramanyam are strangers who meet at the suicide point on Vizag's seashore. Before attempting the suicide, they tell each other the reason of ending their lives and duly write suicide notes. Sravani's relatives-cum-guardians nag her for the ancestral money while Subramanyam is cheated by a friend who took a lump sum of money in a liue of getting a job in Dubai. Sravani an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
