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Chalam (actor)
Chalam (born Simhachalam Korada) (18 May 1929 - 4 May 1989) was an Indian film actor, and producer known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema, and Telugu theatre. In 1971 he produced and acted in '' Mattilo Manikyam'' which won the Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 19th National Film Awards. In a film career spanning 30 years, Chalam was starred in about 150 films in a variety of roles. Personal life Chalam married Ramanakumari, and changed his name to Ramana Chalam. They have 3 children. Ramana Kumari died in 1964 in a fire accident. Chalam later married, to Urvasi Sharada, his co-star in her debut film, ''Tandrulu Kodukulu'' in 1972. They later divorced in 1984. Death Chalam died on 4 May 1989. Due to alcohol addication.in his final days he also suffered from depression. Selected Filmography Actor * ''Kodarikam'' (1953) * ''Naa Chellelu'' (1953) * '' Thodu Dongalu'' (1954) * ''Jataka Phalam'' (1954) * ''Vadinagaari Gajulu'' (1955) * ''Santanam'' (1955) * ''Bhale Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palakollu
Palakollu is a city and the administrative headquarters of Palakollu Mandal in Narasapuram revenue division in West Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Palakollu is situated in Coastal Andhra region of the state. It occupies . Census of India, census, it has a population of about 61,284 and a Urban area, Metro population of about 81,199. Palakollu Municipality merged five Grama panchayats of Seven village's (Kontheru, Adavipalem, Palakollu Rural, Bhaggeswaram, Poolapalli, Varidhanam And Ullamparru) on dated 7 January 2020. the Seven Village's population of 42,932 (as 2011 Census) It around occupies and after merged palakollu municipality It around occupies with 35 election wards it is total population of 1,04,216 (as 2011 Census) and making it the third most populous urban area in West Godavari, West Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh. It is a part of Eluru Urban Development Authority. In 2018, as per the ''Swachh Bharat mission'' of the Ministry of Urba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vagdanam
''Vagdanam'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film, written and directed by Acharya Aatreya. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by Pendyala. It is based on the novel ''Datta'', written by Saratchandra Chatterjee. The film was a box office failure. Plot Vishwanatham (Nagayya) Zamindar, Ranganatham (Gummadi) his Diwan, and Jagannatham are three childhood friends. Since Jagannatham has married a low caste girl he has been ostracized from the village. But Vishwanatham always befriends him financially for his son Suryam's (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) education and promises to wedlock his daughter Vijaya (Krishna Kumari) with Suryam. It begrudges deceitful Ranganatham as he aspires to couple up Vijaya with his son Chandram (Chalam) a haughty. Suddenly, Jagannatham dies, and knowing it, Vishwanatham also passes away leaving Vijaya's responsibility to Ranganatham. Meanwhile, Suryam completes his medicine, returns, establishes a hospital ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adugu Jaadalu
''Adugu Jaadalu'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language philosophical film, produced by the M. Sambasiva Rao, G. Vandanamon under Nava Jyothi Films banner It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna, S. V. Ranga Rao with music composed by Master Venu. Plot Dr. Krishna (S. V. Ranga Rao) is a noble person who is enriched with human values & norms and dedicated his life to his hospital. Krishna is making research on inventing an anti-polio medicine. Dr. Vijay (N. T. Rama Rao) the grandson of Zamindar Padmasri Sivaramakrishna Prasad (Relangi) is a medical graduate, he still enjoys life in the frolic. Vijay & Parvati (Jamuna), the only daughter of Dr. Krishna always gets into petty quarrels. Once, Dr. Krishna visits a seaside resort for rest when he gets a severe breathing attack. At the same time, Vijay also meets with an accident, and the oxygen cylinder which was brought for Dr. Krishna is utilized for Vijay. By which, Dr. Krishna dies and his hospital & patients become an orphan. After comi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Navaratri (1966 Film)
''Navaratri'' () is a 1966 Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Pictures banner and directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. The film is a remake of the Tamil film with the same title (1964), and has Savitri reprising her role. Nageswara Rao got high critical acclaim for his portrayal of nine characters. This film is regarded to have some of the finest ever performances by him. In the song ''Addala Meda Vundi'', heavy star cast Jayalalitha, Kanchana, Jamuna and Girija make guest appearances as patients admitted in mental hospital. Plot The plot of the movie is based on what happens during Navaratri (Nava means Nine and Ratri means Night). The film opens with the narrator explaining that there are nine types of human behaviors (Navarasam), such as Wonder, Fear, Compassion, Anger, Equanimity, Disgust, Elegance, Bravery and Bliss and that Nageswara Rao's nine roles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Visala Hrudayalu
''Visala Hrudayalu'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Donepudi Krishna Murthy and directed by B. S. Narayana. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film's title was earlier announced as ''Preminchi Pelli Chesuko'' before getting renamed. The movie is a remake of 1963 Kannada movie ''Mana Mecchida Madadi''. Plot Vishwanadham (Gummadi), after the death of his first wife, his father-in-law Bhadraiah (V. Nagayya), makes a second alliance for him in a rich family hiding the fact that he was already married and his son Shankaram (N. T. Rama Rao) is nurtured by his grandfather. Vishwanadham makes secret arrangements for Shankaram's higher education by keeping him in his friend Pattabhi's (Nagabhushanam) house. Pattabhi has two daughters, Parvathi (Krishna Kumari) and Indira (Chandrakala). Sharankaram and Parvathi fall in love, knowing this, Pattabhi necks Shankaram out of the house. Parvathi also leaves with him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aatma Gowravam
''Aatma Gowravam'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Viswanath. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao Akkineni Nageswara Rao (20 September 1923 – 22 January 2014), widely known as ANR, was an Indian actor and producer, known for his works majorly in Telugu cinema. He starred in many landmark films in his seventy five-year career, and became on ..., Kanchana (actress), Kanchana and Rajasree, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. It is produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under Annapurna Studios#Annapurna Pictures, Annapurna Pictures banner. The film is the directorial debut of Viswanath. It is based on the novel of same name by Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani, and won two Nandi Awards. The film was screened at the Asian and African film Festival at Tashkent. Plot The film begins with a wealthy couple Zamindar Varahala Rao and his shrew wife Santana Lakshmi who are perturbed as they are childless. Once Zamindar visits the village where he endears a peasant R ... [...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 Yedukon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima
''Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima'' is a 1965 Telugu film written and directed by B. V. Prasad in his debut. The film is based on the stories related to Sri Varaha Narasimha Kshetram of Simhachalam in Andhra Pradesh, India. Plot The story begins with Mahavishnu in his Narasimha Avatar, killing Hiranyakashipu. Prahlada requests him to reduce his anger. Quieted, Narasimha blesses him. Prahlada requests him to show his Varaha avatar and to bless his devotees on the hill. Mahavishnu obliges him and takes the form of Varaha Narasimha. Cast Soundtrack There are 12 songs and padyams in the film. * "Andala O Sundara Anuragala" (Lyrics: Rajasri;)(Singers: P. Susheela and S. Janaki) * "Baboo Biraana Kanipinchara Kanipinchi Naa Baadha Tholaginchara" (Lyrics: Rajasri;)(Singer: S. Janaki) * "Chinnari Ponnari Vennela Raasi Jo Jo" (Lyrics: Rajasri;)(Singer: S. Janaki) * "Haayiga Edo Teeyaga Naa Kalale Pandaga" (Lyrics: Rajasri;)(Singer: P. Susheela) * "Jayahe Mohana Roopa Gaana Kalaapa" (Ly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Satyanarayana Mahathyam
''Sri Satyanarayana Mahathyam'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by S. Rajinikanth. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by Ghantasala. Plot The film begins with the entrance of '' Kali Yuga'', due to which situations on earth become disastrous. Bhudevi prays to Vishnu to take another avatar which Lakshmi opposes. So, Vishnu sends a messenger to earth in the form of a baby boy who is adopted by Saint Sunanda as God's gift and names him Satyadas. King Sivakeshava an idiotic person feels like God's incarnation who compels the public to worship himself and sends his assistants Nandi & Pakshi to execute the commandment. Once they observe Satyadas praying to Vishnu and capture him. Vishnu sends Narada for his protection and orders him to use it as a tool to propagate a religious ritual '' Satyanarayana Vratam'' on earth. Firstly, Satyadas makes a Brahmin perform the ritual, who is weeping for the death of their daughte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalavari Kodalu
''Kalavari Kodalu'' ( Daughter-in-law of a Wealthy Family) is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by K. Hemambaradhara Rao under the Raghuram Pictures banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. Plot Dr. Anand and Shankar are best friends. Shankar is a famous Veena player and his sister Latha is a classical singer. Once Shankar leaves for a music competition and dies in an accident. Now Latha is alone, so Anand gives her shelter in his house where Latha gains everyone's affection and loves Anand. Afterward, she learns that Anand's marriage is already settled with his maternal uncle Sivanandam's daughter Rani and leaves the house. The train in which she is traveling has an accident when she loses her voice. Everyone thinks that she is dead but she is protected by a priest. Time passes, Anand becomes a famous ENT specialist and according to his mother Rajalakshmi's wish, he marries Rani. The priest takes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babruvahana
In the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata'', Babruvahana ( sa, बब्रुवाहन) is the son of Arjuna, a Pandava prince, and Chitrangada, the princess of Manalura. Babruvahana was adopted as the heir of Manalura by his maternal grandfather and later reigned at the kingdom. Legend According to the ''Mahabharata'', Babruvahana is the son of Arjuna and his wife, Chitrangada. He is the rebirth of Tvasta. Birth Manipura was a kingdom in India. It was ruled by a king named Chitravahana. He had a daughter named Chitrangada, whom he named after the Madhulika flower. For multiple generations, the dynasty did not have more than one heir. Since Chitrasena did not have any other heir, he trained Chitrangada in warfare and rule. Chitrangada was well-versed in warfare and acquired the skills to protect the people of her land. The account is described in Rabindranath Tagore's play ''Chitra'', where Tagore depicts Chitrangada as a warrior dressed in male clothes. Arjuna fell in love ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babruvahana (1964 Film)
''Babruvahana'' is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by C. Jaganmohana Rao under the Sri National Art Pictures banner and directed by Samudrala Sr. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, S. Varalakshmi and Chalam, with music composed by Paamarthi. The film is based on the life of '' Babruvahana'', one of the sons of Arjuna. Plot The film begins during the time of Dvapara Yuga when Arjuna (N. T. Rama Rao) was making an around-the-earth trip for one year, gets acquainted with many ladies and marries them, such as Ulupi (Rajasulochana), daughter of Nagaraja Kouravya (C.S.R), Chitrangada (S. Varalakshmi), daughter of Vichitra Vahana (Relangi), King of Manipura and finally Subhadra (L. Vijayalakshmi), sister of Lord Krishna (Kanta Rao). Chitangada gives birth to a baby boy Babruvahana (Chalam). Time passes, and Babruvahana becomes king of Manipura. After completion of the Kurukshetra War, Dharma Raja (Mikkilineni) performs '' Ashwamedha Yaaga'' by sending Arjuna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
