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Chalapati Rao
Chalapathi Rao (8 May 1944 – 24 December 2022) was an Indian actor and producer known for comedy and villainous roles in Telugu cinema. He acted in different roles in more than 600 films. Personal life and death Rao hailed from Baliparru, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. His son Ravi Babu is an actor, director and producer in Tollywood. Rao died from a heart attack on 24 December 2022, at the age of 78. Partial filmography As actor #Gudachari 116 (1966) # Sakshi (1967) # Buddhimantudu (1969) #Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka (1969) # Kathanayakudu (1969) #Mayani Mamata (1970) #Pettandarulu (1970) # Sampoorna Ramayanam (1971) #Adrusta Jathakudu (1971) #Kalam Marindi (1972) #Desoddharakulu (1973) # Andalaramudu (1973) #Doctor Babu (1973) #Tatamma Kala (1974) #Yamagola (1975) #Annadammula Anubandham (1975) #Manushulanta Okkate (1976) #Yamagola (1977) #Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977) #Yuga Purushudu (1978) #Driver Ramudu (1979) #Vetagadu (1979) #Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madras Presidency
The Madras Presidency, or the Presidency of Fort St. George, also known as Madras Province, was an administrative subdivision (presidency) of British India. At its greatest extent, the presidency included most of southern India, including the whole of the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra state and some parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha and the union territory of Lakshadweep. The city of Madras was the winter capital of the Presidency and Ootacamund or Ooty, the summer capital. The coastal regions and northern part of Island of Ceylon at that time was a part of Madras Presidency from 1793 to 1798 when it was created a Crown colony. Madras Presidency was neighboured by the Kingdom of Mysore on the northwest, Kingdom of Cochin on the southwest, and the Kingdom of Hyderabad on the north. Some parts of the presidency were also flanked by Bombay Presidency ( Konkan) and Central Provinces and Berar (Madhya Pradesh). In 1639, the English East India Company purchased the vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalam Marindi
''Kalam Marindi'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Viswanath and produced by Bommisetty, Hanumantha Rao & Vasiraju Prakasam. The story is based on the concept of untouchability and casteism and is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Cast * Gummadi as Lakshmipati * Anjali Devi * Sobhan Babu as Srinivas * Sarada as Shanti * Rao Gopala Rao as Koteshu * Chandra Mohan as Krishnavatharam *Potti Prasad * Suryakantam as Srinivas' grandmother * Sakshi Ranga Rao as Seshavatharam * Pushpa Kumari as Thayaru *Geetanjali as Geetha *Raavi Kondala Rao *Allu Ramalingaiah as MLA Ekambareshwar Rao *Nirmalamma as Shanti's aunt *Devadas Kanakala * Chalapathi Rao as Doctor *K.V. Chalam *P. J. Sarma as Doctor Songs *"Emitayya Sarasalu" (Lyrics: Kosaraju Raghavaiah) *"Mundarunna Chinnadani" (Lyrics: Daasarathi Krishnamacharyulu) *"Sannajaji Sogasundi" (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy) *"Nijam Telugusukondi O YuvakullarA" (Lyrics: Dasarathi Krishnamacharyulu) *"Om Namo Narayanaya" (Lyrics: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akbar Salim Anarkali
''Akbar Salim Anarkali'' is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language historical romance film produced & directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. The film stars Rama Rao, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Deepa, with music composed by C. Ramchandra. It is based on the legend of the romance between the Mughal prince Salim (later known as Jahangir) and the court dancer Anarkali, which is disapproved of by the emperor Akbar. The film was unsuccessful. Plot The film begins with empire Akbar, who does not have a male heir, undertakes a pilgrimage to a shrine to pray that his wife Jodha give birth to a son. Later, Tansen the singer in his court, brings the emperor news of his son's birth. Overjoyed at his prayers being answered Akbar gives Tansen his ring and promises to grant him anything he desires. Here, Salim grows as a spoiled brat, flippant and self-indulgent. So, Akbar sends him off to war, to teach him courage and discipline. After 14 years, Salim returns as a di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
''Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam'' is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, based on Lord Venkateswara Avatar at Tirumala, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jaya Prada, Jayasudha, Nandamuri Balakrishna and music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. Plot The film begins with the advent of ''Kali Yuga'' when depraved forces enact. So, Goddess Bhudevi issue a request to Lord Vishnu through Narada to keep his foot on her, for which Goddess Goddess Lakshmi censure. At the same time, Saptharishis helmed by Kasyapa Muni perform a ''Yagna'' where Narada arrives and questions who is the patron deity of the sacrifice. As they are not in a position to answer, the sages bequeath the responsibility to Bhrigu Maharshi who moves to test Trimurthi. After cursing Lord Siva and Brahma Bhrigu reaches Vaikunta, where he is turned a deaf ear. Enraged Bhrigu kicks Vishnu in his chest. To pacify him, Vishn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vetagadu
''Vetagadu'' () is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by M. Arjuna Raju and K. Sivarama Raju under the Roja Movies banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sridevi, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was remade in Hindi as '' Nishana'' (1980). Both movies were made under the same banner and by the same director. Plot The film begins in a forest ''Abhayaranyam'' where Ananda Bhupathi belongs to a royal family and constructs a palace. Bhupathi dynasty possesses a heritage antique charm ''Rajkamal Necklace'' which his wife Gayatri Devi always wears. It allures their malice Diwanji Sivanandam who purports as trustworthy. So, he abducts Gayatri Devi in that chaos Kalyana Gajapathi a friend of Bhupathi seeks to save her but is brutally killed. In between Gayatri Devi hands over the necklace to a tribal, asks him to decorate it for their goddess, and maintains secrecy until her return. Now Diwanji misplaces Gayatri Devi and i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Driver Ramudu
''Driver Ramudu'' is a 1979 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language action-drama film, produced by Nandamuri Harikrishna under the Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayasudha, with music by K. Chakravarthy, Chakravarthy. The film was released in 35 centres across Andhra Pradesh on 2 February 1979.Driver Ramudu 2 It was remade in Tamil language, Tamil as ''Lorry Driver Rajakannu'' (1981) and in Hindi as ''Tarkeeb'' (1984). Plot Ramu (N.T. Rama Rao) is a lorry driver who personally does not tolerate injustice anywhere. With his hard work, he soon becomes a lorry owner. He has a blind sister Meena (Roja Ramani) to whom he is very affectionate. A police inspector by the name of Raja Reddy (Sridhar) ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuga Purushudu
''Yuga Purushudu'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under the Vyjayanthi Movies banner and directed by K. Bapayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jaya Prada, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was remade in Hindi as ''Mard Ki Zabaan'' (1987). The film was declared a ''Hit'' at the box office. Plot Pushpagiri Zamindar's (Prabhakar Reddy) only daughter Janaki (Pushpalata) loves and marries an ordinary man, Ranganna (Kanta Rao). After some time, the couple was blessed with a baby boy, Kalyan. Knowing this, the Zamindar sends his nephew Dhananjay (Dhulipala) to get them back when Dhanunjaya makes a ploy and tries to kill the child in the name of the Zamindar. Ranganna & his younger brother Jaggu (Jaggayya) obstructs their way when Janaki escapes and hands over the child to a loyal servant Balaram (Rao Gopal Rao). At that moment, Balaram handovers his children Anand & Madhavi to Janaki for the rear sends Kalyan to Singapore throu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daana Veera Soora Karna
''Daana Veera Soora Karna'' () is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film co-written, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his banner, Ramakrishna Cine Studios. Based on the life of Karna from the ''Mahabharata'', it stars Rama Rao in three roles: the title character, Duryodhana, and Krishna. It also stars Rao's sons Nandamuri Harikrishna and Nandamuri Balakrishna, who play the roles of Arjuna and Abhimanyu, respectively. Music for the film was composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. Made on a budget of 10 lakhs (one million Indian rupees), the film was a commercial success and became the highest-grossing Telugu film at the time, grossing 1.52 crore (15–20 million rupees). It is regarded as one of the greatest films of Telugu cinema. Plot A baby has been rescued from the Ganga river by charioteer Adhiratha, who adopts the boy and names him Karna. Years later, Karna witnesses the scene of Dronacharya taking off Ekalavya's thumb so that Arjuna coul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manushulanta Okkate
''Manushulanta Okkate'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Duddu Venkateswara Rao and V. Mahesh under the Aditya Chitra banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna and Manjula, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. The film was a box office hit. Plot The film narrates a story with a message of universal brotherhood and equality between the rich and poor, Sarvarayudu (Satyanarayana) is the Zamindar. His son Rajendra Babu (First NTR) grows with oppressive mind about the poor people. He is turned out to be good by Radha (Jamuna) when he wanted to spoil her. He joins the poor and fights against the Zamindar for the justice and marries Radha. They had a son Ramu (Second NTR). Zamindar got his son killed. His grandson Ramu teaches him the final lesson. Cast *N. T. Rama Rao as Rajendra Babu & Ramu * Jamuna as Radha *Manjula as Shanti * Satyanarayana as Sarvarayudu *Allu Ramalingaiah as Chalamaiah *Nagesh as Ganapati *Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annadammula Anubandham
''Annadammula Anubandham'' () is 1975 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by the makeup artist M. Peethambaram and directed by S. D. Lal. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Murali Mohan, Nandamuri Balakrishna Latha, and music composed by Chakravarthy. It is a remake of the Hindi film ''Yaadon Ki Baaraat'' (1973). The film was a box office hit. Plot The film is a tale of 3 siblings Vijay, Anand, & Naveen, on the occasion of their father Venu Gopal's birthday, their mother Lakshmi teaches them a song titled ''Aanaati Hrudayala'', which they held dearly to their hearts. Once Venu Gopal witnesses a robbery made by a deadly gangster Parasuram. So, he slaughters Venu Gopal & Lakshmi too. Vijay & Anand watch the death, with horror the masked Parusuram who absconds with the help of benevolent Parasuram’s sidekick John. However, they detach, while Naveen is whisked by their maternal aunt. Years roll by, and Vijay selects the crime spree to snatch his parents’ homicides ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamagola
''Yamagola'' ( Havoc in Hell or The Great Havoc) is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language fantasy comedy film directed by T. Rama Rao who co-wrote the film with D. V. Narasa Raju. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jaya Prada, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was produced by S. Venkataratnam who also worked as the cinematographer. ''Yamagola'' released on 21 October 1977 and received positive reviews. The dialogues penned by D. V. Narasaraju were perceived as a satire on contemporary politics, especially the Emergency and are considered as one of the highlights of the film along with the performances of the cast and the music. It was remade in Hindi as ''Lok Parlok'' (1979) and in Tamil as ''Yamanukku Yaman'' (1980), while also inspiring the 2007 Telugu film ''Yamadonga''. Plot The film begins in a village where its President Satyam makes the area prosperous and confronts the barbarities of a tyrant Rudrayya. Satyam falls for a charming girl Savitri daughter of Rudrayya. Kno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatamma Kala
''Tatamma Kala'' ( Great-Grandmother's Dream) is a 1974 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Bhanumathi Ramakrishna directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, debutant Nandamuri Balakrishna and has music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Plot The film begins in a village where Ravamma an indomitable woman whose husband Musalaiah becomes a wanderer. So, Ravamma safeguards their property and rears her grandson Ramaiah who lost his parents in his childhood. Time passes, Ramaiah marries Seeta and the couple is blessed with five children. But unfortunately, Ravamma loses her property due to land ceiling act. So, Ramayya decides to leave the city which Ravamma opposes, and stays back. Ramaiah lands in the city along with the family and joins as a clerk in a firm. Years roll by, and the children grew up with different mentalities, eldest one Govindu marries an intercaste girl Saru, and leaves for his in- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
