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Chiruta
''Chirutha'' () is a 2007 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language action film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh, and produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under the banner Vyjayanthi Movies. The film stars Ram Charan, Neha Sharma, Prakash Raj and Ashish Vidyarthi while Tanikella Bharani, Sayaji Shinde, Daniel Balaji and Brahmanandam play supporting roles. Ram Charan and Neha Sharma make their debuts. The film revolves around Charan, a young man in pursuit of a gangster who murdered his parents. The film's soundtrack and score is composed by Mani Sharma, cinematography by Shyam K. Naidu and editing by Saibaba. Its filming began in 2007 and was shot extensively around Thailand. ''Chirutha'' was released worldwide on 28 September 2007. The film held the record of being the highest-grossing Telugu film for a debut actor until it was surpassed by ''Uppena'' (2021). Charan won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South and Nandi Special Jury Award, Nandi Special Jury Award for Best Per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surya (Telugu Actor)
Surya Kumar Bhagvandas (born 1957) is an Indian actor in the Telugu film industry portraying characters in supporting roles. Surya started his film career as an actor with the 1986 Telugu movie '' Vikram''. He has been awarded four Nandi awards in his acting career spanning thirty-five years, two for TV performances as best villain (''Preminchu'', ''Premalo Jeevinchu'') and best supporting actor (''Janani Janmabhoomi'') and two for film performances in films ''Sindhooram and Show''. In G. Neelakanta Reddy's Show, he played the male lead opposite Manjula. This performance brought him a special jury Nandi award in 2001. Surya has acted in more than 600 films and television episodes till date. Early life Surya's father Lieutenant Colonel R. D. Bhagvandas and mother Prabhavathi Bhagvandas and the family moved to Hyderabad and started a school called 'Trinity Public School'. He was a teacher for 28 years and for several years his teaching and acting jobs ran concurrently. He joine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puri Jagannadh
Petla "Puri" Jagannadh (born 28 September 1966) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer, who works primarily in the Telugu film Industry. He made his directorial debut with the Telugu film '' Badri'' starring Pawan Kalyan, Renu Desai and Ameesha Patel. In 2006, he directed the Telugu film ''Pokiri'', premiered at the 7th IIFA Film Festival held in Dubai. The film was later re-made into several Indian languages, and brought Puri widespread Indian recognition. He made his Hindi film debut in 2004, with the film '' Shart: The Challenge''. In 2011, he directed the Hindi film '' Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap'' starring Amitabh Bachchan, which was archived in the Oscar library. He also produces films under his co-owned production companies, Puri Jagannadh Touring Talkies, Vaishno Academy and Puri Connects in partnership with actress Charmme Kaur. He owns a music company called Puri Sangeet. The box office hits that he directed, in addition to ''Badri'', including f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandi Special Jury Award ...
The Nandi Special Jury Award is given by the state government as part of its annual Nandi Awards for Telugu films since 1981. See also * Nandi Awards * Cinema of Andhra Pradesh References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Special Jury Award Special Jury A special jury, which is a jury selected from a special roll of persons with a restrictive qualification, could be used for civil or criminal cases, although in criminal cases only for misdemeanours such as seditious libel. The party opting for a sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satyam Rajesh
Rajesh Babu, better known as Satyam Rajesh, is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Telugu cinema, Telugu films. He has worked in more than 350 films. Rajesh got the moniker Satyam following his appearance in the 2003 Satyam (2003 film), film of the same name. Early life Rajesh was born in Visakhapatnam as Rajesh Babu. His father is a retired telecom employee and his mother is a homemaker. He studied MBA and worked in Mahindra Group, Mahindra. He got transferred to Hyderabad as a part of his job, which is when he sought opportunities for acting in Telugu films. Filmography * ''Sarkaru Vaari Paata'' Television * 3 Roses (web series), ''3 Roses'' (2021) on Aha (streaming service), Aha * Maa uri polimera (web series), ''Maa uri polimera'' (2021) on hotstar (streaming service), hotstar References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Rajesh, Satyam Telugu comedians Telugu male actors Place of birth missing (living people) Living people 1979 births Male actors from A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pragathi (actress)
Pragathi Mahavadi (born April 17, 1975) is Indian film and television actress who has acted in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam languages. Personal life Pragathi was born in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh. Career Pragathi started her career as a model for Mysore Silk Palace. Later, she was introduced by Bhagyaraj as a lead actress in ''Veetla Visheshanga''. At the time, she acted in seven Tamil films and one Malayalam film. She got married and three years after she returned to act in television serials. Partial filmography Telugu # ''Shabash Ramu'' (1993) # ''Bobby'' (2002) # ''Nuvve Nuvve'' (2002) # ''Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu'' (2002) # '' Gangotri'' (2003) # '' Samba'' (2004) # ''Leela Mahal Center'' (2004) # ''Kushi Kushiga'' (2004) # '' Yamagola Malli Modalayindi'' (2007) # ''Chirutha'' (2007) # '' Lakshyam'' (2007) # ''Athidhi'' (2007) # ''Pourudu'' (2008) # ''Ready'' (2008) # ''Chintakayala Ravi'' (2008) # '' Kurradu'' (2009) # ''Kalavaramaye Madilo'' (2009) # ''Namo Venkatesa'' (201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandla Ganesh
Bandla Ganesh, also known as Ganesh (born 10 March 1973), is an Indian actor, and film producer of Telugu cinema. In 2009, he ventured into film production with the film, '' Anjaneyulu'' under his production company, Parameswara Art Productions. At the age of six, Ganesh settled in Shadnagar. His father was a poultry farmer. Ganesh was first inspired to act by Pawan Kalyan's appearance in 1998's '' Suswagatham''. Ganesh started his career as a comedian in Telugu industry, mainly in Puri Jaggannadh's films. Bandla Ganesh appeared in the film ''Gabbar Singh'', which was a commercial success. He admires Pawan Kalyan very much, which he publicly displayed at multiple occasions and also in his emotional speech in the Gabbar Singh movie audio launch event. Filmography As producer As actor ;Telugu *''Vinodam'' (1996) *'' Aahvaanam'' (1997) *''Sindhooram'' (1997) *''Ugadi'' (1997) *''Master'' (1997) *''Snehithulu'' (1998) *'' Suswagatham'' (1998) *''Manasulo Maata'' (1998) *''So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Srinivasa Reddy
Venkateswara, also known by various other names, is a form of the Hindu god Vishnu. Venkateswara is the presiding deity of the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, located in Tirupati, Sri Balaji District, Andhra Pradesh, India. Etymology Venkateswara literally means, "Lord of Venkata". The word is a combination of the words ''Venkata'' (the name of a hill in Andhra Pradesh) and ''isvara'' ("Lord"). According to the ''Brahmanda'' and '' Bhavishyottara'' Puranas, the word "Venkata" means "destroyer of sins", deriving from the Sanskrit words ''vem'' (sins) and ''kata'' (power of immunity). It is also said that 'Venkata' is a combination of two words: '''ven''' (keeps away) and kata''' (troubles). Venkata means he 'who keeps away troubles' or 'who takes away problems' or such terms in a similar context. Legend Every year, hundreds of thousands of devotees donate a large amount of wealth at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. A legend provides the reason fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uttej
Uttej is an Indian actor and screenwriter who works in Telugu films. He won the Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for the film ''Chandamama'' (2007). Personal life Uttej was born and brought up in Nalgonda district. He is the nephew of noted lyricist Suddala Ashok Teja. Uttej married Padmavathi who died in September 2021 due to cancer. Career Uttej started his career as an assistant director in Ram Gopal Varma's directorial debut '' Siva'' in 1989. He also played the role of canteen waiter in the film. He recommended JD Chakravathi to play antagonist role in Siva. He acted along with many lead actors and also worked as assistant director to Krishna Vamsi for the film '' Gulabi''. Filmography Actor Writer *'' Raatri'' (1992) *'' Money Money'' (1995) *'' Ninne Pelladata'' (1996; additional dialogue) *''Khadgam'' (2002) *'' Rakhi'' (2006; additional dialogue) *''Mahatma'' (2009; additional dialogue) *''Power'' (2014; additional dialogue) *''Bengal Tiger'' (2015; addit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venu Madhav (actor)
Kunath Venu Madhav (died 25 September 2019) was an Indian actor, television presenter, mimicry artist and comedian known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He was one of the finest comedians in the Telugu cinema, he starred in some 500 films in a variety of roles, starting his career as an impressionist; imitating celebrities, politicians, and local dialects. He received breakthrough in cinema with works such as ''Master'' (1997), and '' Tholi Prema'' (1998). In 2006, he received the state Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian for his work in the action comedy Lakshmi. He won two CineMAA Awards for best comedian for his work in V. V. Vinayaks' romantic comedy '' Dil'' (2003); and S. S. Rajamouli's sports comedy '' Sye'' (2004). Early life Venu Madhav was born in Kodad in Suryapet district of Telangana. He was married to Sree Vanisri and has two sons. Death He died on 25 September 2019 at Yashoda Hospitals Yashoda Hospitals is a chain of hospitals based in Hyd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali (actor)
Ali (born 10 October 1967) is an Indian actor, comedian, and TV presenter who works predominantly in Telugu films and television. He acted in more than 1000 films in Telugu. He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards South. Early life Ali was born in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India. His father was a tailor and his mother was a home maker. He has one younger brother named Khayyum, who is also an actor. Ali married Zubeda Sultana in 1994. The couple has two daughters and a son. Career Ali came into the movie industry with the help of Jit Mohan Mitra, Rajahmundry's musical company. He debuted in the movie Nindu Noorellu in 1979 under the direction of K. Raghavendra Rao. He went to Chennai when director Bharathi Raja was looking for child actors for his movie '' "Seethakoka Chiluka"'', and was given a role (he previously played a role in ''Nindu Noorellu''). As a child Ali acted in several movies. When he was too old to be a child actor he struggled to get ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharmavarapu Subramanyam
Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam (20 September 1954 – 7 December 2013) was a popular Indian actor, comedian and film director who worked in Telugu cinema. He was established as one of the highly paid and top most leading comedians in Telugu film industry. Dharmavarapu had huge fan following among Telugu audience for his unique style and dialogue modulation. He hosted several popular television shows. Being close to Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Dharmavarapu was a member of the Indian National Congress and worked as chairman of Andhra Pradesh Cultural Association. Dharmavarapu has received two state Nandi Awards for best male comedian for his roles in Alasyam Amrutham (2010) and Yagnam (2004). Early life Dharmavarapu was born in a Telugu Brahmin family at Komminenivaripalem in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. Career Dharmavarapu originally worked as a government employee. He became popular through his comedy serial "Anando Brahma" which he both acted in and directed. It was aired on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akash Puri
Akash Puri is an Indian actor who works in Telugu films. He started his career in 2008 as a child actor in the films ''Chirutha'', ''Bujjigadu'', ''Ek Niranjan'', '' The Lotus Pond'', ''Businessman'', ''Dhoni'' and '' Gabbar Singh''. Puri debuted as a lead and adult with the 2015 film '' Andhra Pori''. His notable films include '' Mehbooba'' and '' Romantic''. Career Puri made his debut as a child artist in Chirutha as a young Charan in 2007. The film was directed by his father Puri Jagannadh, starring Ramcharan and Neha Sharma. He has also done more 7 films as a child artist which includes Bujjigadu, Ek Niranjan, The Lotus Pond, Businessman, Dhoni and Gabbar Singh. Puri made his debut as lead actor in 2015 with the film Andhra Pori. After that he done film Mehbooba, which is directed by his father Puri Jagannadh. The film get commercial hit. He also starred in Romantic film with ketika Sharma which got mixed talk from viewers. He will next featured in Romantic-Action ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
