|
Chitram
''Chitram'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Teja. This film stars debutants Uday Kiran and Reema Sen in the lead roles. The film was sensational hit in 2000. The film is produced by Ramoji Rao.The music of the movie was composed by R.P. Patnaik. The film was released as ''Chithiram'' in Tamil in 2001 with the film mostly featuring scenes dubbed from the original although scenes involving Manivannan and Senthil were added. The movie was remade in Kannada as '' Chitra'' and was a successful venture. The film ran for 100 days in 12 centers. Plot Janaki and her sister are NRIs who want to join a PU college in AP. Janaki stays with her uncle and procures the admission in the same college as Ramana, a die-hard music fan. When Janaki first sees him in the music room practicing they get attracted to each other. When family members of Ramana are away, Janaki happens to come to Ramana's house wearing a saree. As she does not know how t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chitram Seenu
''Chitram'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Teja. This film stars debutants Uday Kiran and Reema Sen in the lead roles. The film was sensational hit in 2000. The film is produced by Ramoji Rao.The music of the movie was composed by R.P. Patnaik. The film was released as ''Chithiram'' in Tamil in 2001 with the film mostly featuring scenes dubbed from the original although scenes involving Manivannan and Senthil were added. The movie was remade in Kannada as '' Chitra'' and was a successful venture. The film ran for 100 days in 12 centers. Plot Janaki and her sister are NRIs who want to join a PU college in AP. Janaki stays with her uncle and procures the admission in the same college as Ramana, a die-hard music fan. When Janaki first sees him in the music room practicing they get attracted to each other. When family members of Ramana are away, Janaki happens to come to Ramana's house wearing a saree. As she does not know how t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teja (film Director)
Teja (born Jasti Dharma Teja; 22 February 1966) is an Indian cinematographer turned director and screenwriter, known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema. He ventured into direction with hits such as ''Chitram'', ''Nuvvu Nenu'', and '' Jayam''. He has garnered several state Nandi Awards, and Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu for ''Nuvvu Nenu''. Teja debuted as cinematographer with Ram Gopal Varma's 1992 bilingual film '' Raat'', for which he won Nandi Award for Best Cinematography. As a cinematographer, He is known for his works in films such as Baazi, ''Ghulam'', '' Sangharsh'', ''Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain'', '' Krodh'', ''Krishna'', ''Shastra'', ''Rakshak'', ''Money'', '' Tere Mere Sapne'', and ''Vishwavidhaata''. Teja also worked as a crew member in films such as ''Kshana Kshanam'', '' Rangeela'', '' Drohi'', '' Antham'', ''Gaayam'', and '' Govinda Govinda''. Early life Teja was born on 22 February 1966 in Madras (now Chennai) of Tamil Nadu in an aff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uday Kiran
Uday Kiran (26 June 1980 – 5 January 2014) was an Indian actor who primarily worked in Telugu cinema. His first three films, ''Chitram'' (2000), ''Nuvvu Nenu'' (2001), and '' Manasantha Nuvve'' (2001) were successful at the box office, earning him the title "Hat-trick Hero". The three films, all love stories, earned him a 'lover boy' image in the early 2000s. In 2001, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu for ''Nuvvu Nenu'', and became the youngest winner in the category. Subsequently, he acted in successful romantic films '' Kalusukovalani'' (2002) and ''Nee Sneham'' (2002). He also starred in the films '' Sreeram'' (2002) and '' Aunanna Kaadanna'' (2005). In 2006, he made his Tamil debut with the film '' Poi'', directed by veteran director K. Balachander. Most of his films post-2005 like '' Nuvvekkadunte Nenakkadunta'' (2012), '' Jai Sriram'' (2013) were not commercially successful. Uday Kiran died by suicide at his home in Hyderabad in January 2014. Early l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ushakiran Movies
Usha Kiron Movies is an Indian film production company founded by Ramoji Rao in 1983. It is a part of Ramoji Group. This film production house has produced over 80 films with the majority of them in Telugu, along with a few in Kannada, Hindi and other languages. History The production house is known for giving opportunity to young talent and produced many content-oriented films under Usha Kiron Movies banner. The production company started with the film ''Srivariki Premalekha ''Srivariki Premalekha'' () is a 1984 Telugu-language romantic comedy film written, and directed by Jandhyala; and produced by Cherukuri Ramoji Rao. The story is based on a Novel titled ''Premalekha'', published in "Chatura" magazine, written ...'' (1984). Partial filmography TV Serials Associated Talent This is a list of notable people introduced by Usha Kiron Movies. Awards References {{Reflist Film production companies based in Hyderabad, India Mass media companies establishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reema Sen
Reema Sen (born 29 October 1981) is an Indian actress and model who primarily appeared in Bengali theatre films, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. Early life and education Sen was born in Kolkata on 29 October 1981. She completed high school from St. Thomas Girls School in Kidderpore, Kolkata, after which her family moved to Mumbai. Personal life Reema Sen married businessman Shiv Karan Singh in 2012. She gave birth to their son, Rudraveer, on 22 February 2013. Career Film and modelling career In Mumbai, she began her modelling career, appearing in a number of advertising campaigns. She then moved to films and made her acting debut with Telugu film '' Chitram'', in which she acted opposite Uday Kiran, whom she later paired with in '' Manasantha Nuvve''. She also appeared in the Tamil film '' Minnale'' alongside Madhavan, which was very successful. Her first Hindi film ''Hum Ho Gaye Aapke'' flopped, and she decided to continue working in Tamil cinema. Her appearance in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramoji Rao
Cherukuri Ramoji Rao (born 16 November 1936) is an Indian businessman, media entrepreneur, and film producer. He is head of the Ramoji Group which owns the world's largest film production facility Ramoji Film City, '' Eenadu'' newspaper, ETV Network of TV channels, film production company Usha Kiran Movies. His other business ventures include Margadarsi Chit Fund, Dolphin Group of hotels, Kalanjali shopping mall, Priya pickles, and Mayuri Film Distributors. He has garnered four Filmfare Awards South, five Nandi Awards and the National Film Award for his works in Telugu cinema. In 2016, he was honored with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honor, for his contributions in journalism, literature and education. Personal life Cherukuri Ramoji Rao was born on 16 November 1936 in Pedaparupudi of Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India into an agricultural family. Companies owned by the Ramoji Group include Margadarsi Chit Fund, '' Eenadu'' newspaper, ETV N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rasool Ellore
Rasool Ellore Reddy (born 8 October 1964), also known as Rasool, is an Indian cinematographer, screenwriter, and director known for his works in Telugu, and Hindi films. He is the brother-in-law and cousin of noted cinematographers, S. Gopal Reddy and Sameer Reddy, respectively. He is known for his works in films such as '' Gaayam'', '' Gulabi'', '' Chitram'', and others. He made his debut as a director with the romantic comedy, ''Okariki Okaru''. He has garnered three state Nandi Awards. Filmography Awards ; Nandi Awards(in Telugu) * Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer – '' Gaayam'' (1993). * Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer – ''Nuvvu Nenu'' (2001). * Nandi Award for Best Debut Director – ''Okariki Okaru ''Okariki Okaru'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by cinematographer Rasool Ellore in his directorial debut. It stars Sriram and Aarthi Chhabria. The film was praised for the non-vulgarity and classiness carri ...'' (2003) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanikella Bharani
Tanikella Bharani (born 14 July 1954) is an Indian actor, screenwriter, poet, playwright and director who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has worked as an actor in more than 750 films, including some in Tamil and Hindi; while he was also screenwriter for 52 films. He has won three Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards. Early life Tanikella Bharani's ancestry includes poets and literary figures of Telugu literature. Diwakarla Venkatavadhani and Viswanatha Satyanarayana were his grand uncles. Divakarla Tirupati Sastry one of the Telugu poet duo Tirupati Venkata Kavulu was his great-grand-uncle. He is born into a Telugu Brahmin family. He is fluent in Telugu, English, Hindi, Tamil. He is a religious Hindu who is known for singing devotional songs in praise of Sri Shiva and Devi Parvati, and propagates to his fellow Hindus to not just read the '' Bhagavad Gita'' but to follow what it teaches. He is also a supporter of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and has endorsed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chitra (2001 Film)
''Chitra'' () is a 2001 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Dinesh Babu and produced by Ramoji Rao. A remake of the Telugu film ''Chitram'' (2000), directed by Teja (film director), Teja, the film stars Nagendra Prasad, Prasad and newcomer Rekha Vedavyas with Ananth Nag in a supporting role. The film had musical score by Gurukiran, which was well received. The film, upon release, was well received and declared a Silver_jubilee#South_Asian_film_terminology, silver jubilee at the box office. Cast * Nagendra Prasad, Prasad as Ramu * Rekha Vedavyas as Chitra (credited as Chitra) * Ananth Nag as Ramu's father * Aniruddha Jatkar, Anirudh Jatkar as Ramu's friend * Sunil Raoh as Ramu's friend * Sharan (actor), Sharan * Gurukiran * Master Anand as Prashanth * Vinayak Joshi * Ganesh Varsha * Sanketh Kashi as Govinda, Kannada lecturer * Naga Prasad * Ramesh Bhat * Ashalatha * Vanitha Vaasu * Bank Janardhan * Mandeep Roy, Mandeep Rai * Sri Gowri * Master Arun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banerjee (actor)
Banerjee (born Maganti Venu Banerjee) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu films. He has over 40 years of experience in films. He is the son of character actor Maganti Raghavaiah. Banerjee started his career as an assistant director. He played antagonistic and supporting roles in many films. Early life He is born in Vijayawada, Governorpeta. He studied in Montessori children school headed by Vege Koteswaramma. His father was an official in Information and broadcasting ministry. As he was transferred to Delhi, he stayed in Delhi for some time. He completed his intermediate education in A.C College in Guntur. After that he did Hotel management course in Chennai. He also completed B.A in Chennai. Later he worked as branch manager in a company in Vizianagaram. He has an elder sister who lives in Chennai. He lives with his wife and daughter in Hyderabad. Career He first started working in films with U. Visweswara Rao. Filmography Television * '' 9 Hours'' (2022; D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam
Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam (2 January 1957 – 8 November 2013), better known and credited by his initials AVS, was an Indian actor, comedian, producer, director, and journalist known for his works in Telugu cinema. A.V.S. was known particularly for his comic dialogue delivery, and expressions. He starred in over five hundred feature films and has garnered four state Nandi Awards, including Best Comedian, and Best character actor. Early life and career AVS was born on 2 January 1957 in Tenali, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. He was introduced to the film industry by director Bapu through his film ''Mister Pellam'' in 1993. With this film, he became a comedy star in the Telugu film industry. For his role he received many awards including Nandi Award by Government of Andhra Pradesh. He won many private and Government awards for both in films and in TV shows. He produced two films: ''Uncle'' and '' Ori Nee Prema Bangaaram Kanu...!'' and directed 4 films, namely ''Super Her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rallapalli (actor)
Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao (15 August 1945 – 17 May 2019), popularly known as Rallapalli, was an Indian actor known for his works primarily in Telugu films and television. He received two state Nandi Awards. Life and career Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao was born in Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh in 1945. He started off his career in 1960 as a theatre artist before marking his movie debut in 1974 with ''Sthree''. He acted in about 850 films in a variety of roles, including that of a lead actor. He also worked as a staff artiste in Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. He played pivotal roles in films such as ''Bombay'' and ''Minsara Kanavu'' in Tamil. Death Rallapalli died on 17 May 2019 at Maxcure Hospital, Hyderabad following ill health. Filmography Awards ;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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
