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D. V. Narasa Raju
D.V. Narasaraju or Datla Venkata Narasaraju (Telugu: డి.వి.నరసరాజు) (15 July 1920 – 28 August 2006) was a writer and director of South India films and playwright. He wrote stories such as Gundamma Katha, Yamagola, and Donga Ramudu. Narasa Raju was highly motivated by M. N. Roy and his party-free politics. He died on 28 August 2006 at Care Hospital. Autobiography (Adrusthavantuni Aatmakatha) As he could not write such vast work in his 80s, Mr. Ravi Adabala, an Advocate and his friend advised to record in audio tapes. He requested Mr Ravi Adabala to listen and record his speech. Mr.Ravi Adabala obliged his request and did so. His speech recorded in 10 Micro cassettes. The recording process took three months from March 2000, Later the recordings were transcribed and published. The Book was released by Dr. Akkineni Nageswararao in the year 2006. After some months he died of illness at the age of 86. Filmography ;Writer # '' Peddamanushulu'' (1954) (w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guntur District
Guntur district is one of the twenty six districts in the Coastal Andhra region of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The administrative seat of the district is located at Guntur, the largest city of the district in terms of area and with a population of 670,073. It has a coastline of approximately on the right bank of Krishna River, that separates it from Krishna district and NTR district. It is bounded on the south by Bapatla district and on the west by Palnadu district. It has an area of and with a population of 20,91,075 as per 2011 census of India. The district is often referred to as the ''Land of Chillies''. It is also a major centre for agriculture, education and learning. It exports large quantities of chillies and tobacco. Etymology The district derives its name from its district headquarters, Guntur. There are several opinions on the meaning and origin of the word Guntur. The word owes its origin to words like gundu (a rock), gunta (a pond) and kunta (1/3 o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhakta Prahlada (1967 Film)
''Bhakta Prahlada'' () is a 1967 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Chitrapu Narayana Rao based on a script by D. V. Narasa Raju. It stars S. V. Ranga Rao and Anjali Devi. Roja Ramani, in her film debut, plays the title character. ''Bhakta Prahlada'' is produced on the AVM Productions banner by A. V. Meiyappan and his sons, M. Murugan, M. Kumaran and M. Saravanan (film producer), M. Saravanan. The film is based on the legend of Prahlada, a character in ''Bhagavata Purana'' known for his devotion to the Hindu god Vishnu. ''Bhakta Prahlada'' is the third Telugu film based on Prahlada, after the Bhakta Prahlada (1932 film), 1932 and Bhakta Prahlada (1942 Telugu film), 1942 films of the same name. Unlike the earlier two, which were filmed in black-and-white, this version was shot in Eastman Color Negative film. Its script was completed by May 1965. Since ''Bhakta Prahlada'' and ''Ave Kallu'' were simultaneously produced by AVM Productions, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Ranga Neethulu
''Sri Ranga Neethulu'' is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Venkat Akkineni, Nagarjuna Akkineni under the Annapurna Studios banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Sridevi, with music composed by Chakravarthy. It is a remake of the Tamil film ''Ooty Varai Uravu'' (1967). The film was recorded as a ''Super Hit'' at the box office. Plot Narayana Murthy is a multi-millionaire and a well-respected person in society who always preaches the principles of righteousness to the public. He leads a happy family life with his wife, Janaki, son, Rajesh, and daughter, Shanthi. Narayana Murthy exiles his daughter from the family for marrying a Christian man, John. But in reality, Narayana Murthy is having a second wife Shobha along with a daughter Lakshmi which no one knows. After her mother's death, Lakshmi decides to reach her father. Meanwhile, Vijaya belongs to a wealthy family and runs away from the house to escape an unwilli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Srungara Ramudu
''Srungara Ramudu'' () is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by Rama Murthy under the Satyatai Productions banner and directed by K. Shankar. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Latha, and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It is remake of Hindi film ''Kashmir Ki Kali'' (1964). Plot The film begins in Kashmir where four friends Rama Narayana, Lakshmi Narayana, Govinda Narayana & Satyanarayana establish a bank Narayana & Co. All of them share a relationship beyond and even their children are besties. Lakshmi Narayana’s son is Rajaram, Govinda Narayana's progeny is a son Jaipal and a daughter Rita while Satyanarayana's daughter is Shanti. Time passes, and the bank flourishes in profits. Whereat, malice Rama Narayana & Lakshmi Narayan swindle by slaying Govinda Narayana and pin Satyanarayana bankrupt before the public. As a result, he confronts ignominy and commits suicide. Before dying, Govinda Narayana divulges the actuality to his children who seek vengeance. In th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yugandhar
''Yugandhar'' is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by P. Vidya Sagar on Sri Gajalakshmi Arts banner and directed by K. S. R. Das. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jayasudha, and music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It is a remake of the Hindi film ''Don'' (1978). Plot The film begins with a deadly & daredevil gangster Yugandhar hiding from Interpol's international criminal list. A special Interpol officer David lands to work with S.P. Jagannath. Once, Yugandhar senses & slays his acolyte Ramesh a police informer. So, his enraged fiancee Kamini avenges his death, but she too killed. Consequently, Jaya the sister of Ramesh secretly plots to wipe out Yugandhar and enrolls in their gang. During an operation, Yugandhar becomes a victim of a bullet and dies which Jagannath alone is aware of. Ergo, he silently buries the body, ensuring that Yugandhar is still alive. Fortunately, he encounters Yugandhar’s identical Vijay, when Jagannath schemes to supersede him therein, to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magaadu (1976 Film)
''Magaadu'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language action drama film produced by Lakshmi Rajyam, Sridhar Rao, Srikanth Nahata under Rajyam Productions banner and directed by S. D. Lal. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Ramakrishna, Manjula, Latha and music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It is a remake of the Hindi film ''Deewaar'' (1975). Plot The film begins with a protest under the strong leadership of trade unionist Anand Babu to enhance the struggling life of laborers. Anand Babu lives with his wife, Shantamma, and two sons, Vijay & Ravi. The factory management takes a stab bribe him but in vain. So, they are done by putting his family at risk. Upon which furious, the laborer batters declaring him a traitor resulting into become a wanderer. Shantamma also departs the town with children where she strives hard to civilize Ravi and Vijay aids her. Parallelly, Vijay turns into an atheist who never accesses the temple only accompanies his mother and sits on its steps. Years roll by, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaade Veedu
''Vaade Veedu'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by N. Ramabrahmam under the Sri Gowthami Pictures banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Manjula, with music composed by Satyam. Plot Zamindar Jaganatha Rao leads a happy family life with his wife Shantamma and two children. On the occasion of their son Rambabu's 5th birthday, a thief kidnaps him for his jewelry and conveys his wife Lakshmi that he has brought an orphan as they don't have children. After that, they leave the city and Jaganatha Rao dies due to depression. Years roll by, Rambabu grows up as Kondadu. Now Jaganatha Rao's manager Kodandam ploy along with Siddhanti (Allu Ramalingaiah) to grab the property and convinces Shantamma to adopt a boy. But she has a strong belief that her son will definitely return, so, Kodandam makes a plan to bring someone in his place. Meanwhile, Kondadu is about to reach the city in search of a job. On the way, he gets acquaintance wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badi Panthulu
''Badi Panthulu'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Drama (film and television), drama film, produced by P. Perraju under the Triveni Productions banner and directed by P. Chandrasekhara Reddy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It is a remake of the Kannada film ''School Master (1958 film), School Master'' (1958). The film was released on 22 November 1972 and became a commercial success, with Rama Rao winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. Plot Raghava Rao, a noble school teacher, leads a happy family life with his ideal wife Janaki, two sons, and a daughter. Raghava Rao is transferred to his native village as a headmaster where he notices the children are completely undisciplined. He struggles hard and makes them straight including an impish boy Ramu who becomes his admirer and designates their school as ideal. Eventually, Raghava Rao's presence becomes a hurdle to the trespasses of school committee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jai Jawan
''Jai Jawan'' () is a 1970 Telugu-language drama film produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under the Annapurna Pictures banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Bharathi and Krishnam Raju, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Plot The film begins with India - China war when a true patriot Madhava Rao toils for the welfare of the public with his daughter Bharati, niece Kasthuri, and his son Ravindra Nath serves in the Indian Army. Besides, his malicious brother-in-law Narasimham is a secret agent of the traitors but purports himself as a patriot. On the war front, Ravi is mislaid and seriously injured when a nurse Susheela rescues him and they fall in love. Grief-stricken Madhava Rao shifts to the residence of Ravi's bestie, Dr. Raghu a handicapped. Nevertheless, Bharathi endears and nuptials him. Parallelly, Narasimham's son Babu arrives from the states knitting a foreign girl Lilly. After some time, Ravi returns along with Susheela and conveys his i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mooga Nomu
''Mooga Nomu'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced M. Murugan, M. Saravanan and M. Kumaran of AVM Productions and directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by R. Govardhanam. It is a remake of the studio's Tamil film ''Kalathur Kannamma'' (1960). The film was released on 13 February 1969. Plot Venu is the son of Rao Bahadur Raja Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Gopalam, the zamindar of Ratnagiri. Gauri is the daughter of Somaiah, a peasant. They fall in love and secretly get married in a temple. Venu then leaves abroad for higher studies. The zamindar finds out about the secret marriage and is miffed at this unequal union. He compels Gauri to swear that she will leave his son's life forever, but never reveal why she did so. He then sends the now pregnant Gauri and her father to another town. Gauri gives birth to a boy, but since she had married Venu secretly her father fears about what people will say abou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tikka Shankaraiah
''Tikka Sankarayya'' () is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by D. Yoganand and produced by D. V. S. Raju. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by T. V. Raju. Plot Raghavayya, a middle-class villager, lives with his overbearing wife Kantamma, and his two daughters Suseela and Rani. Suseela is mistreated by Kantamma for being her stepdaughter. Meanwhile, a young and charismatic man named Mohan visits to set up a marriage with Rani but instead falls in love with Suseela. However, Lingaraju, a loan shark, also wants to marry Suseela. He asks Raghavayya to get him and Suseela married to absolve him of his debt. Overhearing the conversation, Mohan decides to pay back the debt, so he immediately seeks out his father Kodandaramayya who refuses to give his son money. Mohan decides to leave the house, but his mother aids him by selling her jewelry. Kanthamma forces Suseela to marry Lingaraju, but Suseela escapes before the marr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
