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Devaraj
Devaraj (born 20 September 1953) is an Indian Film actor, actor and theatre actor who works in Indian film industry. He has largely featured in Kannada cinema, Kannada films performing various roles as a lead character, supporting character and villainous character. He has also featured in Telugu cinema, Telugu and Tamil cinema, Tamil films. Having worked in over 200 feature films, Devaraj is popularly referred to as a "Dynamic Hero" in the Kannada film industry. Prior to acting in films, Devaraj performed in stage plays under the guidance of Shankar Nag and B. Jayashree. Devaraj has won several awards and accolades including the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal as the protagonist in the film ''Veerappan'' in 1991. Early life Devaraj was born on 20 September 1953 to Ramachandrappa and Krishnamma in Lingarajapuram, Lingarajpuram, a locality in Bangalore, in the erstwhile Mysore State (now Karnataka). His father worked in ITC Factory, Welfare departmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prajwal Devaraj
Prajwal Devaraj (born 4 July 1987) is an Indian actor who mainly works in Kannada cinema. He made his debut with the Kannada film '' Sixer'' (2007) for which he won the Best Debut actor award at the Suvarna Film Awards. This was followed by the gangster drama '' Geleya'' (2007) which was a box-office success. Prajwal has been appreciated for his recent films like '' Chowka'' (2017), ''Gentleman'' (2020) and '' Inspector Vikram'' (2021). His films include ''Meravanige'' (2008), '' Gulama'' (2009), '' Murali Meets Meera'' (2011), ''Super Shastri'' (2013) and '' Galaate'' (2013). Early life Prajwal is the son of Kannada actor Devaraj. He has a younger brother, Pranam. Education Prajwal completed his bachelor's degree course at Jain University's Center for Management Studies in Bangalore Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore (List of renamed places in India#Karnataka, its official name until 1 November 2014), is the Capital city, capital and largest city of the southern S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaganthuka
''Aaganthuka'' ( ) is a 1986 Indian Kannada language thriller film directed by Suresh Heblikar and written by A. Balakrishna. It was produced by Anubhava Films banner. Besides Heblikar, the film features Devaraj, Vanitha Vasu and Seetharam in pivotal roles. The music was composed by Rajeev Taranath. The film won actor Devaraj Karnataka State Best Supporting Actor award for his performance. Cast * Suresh Heblikar as Anand * Vanitha Vasu as Suma * Devaraj Devaraj (born 20 September 1953) is an Indian Film actor, actor and theatre actor who works in Indian film industry. He has largely featured in Kannada cinema, Kannada films performing various roles as a lead character, supporting character and ... as Chandu * Seetharam * Aravind * Sudheendra * M. Jayashree * Goda Ramkumar * Veeranna Kurli * Sundaramma Soundtrack The songs are composed and scored by Rajeev Taranath and lyrics written by M. N. Vyasa Rao. References External links * 1986 films 1980s Kannad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sangliyana
''Sangliana'' is a 1988 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed, co-produced and written by P. Nanjundappa. The film, loosely inspired by the life story of H. T. Sangliana, stars Shankar Nag, alongside Bhavya, Tara, Lohithaswa, Vajramuni, Devaraj, Sudheer, with actor Ambareesh making a special appearance. The music was composed by Hamsalekha, while cinematography and editing were handled by Mallikarjun and K. Balu. A. R. Rahman had worked as an assistant in the film. A sequel of the film was made with the same cast and crew and was titled as '' S. P. Sangliyana Part 2'' which released in 1990. After Shankar Nag's demise, a third installment titled ''Sangliyana Part-3'' released in 1997 starring Devaraj (who was the antagonist of the first two parts) - thereby becoming the second character-based trilogy in Kannada after '' CID 999''. Nag's portrayal of cop was noted by critics to have offered grit and realism in his role - albeit in the commercial space - which can be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
27 Mavalli Circle
''27 Mavalli Circle'' () is a 1986 Indian Kannada language thriller film directed, written, produced, and enacted by T. N. Narasimhan. The film is adapted from Narasimhan's stage play of the same name which starred Lohithaswa in the lead role. The rest of the cast includes Devaraj in his film debut, Umashri, and Kalpana Reddy. The film's score is by L. Vaidyanathan. The story is based on Frederick Knott's 1966 play '' Wait Until Dark''. Cast * Kalpana Reddy * Umashree as Rosie * T. N. Narasimhan * Avinash as P. R. Arun Kumar * Devaraj Devaraj (born 20 September 1953) is an Indian Film actor, actor and theatre actor who works in Indian film industry. He has largely featured in Kannada cinema, Kannada films performing various roles as a lead character, supporting character and ... as Gunda * H. G. Somashekar Rao * Baby Rashmi Rai * Master Jayanth * A. S. Murthy * Krishne Gowda * Pramod * Sudheendra Soundtrack References External links * 1986 films 1980s Kannada- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jana Nayaka
''Jana Nayaka'' () is a 1988 Indian Kannada-language political drama film directed by H. R. Bhargava, jointly produced by Bhargava and Rajaram, edited by Victor, starring Vishnuvardhan, Bhavya and Sudheer in the lead roles with Doddanna, Devaraj, Mukhyamantri Chandru, Ramesh Bhat, Sundar Krishna Urs, K. S. Ashwath, Rajanand and Umashree in the supporting roles. The Rajan–Nagendra duo composed and scored the film's soundtrack. Plot Janardhan's father is murdered by a group of criminals while trying to expose them. Enraged, Janardhan sets out to avenge his father's death. Cast * Vishnuvardhan as Janardhan *Bhavya as Shanthi *Sudheer as Veerabhadriah (Veerabhadru) *Doddanna as Nugeerappa *Devaraj as Narasimha *Mukhyamantri Chandru as Pampayya (Pampu) *Ramesh Bhat as Shivu *Sundar Krishna Urs as Secretary Seenu *K. S. Ashwath *Rajanand *Umashree as Paari *Mysore Lokesh *Bank Janardhan Janardhan Rao Chauhan (2 March 1949 – 13 April 2025), known by his stage name Bank ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Villu (film)
''Villu'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Prabhu Deva and produced by Ayngaran International. The film stars Vijay in the main dual lead role as father and son alongside Nayanthara, Ranjitha, Prakash Raj, Vadivelu, Manoj K. Jayan, Devaraj, Anandaraj, and Sriman. Mumaith Khan, Zabyn Khan, and Khushbu appear as item numbers. It is a remake of the 1998 Hindi film ''Soldier''. The film follows Pugazh, an undercover police officer, who avenges the death of his father who was an honest army officer falsely accused and killed by corrupt army officers. The film was officially announced in December 2007 under the initial title ''Pugazh'', which was later changed to ''Singam'', which was later changed to ''Vill'' after Deva received a copyright notice from Hari, which was soon after changed and finalised to be ''Villu'' after a negotiation with S. J. Suryah. Principal photography commenced in June 2008. It was sporadically in several legs, with film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malaikottai
''Malaikottai'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Boopathy Pandian. The film stars Vishal, Priyamani, Devaraj, Ajay, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Urvashi. The music was composed by Mani Sharma, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Vaidy S and G. Sasikumar respectively. The film was released on 28 September 2007 and became a commercial success. Plot Anbu, a happy-go-lucky engineering student, lives with his family in Pattukottai and has fun with his friends. One day, Anbu gets into a fracas with a local politician and his henchmen while trying to save his friend, where he gets arrested and has a case registered against him. The local court gives him conditional bail, provided that he signs the register in a Trichy Fort police station. On the way to the police station, Anbu sees a college girl named Malar and falls in love with her. The police station, where Anbu has to sign daily, is handled by his uncle Inspector Kand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elu Suttina Kote
''Elu Suttina Kote'' () is a 1988 Indian Kannada-language film directed by B. C. Gowrishankar and starring Ambareesh and Gouthami with Ramesh Aravind, Sadashiva Brahmavar, Sundarakrishna Urs, Devaraj, Sunil Raoh, Kavya amongst others in supporting roles. The film enjoys cult classic status in the Kannada cinema industry. The core plot of the movie is based on the Russian novel ''Crime and Punishment'' by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Cast Production In an interview, Ambareesh said that his character in ''Elu Suttina Kote'' had a lot of scope for performance. Soundtrack The music for the film was composed by carnatic musician L. Vaidyanathan. Reception ''The Hindu'' listed this film alongside five other films for which Ambareesh Malavalli Huchchegowda Amarnath (29 May 1952 – 24 November 2018), known by his screen name Ambareesh, was an Indian actor, media personality, politician from the state of Karnataka. Alongside Rajkumar and Vishnuvardhan, he is counted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sangrama (film)
''Sangrama'' () is a 1987 Indian Kannada language action crime film directed by K. V. Raju. The movie was a remake of Sunny Deol starrer 1985 hit movie '' Arjun''. Cast * V. Ravichandran *Bhavya *Lokesh *Ramakrishna * Aparna *Loknath *Jaggesh *Mukhyamantri Chandru *Ramesh Aravind *Disco Shanti in an item number Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Hamsalekha. *Dandam Dashagunam – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam *Vandane Nooru – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam *Avasarapurada – S. P. Balasubrahmanyam *Adenadu – S. Janaki Sistla Janaki (born 23 April 1938) is an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer. She is widely referred to as Janaki Amma and Nightingale of India(nightingale of South) . She is one of the greatest playback singers in the history ... References External links * 1987 films Indian action films Kannada remakes of Hindi films Films scored by Hamsalekha 1980s Kannada-language films 1980s Indian films 1987 action films {{1980s-Kannada-film- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dance Raja Dance
''Dance Raja Dance'' is a 1987 Indian Kannada-language dance film, directed and produced by Dwarakish for his Dwarakish Chitra banner. The film stars newcomers Vinod Raj, Divya and Sangeetha. Cast *Vinod Raj * Divya * Srinath *Devaraj Production For this movie, the climax was shot by helicopter, apart from that they used five cameras to shoot this climax scene. Actually it was Dwarakish's dream to shoot in Mysore from an aerial angle. He dropped that idea due to a financial crisis. But the then Chief minister Ramakrishna Hegde learned of this dream and he helped Dwarakish to do so. He called his minister Siddaramaiah to go to Mysore with a helicopter. He went with the helicopter and told Dwarakish to utilize the helicopter. Soundtrack The music was composed by Vijaya Anand, with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar and R. N. Jayagopal. Music director A. R. Rahman, who was Dilip then, had assisted Vijaya Anand on the keyboards. Around 1988-1990 Telugu and Tamil Tamil may ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangalore
Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore (List of renamed places in India#Karnataka, its official name until 1 November 2014), is the Capital city, capital and largest city of the southern States and union territories of India, Indian state of Karnataka. As per the 2011 Census of India, 2011 census, the city had a population of 8.4 million, making it the List of cities in India by population, third most populous city in India and the most populous in South India. The Bengaluru metropolitan area had a population of around 8.5 million, making it the List of million-plus urban agglomerations in India, fifth most populous urban agglomeration in the country. It is located near the center of the Deccan Plateau, at a height of above sea level. The city is known as India's "Garden City", due to its parks and greenery. Archaeological artifacts indicate that the human settlement in the region happened as early as 4000 Common Era, BCE. The first mention of the name "Bengalooru" is from an ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karnataka
Karnataka ( ) is a States and union territories of India, state in the southwestern region of India. It was Unification of Karnataka, formed as Mysore State on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, States Reorganisation Act, and renamed ''Karnataka'' in 1973. The state is bordered by the Lakshadweep Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Telangana to the northeast, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the southwest. With 61,130,704 inhabitants at the 2011 census, Karnataka is the List of states and union territories of India by population, eighth-largest state by population, comprising 31 List of districts in India, districts. With 15,257,000 residents, the state capital Bengaluru is the largest city of Karnataka. The economy of Karnataka is among the most productive in the country with a gross state domestic product (GSDP) of and a per capita GSDP of for the financial year 2023– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
