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Devaraj (actor)
Devaraj (born 20 September 1953) is an Indian actor and theatre actor who works in Indian film industry. He has largely featured in Kannada films performing various roles as a lead character, supporting character and villainous character. He has also featured in Telugu and 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 Lingarajpuram, a locality in Bangalore, in the erstwhile Mysore State (now Karnataka). His father worked in ITC Factory, Welfare department. Devaraj lost his father when he was 3 months old as he was suffering f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangalore
Bangalore (), officially Bengaluru (), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It has a population of more than and a metropolitan population of around , making it the third most populous city and fifth most populous urban agglomeration in India, as well as the largest city in South India, and the 27th largest city in the world. Located on the Deccan Plateau, at a height of over above sea level, Bangalore has a pleasant climate throughout the year, with its parks and green spaces earning it the reputation as the "Garden City" of India. Its elevation is the highest among the major cities of India. An aerospace, heavy engineering and electronics hub since the 1960s, Bangalore is widely regarded as the "Silicon Valley of India" because of its role as the nation's leading information technology (IT) exporter.——— In the Ease of Living Index 2020 (published by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs), it was ranked the most livable Indian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avinash
Avinash Yelandur (born 22 December 1959) is an Indian actor who stars predominantly in South Indian language films, notably in the Kannada and Tamil film industries. He has been in the industry for two decades and has acted in over 200 films. Known for his authentic portrayal of complex characters and versatility, Avinash is one of the most sought-after actors in the supporting category. He is one of the few actors to enjoy both critical and commercial success. Early life Avinash was born in the town of Yelandur in Mysore district (now in Chamarajanagar district), in the Mysore State (now Karnataka), to Indira and B. K. Narayana Rao, a lawyer. After completing his education at Mysore's Hardwicke High School, Avinash went on to attend University of Mysore, where he obtained his master's degree in English literature. Drawn to theatre and cinema from a young age, he had an active theater life at Mysore and later at Bangalore. During the time, he taught English at the National Inst ... [...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. It is loosely inspired by the life story of the cop-turned-politician H. T. Sangliana. The film stars Shankar Nag, Bhavya and Tara, with actor Ambareesh making a special appearance. The film was produced under Pushpagiri Films banner and the music was composed by Hamsalekha. A. R. Rahman had worked as an assistant in this movie. 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 film) - thereby becoming the second character-based trilogy in Kannada after '' CID 999''. Plot Ram is a thug, who save some people from getting killed by Vikram, the son of MLA Nagappa and his henchmen, who wants to construct a powerplant. Impressed, Vikram appoints R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jana Nayaka
''Jana Nayaka'' is a 1988 Indian Kannada action drama 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 Umashree (born 10 May 1957) is an Indian actress and politician. She is known for her portrayal of film roles spoken in the Kannada language (ove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samyuktha
''Samyuktha'' is a 1988 Indian Kannada-language thriller film directed by K. N. Chandrashekar Sharma. The story is based on a novel of same name by Kakolu Saroja Rao. The film stars Shiva Rajkumar, Balaraj, Chi Guru Dutt and debutant actress Veena. The film was widely appreciated for its songs and story upon release. The songs composed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao were huge hits. Singeetam also co-wrote the screenplay for this movie. The background score was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. In an episode in '' Weekend with Ramesh'', Shiva Rajkumar had revealed that initially the movie was supposed to have only 2 protagonists – Chi Guru Dutt and Balaraj as in the original novel. However, he was later on board to give credibility to the project. Plot Three youngsters Shivaraj aka Shivu, Balaraj aka Balu and Gururaj aka Guru arrive in Saligrama to work in a factory owned by Mohan Rao, with the influence of Home Minister. They all stay at Factory Manager Gopal Rao's house after Gop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elu Suttina Kote
''Elu Suttina Kote'' is an Indian Kannada-language film released in 1987. It is directed by B. C. Gowrishankar and produced by Sa Ra Govindhu. It stars Rebel Star Ambareesh, Gouthami, Ramesh Aravind, Sundarakrishna Urs, Nagesh Kashyap, Shankar Rao, with Devaraj, Sadashiva Brahmavara, Honnavalli Krishna, Mandeep Rai, Kavya and Sunil Raoh in cameo roles. It enjoys cult classic status in Kannada cinema industry. Soundtrack The music for the film was composed by carnatic musician L. Vaidyanathan Lakshminarayana Vaidyanathan ( ta, லக்ஷ்மிநாராயண வைத்தியநாதன்; kn, ಎಲ್.ವೈದ್ಯನಾಥನ್; 9 April 1942 – 19 May 2007) was an acclaimed musicologist, music director and compo .... References *http://beta.musicmazaa.com/kannada/audiosongs/movie/Elu+Suttina+Kote.html 1987 films 1980s Kannada-language films {{1980s-Kannada-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sambhavami Yuge Yuge
''Sambhavami Yuge Yuge'' () is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Jose Prakash and Prameela in the lead roles. The film's musical score was composed by M. S. Baburaj. Cast *Prem Nazir as Vasu *Adoor Bhasi as Velu *K. P. Ummer as Raju *Jose Prakash as Balan *Prameela *Sankaradi as jeweler Nagappan Nair *T. S. Muthaiah *Adoor Bhavani as Kalyani Amma * Khadeeja * N. Govindankutty * Sadhana as Meena *Vijayasree as Sumathi *Kunchan Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Baburaj and the lyrics were written by Sreekumaran Thampi Sreekumaran Thampi (born 16 March 1940) is an Indian lyricist, music director, director, producer, and screenwriter in Malayalam cinema. He also writes poetry and is a recipient of the Vallathol Award. In 2017, he was awarded the J. C. Daniel .... References External links * 1972 films 1970s Malayalam-language films Films scor ... [...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 *Lokanath *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 from Andhra Pradesh. She is referred to respectfully as "Janaki Amma" and Nightingale of South India. She is one of the best-known playback singers in ... References 1987 films Indian action films Kannada remakes of Hindi films Films scored by Hamsalekha 1980s Kannada-language films 1987 action films {{1980s-Kannada-film-stub ... [...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. The film released to positive response by critics and audience and the lead star Vinod Raj was lauded for his dancing skills. 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 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. The song "Dance Dance Raja Dance" from this film was included in the widely popular video game Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories along with few other Indian songs in a radio channel Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karnataka State Film Award For Best Supporting Actor
Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards. The award honours Kannada language films. Superlative Winners Award winners The following is a partial list of award winners and the name of the films for which they won. See also * Cinema of Karnataka * List of Kannada-language films This is an alphabetical list of the Kannada feature films released by the Kannada film Industry List of Kannada films of 2018 0–9 * '' 18th Cross'' * '' 27 Mavalli Circle'' * '' 1st Rank Raju'' * ''No 73, Shanthi Nivasa'' * '' 6-5=2'' * ... References {{Karnataka State Film Awards Karnataka State Film Awards Kannada-language films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaganthuka
''Aaganthuka'' is a 1987 Indian Kannada language thriller - drama 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 * Vanitha Vasu * Devaraj * Seetharam * Aravind * Sudheendra * Jayashree * Goda Ramkumar * Veeranna Kurli * Sundaramma Soundtrack The songs are composed and scored by Rajeev Taranath Rajeev Taranath (born 17 October 1932) is an Indian classical musician who plays the sarod. Taranath is a disciple of Ali Akbar Khan. Career Rajeev Taranath was born in Bangalore on 17 October 1932. He received his initial training in vocal mus ... and lyrics written by M. N. Vyasa Rao. References External links songspk 1987 films 1980s Kannada-language films Indian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yagnam (2004 Film)
''Yagnam'' () is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by Pokuri Babu Rao on the Eetharam Films banner, directed by A.S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary. It was released on 2 July 2004. It stars Gopichand and Moonmoon Banerjee, with music composed by Mani Sharma. This film was remade in Oriya as ''Mo Mana Khali tori Pain (2005)'', starring Siddhant Mahapatra and Madhuri , and in Tamil as ''Mannin Maindhan'', with Sibiraj and Sathyaraj. The film was also later dubbed into Hindi as ''Aaj Ka Raavanraaj'' in 2007. The film won two Nandi Awards. Plot Seenu ( Gopichand) is a loyal servant and the right-hand-man of faction leader Reddeppa (Devaraj). He and Sailaja (Moonmoon Banerjee), Reddeppa's daughter, grew up together. Nayudamma (Vijaya Rangaraju) is an archrival of Reddeppa. Factional feuds between them have resulted in the loss of a number of lives among their groups. When Reddeppa realizes that his daughter and Seenu are in love, he swings into action, trying to kill Seenu. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
