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Donga Ramudu (1955 Film)
''Donga Ramudu'' () is a 1955 Indian Telugu-language drama film co-written and directed by K. V. Reddy. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri, Jamuna, and Jaggayya with music composed by Pendyala. The film was produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under the Annapurna Pictures banner. ''Donga Ramudu'' is the debut production of ''Annapurna Pictures.'' Released on October 1, 1955, the film became a super hit. ''Donga Ramudu'' established Annapurna Pictures as a top banner. The film was archived in the curriculum of the Film and Television Institute of India. ''Donga Ramudu'' was dubbed in Tamil as ''Thiruttu Raman'' (1956) and was commercially successful. It was later remade in Hindi as '' Man-Mauji'' (1962) and again in Tamil as '' Vasanthi'' (1988). Plot A young boy Ramudu frequently gets into trouble with his mischievous behavior. He dotes upon his sister Lakshmi. One day when his destitute mother Subbamma is ailing and needs expensive medications, he steals the medicine and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Akkineni Nageswara Rao (20 September 1923 – 22 January 2014), widely known as ANR, was an Indian actor and producer, known for his works majorly in Telugu cinema. He starred in many landmark films in his seventy five-year career, and became one of the most prominent figures of Telugu cinema. Nageswara Rao received seven state Nandi Awards, and five Filmfare Awards South. He is a recipient of the Dada Saheb Phalke Award and Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award, for his contributions to the fields of Art and Cinema. Nageswara Rao is known for his work in biographical films. He portrayed the Tamil saint Thondaradippodi Alvar, Vipra Narayana in the 1954 film ''Vipra Narayana''; Telugu poet Tenali Ramakrishna in the 1956 film ''Tenali Ramakrishna (film), Tenali Ramakrishna'', which received the Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards#All India Certificate of Merit, All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film; the Sanskrit poet Kalidasa in the 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hemalatha (Telugu Actress)
Hemalatha (19262019) was an Indian actress of Telugu cinema, of Andhra Pradesh, India. She acted in more than 100 films during the 1950s to 1976. The first movie she acted was Palletooru. She retired from movies in 1976, with ''Seethamma Santhanam'' being the film she last appeared. After retiring from movies, she was involved in Brahma Kumaris movement in Hyderabad till her death. Selected filmography Actress * 1976 Seethamma Santanam * 1976 Mahakavi Kshetrayya * 1976 Sita Kalyanam * 1976 Secretary * 1976 Vemulawada Bheemakavi * 1975 Balipeetam * 1975 Eduruleni Manishi * 1975 Kathanayakuni Katha * 1975 Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham * 1973 Vaade Veedu * 1972 Bharya Biddalu * 1972 Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham * 1971 Prema Nagar * 1971 Sampoorna Ramayanam * 1971 Jeevitha Chakram * 1970 Marina Manishi * 1970 Mayani Mamata * 1970 Pettandarulu * 1970 Ali Baba 40 Dongalu * 1970 Lakshmi Kataksham * 1970 Balaraju Katha * 1969 Karpura Harathi * 1969 Mathru Devata * 1969 Kadala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pedda Manushulu (1954 Film)
''Pedda Manushulu'' ( or ) is a 1954 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced and directed by K. V. Reddy. It stars Jandhyala Gaurinatha Sastry, Mudigonda Lingamurthy, Relangi, Vangara, Sriranjani Jr. in prominent roles. The film portrays corruption among so called respectable persons of the society. It was loosely based on '' The Pillars of Society,'' a 1877 play by famous Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. ''Pedda Manushulu'' was commercially successful. It was the first Telugu film to win the National Film Award. The film proved K. V. Reddy's capability in directing not only fantasy and mythological films, but also social dramas. The film became a trendsetter for many later films with a similar theme. It showed that those who are considered ''Pedda Manushulu'' by the society are corrupt. After the film's release, the term ''Pedda Manushulu'' had negative connotations in Telugu culture for a long time. Cast * Jandhyala Gaurinatha Sastry as Dharma Rao * Mudigonda Lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Production Company
A production company, production house, production studio, or a production team is a studio that creates works in the fields of performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, comics, interactive arts, video games, websites, music, and video. These groups consist of technical staff to produce the media, and are often incorporated as a commercial publisher. Generally the term refers to all individuals responsible for the technical aspects of creating a particular product, regardless of where in the process their expertise is required, or how long they are involved in the project. For example, in a theatrical performance, the production team has not only the running crew, but also the theatrical producer, designers and theatrical direction. Tasks and functions The production company may be directly responsible for fundraising the production or may accomplish this through a parent company, partner, or private investor. It handles budgeting, scheduling, scriptin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Movie Star
A movie star (also known as a film star or cinema star) is an actor or actress who is famous for their starring, or leading, roles in movies. The term is used for performers who are marketable stars as they become popular household names and whose names are used to promote movies, for example in trailers and posters. The most prominent movie stars are known in the industry as bankable stars. United States Hollywood's early years In the early days of silent movies, the names of the actors and actresses appearing in them were not publicized or credited because producers feared this would result in demands for higher salaries.100 years of movie stars: 1910-1929 , ''The Independent'', January 25, 2010. However, audience curiosity soon undermin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kusalakumari Thanjavur Damayanthi Kusalakumari (6 December 1937 - 7 March 2019) was an Indian actress and dancer. She featured in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language films. Early life Born in Thanjavur, Kusalakumari is a niece of T. R. Rajakumari. Her birth name is Kusalambal. Being born in an artistes family, she began learning Bharata Natyam at the age of 3. When she was 5 years old, the family moved to Chennai. She used to go to film shooting with her aunt T. R. Rajakumari. Film career Kusalakumari began her film career as a child artiste. Though she has danced in films before, she got a character role in Avvaiyar as the child Avvaiyar. Her major role as the poor woman falling in love with Sivaji Ganesan, was in ''Koondukili'', the only film Sivaji Ganesan and M. G. Rama |
