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E. V. V. Satyanarayana
Eedara Veera Venkata Satyanarayana (10 June 1956 21 January 2011) was an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer. He directed a total of 51 films in Telugu and Hindi and introduced many actors to Telugu cinema. He was well known for making comedy and melodrama films. In 2000, he established his own production company, E. V. V. Cinema. He died in 2011. Biography Early life Satyanarayana was born on 10 June 1956 in Korumamidi village of West Godavari district in present-day Andhra Pradesh, India. His parents were Venkat Rao and Venkata Ratnam. He has two brothers who worked in the film industry as still photographers. His passion for films did not let him concentrate on his studies. Deciding to test his luck in the Telugu film industry, E V V discontinued his studies after Intermediate and moved to Chennai. Film career E. V. V. faced many hardships during his early days in Chennai. His passion for films, relentless approach, persistence and determination to make it b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aha Naa Pellanta (1987 Film)
''Aha Naa-Pellanta!'' () is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film written and directed by Jandhyala, and produced by D. Ramanaidu under his banner Suresh Productions. The film stars Rajendra Prasad and Rajani while Kota Srinivasa Rao, Nutan Prasad, and Brahmanandam play supporting roles. The film has music composed by Ramesh Naidu. An adaptation of Adivishnu's novel ''Satyam Gaari Illu'' (), the film's title is based on a song from the epic fantasy film ''Mayabazar'' (1957). The film released on 27 November 1987. ''Aha Naa Pellanta!'' is considered one of the best comedy films of all time in Telugu cinema. Kota Srinivasa Rao's character as a miser and his mannerism "''Naakenti?''" became famous. Brahmanandam's role as 'Ara Gundu' received wide appreciation from both critics and audience and it became his breakthrough role. Made on a budget of 16 lakh, the film grossed over 5 crore at the box office and became a blockbuster. Producer D. Ramanaidu mentioned that th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goppinti Alludu
''Goppinti Alludu'' () is a 2000 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Nandamuri Rama Krishna on Ramakrishna Horticultural Cine Studios banner and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Simran, Sanghavi, Sadhika, and music composed by Koti. It is a remake of the Hindi film ''Hero No. 1'' (1997). The film was released on 21 July 2000. Plot The film begins in a multi-millionaire Achyuta Ramayya's family resides his 3 daughters, their wayward husbands, and Sowya & Jalandhara the two daughters of his deceased son. In that house, no one likes each other and it runs always between quarrels. As a result, no man advances to work therein. Apart from that, Sowya is demeaned by the entire family except for Achyuta Ramayya as she is the illicit progeny of her father. Jalandhara showers fake affection but internally envies and enemies her. Besides, Murali Manohar is the son of a tycoon SVR who returns from abroad after completing graduation. SVR aspire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu
''Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu'' ( Wife at home, Lover in the kitchen) is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and produced by K. L. Narayana under the Sri Durga Arts banner. It stars Daggubatu Venkatesh, Soundarya Raghu and Vineetha (in her Telugu debut) with music composed by Koti. The film was successful at the box office. The film was a remake of Tamil film ''Thaikulame Thaikulame''. Plot State of being childless haunts Sriram ( Venkatesh) and Sita (Soundarya), a couple with trustworthy characters. After Sriram's desperate father (Kota Srinivasa Rao) pursues him and Sita to visit a doctor for the child, they reluctantly visit Dr. Amaram ( AVS). Shockingly, Sriram perceives that Sita is childless but lies to the latter and his father that he has shortcomings rather. Eventually, Sriram's father discovers the truth and asks him to marry for a second time. To escape temporarily, Sriram decides to marry once he returns af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alluda Majaka
''Alluda Majaka'' is a 1995 Telugu-language action comedy film produced by Devi Vara Prasad under the Devi Films banner. The film starred Chiranjeevi, Ramya Krishna and Rambha, with Kota Srinivasa Rao, Lakshmi and Ooha playing supporting roles. The movie was directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and the story and screenplay was by Posani Krishna Murali. The film was remade in Kannada as Kiladi. The film generated widespread controversy upon release, with the communists and the Hindu nationalists demanding a ban on the film as it contained a number of scenes portraying women in an obscene manner.http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/1808/9/09_chaptr%204.pdf When the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) considered a ban on the film two months after its release, the fans of Chiranjeevi organised a protest in Hyderabad, demanding that the film not be banned. The CBFC eventually did not ban the film, but edited out the objectionable parts, the film thus achieving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hello Brother (1994 Film)
''Hello Brother'' is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film, produced by K. L. Narayana and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. It stars Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishna and Soundarya, with music composed by Raj–Koti. The film is loosely based on the Hong Kong action comedy ''Twin Dragons'' (1992). In turn, ''Hello Brother'' spawned several of its own remakes, twice in Hindi as ''Judwaa'' (1997) and its reboot ''Judwaa 2'' (2017), in Kannada as ''Cheluva'' (1997) Plot Misra is a dacoit. SP Chakravarthy arrests him. Misra wounds himself and is taken to the hospital for the cure, where Chakravarthy is waiting for his wife Geeta, who is pregnant and she gives birth to twins the doctor says that both children have a reflection mentality, which means "if it pains to one other also hurts" depending on the distance. Misra escapes and takes one of the twins with him, hurting Geeta. Chakravarthy pursues him, but is unable to find the child, but shoots Misra. The child is taken by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ooha
Uma Maheswari, known by her stage names Sivaranjani and Ooha, is a former Indian actress. She worked primarily in Telugu and Tamil films, in addition to Malayalam films in the 1990s. She received Nandi Award for Best Actress Best Actress is the name of an award which is presented by various film, television and theatre organisations, festivals, and people's awards to leading actresses in a film, television series, television film or play. The first Best Actress aw ... for '' Aame'' (1994). Personal life Ooha married actor Srikanth in 1997 and the couple has three children Roshan, Medha and Rohan. Filmography Television * Enthiran References External links * Living people 1970 births Actresses in Telugu cinema Indian film actresses Actresses in Tamil cinema Actresses in Malayalam cinema 20th-century Indian actresses Actresses in Kannada cinema Actresses from Kerala Actresses in Tamil television {{India-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meka Srikanth
Meka Srikanth (born 23 March 1968) is an Indian actor who is known for works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has appeared in more than 120 films. The actor has received one state Nandi Award, and one Filmfare Award South. He has starred in films like ''Swarabhishekam'', which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for 2004. Srikanth's another film '' Virodhi'' premiered at the Indian panorama section, at the 2011 International Film Festival of India. ''Sri Rama Rajyam'' also had a special screening at International Film Festival of India on 28 November 2011. He has also appeared in some other language films including Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil films. Early life Srikanth was born on 23 March 1968 in Gangavati of present-day Karnataka, India. His father, Meka Parameswara Rao (19462020), was a wealthy landlord who migrated from Mekavaripalem of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh to Gangavati. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Karnataka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aame
''Aame'' () is a 1994 Telugu-language drama film by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film stars Ooha, Naresh and Srikanth. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Thaliya Sowbhagya'' (1995) starring Ramkumar and Shruthi and in Tamil as ''Thaali Pudhusu'' (1997) starring Ramki and Khushboo. The film won two Nandi Awards and one Filmfare Award. ''Aame'' was the first movie to feature Srikanth and Ooha together. Cast * Srikanth as Anjaneyulu * Ooha as Ooha * Naresh as Vikram * Chandra Mohan as Subrahmanyam * Tanikella Bharani as Pattabhi * Kota Srinivasa Rao as Srinivasa Rao * Sangeeta as Ooha's mother * Sudha as Anjaneyulu's mother * Varalakshmi as Varalakshmi * Brahmanandam as Priest * AVS Soundtrack Music composed by Vidyasagar. Music released on Aditya Music Company. Awards ;Nandi Awards - 1994 *Best Actress - Ooha * Special Jury Award - I. Mohan Rao ;Filmfare Awards South *Filmfare Award for Best Film - Telugu ''Filmfare'' is an Indian English-language fortnigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1992 Film)
''Jamba Lakidi Pamba'' is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language fantasy comedy film written and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film stars Naresh and Aamani (in her Telugu film debut). The film explores feminism and women's rights in a light-hearted manner and depicts the consequences when the male and female genders are reversed. The film is based on an old story EVV conceptualized while working under Jandhyala as an assistant director. It is also inspired by a play written by Madireddy Sulochana. EVV took the basic theme of Sulochana's play and his old story and developed it into the script of ''Jamba Lakidi Pamba.'' The film was initially released in 1992 but went unnoticed. It was re-released on 12 July 1993 and became a commercial success. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Nari Munidare Gandu Parari'' (2004). The 2018 film of the same name is also based on the concept of ''Jamba Lakidi Pamba.'' Yashraj Films made a program series named ''Man's world'' on YouTube, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aa Okkati Adakku
''Aa Okkati Adakku'' () is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana, and produced by M. Saravanan and M. Balasubramaniam under the AVM Productions banner. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Rambha, and Rao Gopal Rao with the music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film is the debut of Rambha in the Telugu film industry. The film was successful at the box office. It was remade in Hindi as '' Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi'' (1997) and in Kannada as ''Bal Nan Maga''. Plot Chitti Babu strongly believes in astrology and spends a lazy life. Rambha, with whom he falls in love, pressures him to marry her before her father, Royyala Naidu, finds an alliance of his choice. Naidu, out of love for his daughter, agrees to the marriage on the condition that he earn 1 lakh by the night of the wedding. Chitti Babu starts cheating people to earn money. Royyala Naidu finds out about the deception and insults Chitti Babu's mother. Chitti Babu realizes the importance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appula Appa Rao
''Appula Appa Rao'' is a 1992 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by B. Suresh under the Kamadhenu Creations banner, presented by Rama Prabha and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Shobana and music composed by Rajan–Nagendra. The film was recorded as a ''Blockbuster'' at the box office and is widely acclaimed as one of the finest comedy films in Telugu. It was released on 24 January 1992. Plot Appa Rao is a bachelor who manages every day by living off the loans he takes from others. He manages to coerce the local MLA Nadendla Anjaiah into promising to repay his debts in exchange for the votes in Anjaiah's favor from the debtors of Appa Rao. One night, he meets a lady constable Subba Lakshmi, who slaps him for trying to protect some rowdies who tried to molest her. They meet again and spar with each other, this time over a lottery ticket for Rs. 10 lakhs, and end up tearing the ticket. The seller refuses to take it back and instead advises them to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |