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Easwari Rao
Easwari Rao is an Indian actress who has worked in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema. She played the lead roles from 1990 to 1999. She started to play supporting and character roles from 2000 onwards. Personal life She married director L. Raja in 2005. The couple have 2 children: 1 son and 1 daughter. Career Eswari Rao's debut movie was ''Intinta Deepavali'' (1990) in Telugu; she came to prominence in Telugu with the film ''Rambantu'' alongside Rajendra Prasad. She debuted in Tamil in ''Kavithai Paadum Alaigal'' (1990) credited as Janani. Though the songs were popular, the movie was a failure in box office. She got her first major break in ''Raman Abdullah'' (1997), directed by Balu Mahendra, where she was credited as Easwari Rao. She notably opted out of a project titled ''Koottaali'' as she felt the role was too glamorous. She went on to appear in Manoj Kumar's film ''Guru Paarvai'' (1998). Eeshwari also had a role in Bharathiraja's ''Siragugal Murivadhilai'', a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telugu Cinema
Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Telugu cinema is based in Film Nagar, Hyderabad, India. The nickname ''Tollywood'' is a portmanteau of the words Telugu and Hollywood. By 2021, it has emerged as the largest film industry in India in terms of box-office. Since 1909, filmmaker Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu was involved in producing short films and travelling to different regions in Asia to promote film work. In 1921, he produced the silent film, '' Bhishma Pratigna'', generally considered to be the first Telugu feature film, and hence, regarded as the ''Father of Telugu cinema''. In 1933, '' Sati Savitri'' directed by Chittajallu Pullayya received an honorary diploma at the 2nd Venice. Known for its big-ticket, and popular film genre catering to wider audience, works such as ''Pathala Bhairavi'' (1951) (only South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannada
Kannada (; ಕನ್ನಡ, ), originally romanised Canarese, is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the people of Karnataka in southwestern India, with minorities in all neighbouring states. It has around 47 million native speakers, and was additionally a second or third language for around 13 million non-native speakers in Karnataka. Kannada was the court language of some of the most powerful dynasties of south and central India, namely the Kadambas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadava Dynasty or Seunas, Western Ganga dynasty, Wodeyars of Mysore, Nayakas of Keladi Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara empire. The official and administrative language of the state of Karnataka, it also has scheduled status in India and has been included among the country's designated classical languages.Kuiper (2011), p. 74R Zydenbos in Cushman S, Cavanagh C, Ramazani J, Rouzer P, ''The Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics: Fourth Edition'', p. 767, Princeton Unive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhadra (2005 Film)
''Bhadra'' is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language romantic action drama film directed by debutant Boyapati Srinu. Produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations, the film stars Ravi Teja and Meera Jasmine, while Deepak, Prakash Raj, and Pradeep Rawat play supporting roles. The film has music composed by Devi Sri Prasad with cinematography and editing by Arthur A. Wilson and Marthand K. Venkatesh respectively. It has been dubbed in Hindi and Bhojpuri as ''Badala'' and in Malayalam as ''Brahmam''. The film was later remade into Tamil as ''Saravana,'' Kannada as ''Gaja'', Bengali as ''Josh'' and Bangladeshi as ''Bhalobeshe Morte Pari'' (2010). Plot Bhadra and Raja are the thickest of friends. Bhadra notices Raja's sister Anu in a video-recorded call and gets attracted to her instantly. After some days, the story moves to the engagement of Bhadra's sister. The house is full of joy and laughter, awaiting Bhadra's return from college. However, when Bhadra returns, the family members are shock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaptudu
''Aaptudu'' () is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Muthyala Subbaiah starring Rajasekhar and Anjala Zhaveri. The film is a remake of '' Ghaatak'' (1996). Cast * Rajasekhar as Bose *Anjala Zhaveri *Mukesh Rishi as Gangi Reddy * Satyanarayana as Sivaramakrishnayya * Sunil as an auto driver * Chandramohan as Chandram *Chalapathi Rao as a resident *Krishna Bhagavan as a resident * Rallapalli as a resident *Kondavalasa *Sana *Omkar * Abhinayashree * Anant * A. V. S. * Suman (guest appearance) * Eeswari Rao (guest appearance) Production This film marks the return of Anjala Zaveri to Telugu films following a brief hiatus. Rajasekhar produced the film. The film was shot in April of 2004. Mukesh Rishi was cast in a negative role. Suman and Eeswari Rao were cast in guest roles. Soundtrack The songs were composed by Ramana Gogula. ''The Hindu'' gave a mixed review for the songs. "Toofanai" based on Babooji Jara Dheere Chalo from '' Dum'' (2003). "Pedal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sullan
''Sullan'' is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Ramana. It stars Dhanush, along with Sindhu Tolani, Manivannan, Pasupathy and Easwari Rao among others. The film was composed by Vidyasagar. The film was opened on 23 July 2004 to negative reviews from the film critics. Plot Subramani, known as Sullan among his friends, is the son of Mani, a corporation garbage lorry driver. A first-year college student, his only objective in life is to have fun with his friends. He falls in love with Kavya. Soori is a moneylender who charges atrocious rates and then goes after those who fail to pay him back. When Soori's actions start to affect Sullan's family and friends, he strikes back. Cast *Dhanush as Subramani (Sullan) *Sindhu Tolani as Kavya *Manivannan as Mani, Sullan's father *Pasupathy as Soori *Easwari Rao as Karpagam *Delhi Ganesh *Vasu Vikram *Kalairani *Thennavan *Muthukaalai *Besant Ravi *Sanghavi Sanghavi (born Kavya Ramesh) is an Indian actre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naaga
''Naaga'' is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language political action film starring N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Sadaf, Jennifer Kotwal and Raghuvaran in main roles. The film is directed by D.K Suresh. The film was released on 10 January 2003. The film's score was by Vidyasagar and Deva. Cast * N. T. Rama Rao Jr. as Suryadevara Nagaraju "Naaga" * Sadaf as Vijji * Jennifer Kotwal *Raghuvaran as Naaga's father * Nassar as Chief Minister *Rajan P. Dev as Home Minister *Sudeepa Pinky as Naaga's sister *Shakeela as Mandaram *Paruchuri Gopala Krishna as Potti Kasaiah * Sunil as Ravi * Varsha * Sudha *Srinivasa Reddy *Siva Reddy *Prithvi *Babloo Prithiveeraj * Anand *Rajeev Kanakala * Venu Madhav * L.B. Sriram * P. J. Sarma * M. S. Narayana * Rambha as an item number in the song "Naayudori Pilla" *Anasuya Bharadwaj in an uncredited role as a law college student in the song "Dhool" * Surya *Raghava Lawrence in a guest appearance in the song "Naayudori Pilla" Soundtrack The music was composed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamil Nadu State Film Award For Best Character Artiste (Female) ...
The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil ( Kollywood) films. The award was first given in 1968 and stopped after 1970. The award is being given after 2000. The list Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won. See also * Tamil cinema * Cinema of India References {{Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Actor An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), lit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virumbugiren
''Virumbugiren'' is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Susi Ganeshan. The film stars Prashanth and Sneha, while Eswari Rao played a pivotal role which fetched her Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Artiste (Female) and Nassar, Livingston and Sriman portrayed supporting roles. Deva composed the film's music while K. V. Anand handled the film's cinematography. The film released after much delay across Tamil Nadu in December 2002. The film went on to gain success before release in 2001, by winning four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards including Best Film and Best Director for Susi Ganesan. Sneha also won the Best Actress award, while Easwari Rao scooped the Best Supporting Actress award. Plot Sivan is an aspiring designer. His hopes crash when he lands up with the responsibility of looking after his mother and younger brothers with his father's sudden death. Since his father dies while in service, Shivan is forced to take up his father's job ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannathil Muthamittal
''Kannathil Muthamittal'' (also released internationally under the translated title ''A Peck on the Cheek'') is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language musical war film produced and directed by Mani Ratnam. It was based on a short story, "Amuthavum Avanum" by Sujatha. The film stars R. Madhavan, Simran and P. S. Keerthana with Nandita Das, J. D. Chakravarthy, Prakash Raj and Pasupathy portraying other pivotal characters. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by A. R. Rahman, while Ravi K. Chandran handled the cinematography. Mani Ratnam presents the story of a child of Sri Lankan Tamil parentage adopted by Indian parents, whose desire is to meet her biological mother in the midst of the Sri Lankan Civil War. It was released on 14 February 2002. The film premiered at the 2002 Toronto International Film Festival, It also received a strong reception when screened at the San Francisco International Film Festival in 2003.The film received high critical acclaim upon release and went o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thavasi
''Thavasi'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by K. R. Udhayashankar starring Vijayakanth in dual lead roles, with Soundarya, Vadivelu, Jayasudha, Prathyusha, Nassar, Ponnambalam playing other pivotal roles. The film released on 14 November 2001 and received mixed reviews from the critics but was a hit at the box office. It was also dubbed in Hindi as ''Aaj Ka Krantiveer''. The film was remade in Kannada as '' Mallikarjuna''. Plot Thavasi is an influential do-gooder landlord in a small village, who commands respect from the village. Thavasi and his wife arrange for their son Boopathi's marriage with Priyadarshini. Sankarapandi, who sodomised and killed Thavasi's sister after marrying her, wants to marry his daughter (whom he had with his second wife) to Boobpathi. Thavasi, since he doesn't want his son to marry his daughter, insults Sankarapandi. Sankarapandi instead to save his prestige, engages her daughter with Maragathammal's son Thangarasu, who i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kutty (2001 Film)
''Kutty'' is a 2001 Tamil language film directed by Janaki Vishwanathan. The film's music is composed by Ilayaraja. Upon release, the film met with widespread critical acclaim. Plot The film revolves around a young girl who is forced into child labour working for an urban family after a tragedy in her own family. Paavaadai is a potter living in a village in the outskirts of Madurai. Even though his profession is in a miserable condition, he has high hopes for his daughter Kannammaa and raises her with much affection. Unfortunately, he dies in an accident and this forces Kannammaa to be sent to work for an urban family. The girl is quite happy about this, thinking about the prospects of good food and clothes. The family's working couple also treat her with kindness. However, the arrival of the mother-in-law changes everything. Kutty doesn't get enough food to eat and is mistreated by the old woman and her grandson. Day-by-day things get worsen. Once, Kutty's relatives come to see ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum
''Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum'' is a 1999 Tamil language comedy film directed by A. N. Rajagopal. The film stars Pandiarajan and Easwari Rao, with Ranjith, Manorama, Senthil, Charle, Anu Mohan, Pandu, Sathyapriya, Anuja, Anitha and Vaiyapuri playing supporting roles. The film, produced by V. Thiyagarajan, had musical score by Deva and was released on 21 November 1999. Plot Subramani is an owner of a small video rental store and a wedding cameraman, and he lives with his widowed mother. Each time Subramani does something good, he ends up getting in trouble for it. The henpecked Panneerselvam and the arrogant Mangamma have three daughters: Anuja, who is married to a jobless man; the childish Hamsaveni; and Krishnaveni. Mangamma only likes Krishnaveni and relies heavily on her. Panneerselvam asks Subramani to romance Krishnaveni. Subramani agrees and tries to seduce her. She then falls in love with him. When Mangamma learns of their love affair, she sends henchmen to beat him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
