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Ganesh Patro
Behara Ganesh Patro (22 June 1945 – 5 January 2015) was an Indian playwright and screenwriter known for his works in Telugu cinema. He started his career in 1965, and wrote dialogues, songs, and stories for Telugu films from the 1970s up to the 1990s, including, ''Rudraveena'', ''Maro Charitra'', '' Idi Katha Kaadu'', ''Mayuri'', and ''Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu''. He worked in over 100 films and know for his association with K. Balachander and Kodi Ramakrishna. Life and career Ganesh Patro was born on 22 June 1945 in Parvathipuram, Andhra Pradesh, Parvathipuram of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. He wrote dialogue for sereral films including ''Maro Charitra'', ''Rudraveena'', ''Maa Pallelo Gopaludu'', Nirnayam (1991 film), ''Nirnayam'', and ''Mayuri (film)'' among others. After a 15-year sabbatical, he wrote dialogue for ''Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu'' in 2013. Patro also wrote many plays in Telugu theatre and literature. Patro died at age 69 on 5 Janu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parvathipuram, Andhra Pradesh
Parvathipuram is a municipality located at Parvathipuram Manyam district of Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of Parvathipuram Manyam district and headquarters of Parvathipuram revenue division and Parvathipuram mandal. This revenue division shares a border with various districts in Odisha. Geography Parvathipuram is located at 18°46'N 83°25'E. It has an average elevation of 120 meters (393.7 feet). Demographics census, Parvathipuram had a population of 53,844. The total population constitute, 26,811 males and 27,033 females a sex ratio of 1008 females per 1000 males. 5,048 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 2,607 are boys and 2,441 are girls a ratio of 936 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 79.14% with 38,618 literates, significantly higher than the state average of 67.41%. Government and politics Parvathipuram is represented by Parvathipuram (SC) (Assembly constituency) for Andhra Pradesh Legi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
''Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu'' (), also known by the initialism ''SVSC'', is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language family drama film written and directed by Srikanth Addala. It was produced by Dil Raju's Sri Venkateswara Creations, and stars Venkatesh, Mahesh Babu, Anjali and Samantha, while Prakash Raj, Jayasudha, Rao Ramesh, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Abhinaya and Rohini Hattangadi play supporting roles. In addition to directing the film, Addala worked on the script for three years after the release of his directorial debut, '' Kotha Bangaru Lokam'' (2008). He wrote the screenplay, and Ganesh Patro wrote the film's dialogue. Mickey J. Meyer and Mani Sharma composed the soundtrack and score, respectively. Marthand K. Venkatesh edited the film and K. V. Guhan was its cinematographer. Production began on 6 October 2011 in Hyderabad; principal photography began on 18 January 2012 in Visakhapatnam, and finished on 24 December. In addition to Hyderabad, scenes were filmed in coastal An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aakali Rajyam
''Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language satirical drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, with Pratap Pothen, R. Dilip and S. Ve. Shekher in supporting roles. It revolves around a group of Tamils in Delhi struggling with poverty and unemployment. ''Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu'' was simultaneously shot in Telugu as ''Aakali Rajyam'' (). It was released on 6 November 1980, and ''Aakali Rajyam'' on 9 January 1981. The film was a commercial success, winning three Filmfare Awards South and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. It was remade in Hindi as '' Zara Si Zindagi'' (1983) with Haasan reprising his role, and Balachander again directing. Plot S. Rangan and his friend are two unemployed Tamil men staying together in Delhi. Another Tamil, Thambu subsequently joins them for the purpose of searching a job. Rangan is a straightforward person who does not tolerate anything which involves impersonation and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu (1981 Film)
''Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu'' () is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Balachander, starring Krishnam Raju, Jayasudha and Bhanu Chander, with Chiranjeevi playing a guest role towards the climax. Plot Cast *Krishnam Raju as Narsimha *Jayasudha as P. Rani *Bhanu Chander *Saritha as Papayamma *Chiranjeevi (Cameo) *Y. Vijaya *Jayamalini *Tyagaraju *Sakshi Rangarao Sakshi Ranga Rao (born Rangavajhula Ranga Rao; 15 September 1942 – 27 June 2005) was an Indian character actor who worked in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He appeared in about 450 films over a career spanning four decades, majority o ... as teacher *Prasad Rao *Krishna Chaitanya *Master Raju *Shyamala *Lakshmi Chitra *Asha Lata *Raghavan *Bharat Kumar *Jit Mohan Mitra *Basha Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. References External links * {{K. Balachander 1980s Telugu-language films 1981 films Films directed by K. Balachander Films scored by K. V. Mah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thillu Mullu
''Thillu Mullu'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by K. Balachander and written by Visu. A remake of the 1979 Hindi film '' Gol Maal'', it stars Rajinikanth, with Thengai Srinivasan, Nagesh, Poornam Viswanathan, Sowcar Janaki, Madhavi and Viji Chandrasekhar in supporting roles. The film is about Chandran, who lies to his boss to get a leave but gets caught. To save his job, he is forced to pretend to his boss that he has a twin brother. ''Thillu Mullu'' was released on 1 May 1981. Critics particularly praised Rajinikanth's performance, as he was known for doing mainly action films up until that point in his career. A remake of the same name was released in 2013. Plot Aiyampettai Arivudainambi Kaliyaperumal Chandran is a graduate in search of his first job. He and his sister Uma have no relatives or acquaintances except their doctor/family friend. The doctor advises him to attend an interview for a job at his friend Sriramachandramurthy's import-expo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
47 Rojulu
''47 Natkal'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. It was simultaneously made in Telugu as ''47 Rojulu'' (). The film stars Chiranjeevi, Jaya Prada and Anne Patricia. Based on the novel of the same name by Sivasankari, it revolves around Vaishali (Jaya Prada) and how her marriage to Kumar (Chiranjeevi) lasts only 47 days. The Tamil version was released on 17 July 1981 and the Telugu version on 3 September 1981. Plot Actress Saritha comes to a small town to talk to Vaishali, because she is about to play her in a film based on her life. Vaishali suffers from hysteria and angrily shuts out Saritha. The story is now told in flashback form, when Vaishali's brother tells Saritha about her marriage to Kumar, lasting for only 47 days. Kumar takes Vaishali to a country manor in a town 30 km away from Paris, France ( Férolles). She does not know French or English. Kumar already has a French first wife Lucie living there on the to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tholi Kodi Koosindi
''Tholi Kodi Koosindi'' () is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Balachander, starring Saritha, Seema, Madhavi, and Sarath Babu with Jeeva as the antagonist. The film was simultaneously made in Tamil as ''Enga Ooru Kannagi'' () starring Major Sundarrajan. The film won three Nandi Awards. Plot Cast Telugu version * Sarath Babu as Venkata Swamy, a police constable * Saritha * Seema as Devudamma * Madhavi as Jabilli * Jeeva as Rampandu Dora * Prasanna * Hanumanthu * Shantaram * Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry * Jayasri * Satti Babu * Prasad Babu Tamil version The lead cast was retained for the Tamil version with a slightly altered supporting cast. *Major Sundarrajan *Srikanth Production The film was prominently shot at Veerabhadra Temple, Pattiseema. Soundtrack The songs were composed by M. S. Viswanathan and the lyrics were penned by Acharya Aatreya. ;Telugu Track List ;Tamil Track List Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. *Pachaiva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guppedu Manasu
''Guppedu Manasu'' () is a 1979 Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Sarath Babu, Sujatha (her Telugu debut) and Saritha in prominent roles. It was a bilingual film made simultaneously in Tamil as ''Nool Veli'' (). The film was a remake of the Malayalam film '' Aa Nimisham''. Kamal Haasan does a guest role in both Tamil and Telugu versions. South Indian classical musician Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna (6 July 1930 – 22 November 2016) was an Indian Carnatic vocalist, musician, multi-instrumentalist, playback singer, composer, and character actor. He was awarded the Madras Music Academy's Sangeetha Kalanidhi in ... sang, "Mouname Nee Basha O Mooga Manasa", penned by Acharya Aatreya. It describes the various aspects of "Manasu" (translation: Mind). Plot Buchi Babu, an architect, his wife Vidya (Sujatha), a writer, and their young daughter, move in next door to Srimati, an out of work actress who is living wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andamaina Anubhavam
''Ninaithale Inikkum'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Balachander starring Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Jaya Prada and Geetha. The story was written by Sujatha. The film was also simultaneously shot in Telugu as ''Andamaina Anubhavam'' (). A large part of the film was shot in Singapore. The film was later dubbed in Hindi as ''Pyara Tarana''. Plot The film follows Chandru, a singer and his band on a tour to Singapore. Over there Chandru meets his love interest Sona, only to find that she is terminally ill. Cast * Kamal Haasan as Chandru * Rajinikanth as Deepak * Jaya Prada as Sona * Jayasudha as Kamini * Geetha as Meena * S. K. Misro as Kamalakar Rao/Mama * Sarath Babu (Guest appearance) * Narayana Rao (Guest appearance) * S. Ve. Shekher as radio operator (Guest appearance) * Poornam Viswanathan as Sona's father Production Many of K. Balachander's students like Jayasudha, Sarath Babu, Geetha and Narayana Rao appear in cameo for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tholireyi Gadichindi
''Tholireyi Gadichindi'' () is a 1977 Telugu-language film which stars Murali Mohan, Rajinikanth and Jayachitra. It was directed by K. S. Rami Reddy. Plot Cast * Murali Mohan * Rajinikanth * Jayachitra * Kaikala Satyanarayana * Mohan Babu * Allu Rama Lingaiah * Ramaprabha * Jayamalini * Sarathi Sarathi, also called Kadali Jaya Sarathi, (26 June 1942 – 1 August 2022) was an Indian comedic actor and producer in the Telugu film industry. His most notable roles are in ''Manavuri Pandavulu'', ''Bobilli Brahmanna'', ''Driver Ramudu'', ' ... Soundtrack References External links * {{IMDb title, 1416817 1970s Telugu-language films 1977 drama films 1977 films Films scored by Satyam (composer) Indian drama films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
