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Geetanjali (actress)
Geethanjali (1947 – 31 October 2019) was an Indian actress who worked in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi films. In an career spanning close to six decades, she featured in over 500 films across multiple languages. Her first film as a dancer is Rani Ratnaprabha in 1960. NTR introduced her to the silver screen as a heroine with his directorial debut film '' Sita Rama Kalyanam'' in 1961. She was famous for her roles in '' Murali Krishna'' (1964), ''Doctor Chakravarthy'' (1964), ''Illalu'' (1965), ''Sambarala Rambabu'' (1970), '' Kaalam Marindi'' (1972), and ''Abbayigaru Ammayigaru'' (1973). She was also a member of the Nandi Awards committee. Personal life Geethanjali worked in the Hindi film '' Parasmani'' (1963), a Lakshmikant-Pyarelal production. Since her name Mani was already present in the title, the film-maker re-christened her as Geetanjali. Geethanjali worked with actor Rama Krishna in number of films like ''Thodu Needa'' (1965), ''Hantakulostunnaru Jagratta'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andhra Jyothy
''Andhra Jyothi'' () is the third largest circulated Telugu language daily newspaper of India sold mostly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It was founded by K. L. N. Prasad, an Industrialist on 1 July 1960. It is also one of the oldest running Telugu language daily newspapers. It was taken over by Vemuri Radha Krishna, also known as R. K. in 2002 who also works as the Managing Director. Details It is published from 21 centers across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Vemuri Radhakrishna, a senior journalist turned entrepreneur is its Managing Director and noted litterateur K. Srinivas is its Editor. It is the third-largest circulated Telugu daily, according to the Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC) and is known for its dynamic political reporting. Andhra Jyothi has a vast reporting network in every nook and corner of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and also has a considerable presence in New Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Orissa, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalam Marindi
''Kalam Marindi'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Viswanath and produced by Bommisetty, Hanumantha Rao & Vasiraju Prakasam. The story is based on the concept of untouchability and casteism and is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Cast * Gummadi as Lakshmipati * Anjali Devi * Sobhan Babu as Srinivas * Sarada as Shanti * Rao Gopala Rao as Koteshu * Chandra Mohan as Krishnavatharam *Potti Prasad * Suryakantam as Srinivas' grandmother * Sakshi Ranga Rao as Seshavatharam * Pushpa Kumari as Thayaru *Geetanjali as Geetha *Raavi Kondala Rao *Allu Ramalingaiah as MLA Ekambareshwar Rao *Nirmalamma as Shanti's aunt *Devadas Kanakala * Chalapathi Rao as Doctor *K.V. Chalam *P. J. Sarma as Doctor Songs *"Emitayya Sarasalu" (Lyrics: Kosaraju Raghavaiah) *"Mundarunna Chinnadani" (Lyrics: Daasarathi Krishnamacharyulu) *"Sannajaji Sogasundi" (Lyrics: C. Narayana Reddy) *"Nijam Telugusukondi O YuvakullarA" (Lyrics: Dasarathi Krishnamacharyulu) *"Om Namo Narayanaya" (Lyrics: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ave Kallu
''Ave Kallu'' () is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language mystery thriller film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar and produced by AVM Productions, starring Krishna and Kanchana. It was simultaneously made in Tamil as '' Athey Kangal'', with Kanchana reprising her role. The film was released on 14 December 1967. It is considered the first Telugu crime film to be entirely made in colour. Plot A woman named Vasantha finds her husband Ranganatha dead, where the masked murderer tries to kill her, but she escapes from him. Vasantha is left in a state of shock and becomes mentally paralysed. A case is registered and the investigation takes place. Susi, a college student, along with her friends, arrives to her aunt Vasanth's home for vacation. There lives her younger paternal uncles Rajasekhar and Chandrasekhar, her aunt Vasantha, A Butler Naganna,and a regular visiting doctor,Ramayya. During her stay, a series of murders take place at the house with every time a cigar bit being left by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poola Rangadu (1967 Film)
''Poola Rangadu'' is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film, produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under Annapurna Pictures and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao and produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna, Sobhan Babu, Vijaya Nirmala, and music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. The film, loosely based on A. J. Cronin's novel '' Beyond This Place'', was released on 24 November and became a box office success. It was remade in Tamil in 1970 as ''En Annan'' and in Hindi in 1972 as '' Jeet''. Plot Ranga Rao is a carefree jovial person and is better known as Poola Rangadu. He makes a living pulling horse carts and is in love with Venkatalakshmi. When both he and his sister were children, their father Veerayya used to work as a manager at a mill, owned by Purushotham. Purushotham was murdered by his business partners Dharma Rao and Chalapathi. Veerayya is framed by them and is sentenced to life imprisonment leaving his children completely helpless. De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gudachari 116
''Gudachari 116'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language spy film written by Aarudhra, and directed by M. Mallikarjuna Rao. The film stars Krishna, Jayalalitha, Rajanala and Mukkamala in pivotal roles. It is noted to be the first spy film in Telugu cinema. Released on 11 August 1966, ''Gudachari 116'' was a commercial success, spawning several unrelated sequels in the subsequent years, namely, ''James Bond 777'' (1971), ''Agent Gopi'' (1978), ''Rahasya Gudachari'' (1981) and '' Gudachari 117'' (1989). ''Gudachari 116'' was a breakthrough for actress Jayalalithaa. The film was remade in Hindi as '' Farz'' (1967). Plot Secret Agent 116 named Gopi has been assigned the case of the homicide of a fellow secret agent (303) by the head of CID. 303 had found evidence that can help identify the perpetrators. During this investigation, Gopi meets lovely Radha in a flight journey, and both end up falling in love with each other. The traitor responsible for the killing of agent 303 has gon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Potti Pleader
''Potti Pleader'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film written by Bhamidipati Radhakrishna and directed by K. Hemambaradhara Rao. Based on Radhakrishna's play ''Idemiti'', the film stars Padmanabham in the title role, who also produced the film under the banner Rekha and Murali Arts along with Vallam Narasimha Rao and B. Purushottam. Sobhan Babu, Geetanjali, Vanisri, Ramana Reddy, Mukkamala and Raavi Kondala Rao appear in supporting roles. The film revolves around an LLB graduate positioning himself as a reputed pleader after moving on from a heartbreak. He is later assigned the case of his friend, who is accused of murdering a zamindar for money. M. G. Singh and M. S. N. Murthy served as the film's director of photography and editor respectively. B. N. Krishna was the film's production designer. S. P. Kodandapani, composed the film's soundtrack and score. Filming took place in sets erected at Prasad Studios in Vadapalani and Saligramam in Madras (now Chennai). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leta Manasulu (1966 Film)
''Leta Manasulu'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Krishnan–Panju and produced by A. V. Meiyappan under AVM Productions banner. The film stars Haranath, Jamuna and Kutty Padmini. It is a remake of the 1965 Tamil film ''Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum'' which itself was an adaptation of the 1961 film '' The Parent Trap'', in turn based on Erich Kästner's 1949 German novel ''Lisa and Lottie'' (german: Das doppelte Lottchen). The film was released on 16 September 1966. Plot Twins Padmini "Puppy" and Lalitha "Lalli" decide to reunite their separated parents. Cast * Haranath as Chandrasekhar "Sekhar" * Jamuna as Satyabhama "Bhama" *Kutty Padmini as Padmini "Puppy" and Lalitha "Lalli" (Dual role) * Relangi as Shambhulingam *Padmanabham as Sundaram *Jagga Rao as Jambu *G. Varalakshmi as Kanaka Durgamma * Geethanjali as Nirmala *Manimala Manimala is a small town and a village in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala, situated about from the nearest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devata (1965 Film)
''Devata'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by B. Purushottam, presented by comedian Padmanabham and directed by K. Hemambharadhara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, with music composed by S. P. Kodandapani. Plot Prasad and Seeta are a happily married couple. They have a son Madhu. Seeta is a dedicated daughter-in-law who cares for her in-laws. She learns that her father Seshaiah is sick and starts home by train. The train meets with an accident. Family members rush to the hospital where the occupants were taken and consult the officials, who were in charge of identifying the dead and treating the survivors, among the occupants of the train accident and are relieved to find out that Seeta is injured but alive and rejoice. She reaches home but is unable to identify any of them. Meanwhile, Seshaiah leaves his entire property in the name of Seeta and dies. Dr. Rukminamma is called for consultation. The Doctor theorizes that the lady in the family is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobbili Yuddham
''Bobbili Yuddham'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language war film, based on the Battle of Bobbili between Bobbili and Vizianagaram kingdoms in 1757. The film was produced and directed by C. Seetaram. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna and S.V. Ranga Rao, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Plot The film begins with the birthday celebrations of Prince Chinna Venkatrayudu, son of Raja Rangarayudu (N. T. Rama Rao), King of Bobbili, for which Raja Vijayaramaraju (Rajanala), King of Vijayanagaram is invited. On the occasion, sports competitions are held in which the Bobbili team wins for which Vijayaramaraju feels jealous and wants to take revenge against them. At the same time, French invaders crack into the country and send a memorandum to Vijayaramaraju by General Bussi (Mukkamala). Vijayaramaraju exploits the situation by shaking hands with Bussi, taking authority over Bobbili, and asking them to pay taxes. But they refuse. So, Vijayaramaraju plans to attack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gulebakavali Katha
''Gulebakavali Katha'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language fantasy swashbuckler film directed by N. T. Rama Rao. The film was produced by N. Trivikrama Rao on National Art Theatres banner. It is based on the folk tale '' Gulebakavali'' from the folk tale collection '' Arabian Nights''. Rama Rao also stars alongside Jamuna and Nagarathna. The film focuses on a man's quest to search for the ''Gulebakavali'' flower, which he needs to cure the king's blindness. It was released on 5 January 1962, and became a commercial success. Plot King Chandrasena has two wives, Gunavathi and Rupavathi. Rupavathi has three sons. Rupavathi's brother Vakraketu has an eye on the king's throne. When Gunavathi gets pregnant with the blessings of the goddess Parvathi, Vakraketu and Rupavathi bribe the astrologer by saying that the King loses his eyesight if he sees the child and tries to murder the infant, but he is rescued and brought up by a shepherd couple and named Vijay. Once, King Chandrase ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seetarama Kalyanam
''Sita Rama Kalyanam'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by N. T. Rama Rao in his directorial debut. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Haranath, Geetanjali, B. Saroja Devi, Kanta Rao, Sobhan Babu. The film was produced by N. Trivikrama Rao on 'National Art Theatres' banner. The music composed by Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao. The film was a commercial success. It also won the Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 8th National Film Awards. The film was dubbed into Tamil with the same title and was released on 3 February 1961. Plot The film begins with the demon king Ravana visiting Kailasa, the abode of Lord Siva, at an inopportune time. He is obstructed by the guardian deity Nandi who warns him against going in and disturbing Siva's privacy. A rift between them forces an enraged Nandi to curse Ravana that an army of monkeys would destroy him. In retaliation, Ravana decides to uproot Kailasa and uses all his strength to do so. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bharatanatyam
Bharatanatyam () is a major form of Indian classical dance that originated in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the eight widely recognized Indian classical dance forms, and expresses South Indian religious themes and spiritual ideas, particularly of Shaivism and in general of Hinduism.Bharata-natyam ''Encyclopædia Britannica''. 2007 A description of Bharatanatyam from the 2nd century CE can be found in the ancient Tamil epic ''Silappatikaram'', while temple sculptures of the 6th to 9th century CE suggest it was a highly refined performance art by the mid-1st millennium CE. Bharatanatyam is the oldest classical dance tradition in India. Bharatanatyam is the state dance form of Tamil Nadu. Bharatanatyam contains different types of ''baanis''. ''Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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