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Gunasekhar
Gunasekar (born 2 June 1964) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in Telugu cinema. He has directed films in action, romance, mythological, and historical drama genres. He has won a National Film Award, multiple Nandi Awards, and a Filmfare Award South. Gunasekhar directed the mythological film ''Ramayanam'' (1997), which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film and was screened at the International Children's Film Festival of India. His 2003 action film, Okkadu was huge commercial success becoming the highest grossing Telugu film of that year and was remade into various Indian languages. His other notable films include ''Sogasu Chooda Tharamaa'' (1995), ''Choodalani Vundi'' (1998), '' Manoharam'' (2000)'','' and '' Rudhramadevi'' (2015). Career Before venturing into mainstream film direction, Gunasekar worked as an associate director to D. V. Narsaraju, Kranthi Kumar, and Ram Gopal Varma. Gunasekhar made his directorial debut with the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okkadu
''Okkadu'' ( ''The One'') is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film written and directed by Gunasekhar. It stars Mahesh Babu, Bhumika Chawla and Prakash Raj. The film was produced by M.S. Raju while music was composed by Mani Sharma and editing was by A. Sreekar Prasad. The film follows journey of a Kabaddi player, Ajay who rescues Swapna from Obul Reddy, when the latter tries to forcefully marry her. Released on 15 January 2003, ''Okkadu'' was successful at the box office and became as the one of the highest-grossing Telugu films ever. It earned a distributor's share of 25–30 crore. It has garnered eight Nandi Awards and four Filmfare Awards South, including Best Film – Telugu, and led Mahesh Babu to instant stardom. The film was later remade into Tamil as ''Ghilli'' (2004), Kannada as '' Ajay'' (2006), Bengali ''as'' ''Jor'' (2008), Hindi as ''Tevar'' (2015), Odia as ''Mate Aanidela Lakhe Phaguna'' (2008), and in Sinhala as ''Kabaddi'' (2021). Plot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rudhramadevi (film)
''Rudramadevi'' is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language 3D biographical action film based on the life of Rudrama Devi, one of the prominent rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty in the Deccan, and one of the few ruling queens in Indian history. The film written and directed by Gunasekhar features Anushka Shetty in a titular role as Rudramadevi, alongside an ensemble cast including Allu Arjun, Rana Daggubati, Vikramjeet Virk, Krishnam Raju, Prakash Raj, Suman, Nithya Menen, Adithya, and Catherine Tresa. The film is narrated by Chiranjeevi. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. ''Rudhramadevi'' was released worldwide on 9 October 2015, with dubbed versions in Hindi and Malayalam languages. The Tamil version was released by Sri Thenandal Films on 16 October. The film became the fifth highest opening day grossing Indian film of 2015. It grossed 32 crore worldwide in the opening weekend. Plot Ganapatideva (Krishnam Raju) is the emperor of the Kaka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arjun (2004 Film)
''Arjun'' is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Gunasekhar and produced by G. Ramesh Babu. The film starred Mahesh Babu as the titular character along with Shriya Saran, Keerthi Reddy, Raja Abel, Prakash Raj, and Saritha. The music was composed by Mani Sharma with cinematography by Sekhar V. Joseph and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad. The film released on 18 August 2004 and was successful at the box-office. It was later dubbed into Hindi as ''Maidan-E-Jung'' (2008) and in Tamil as ''Varenda Maduraikku''. The film was screened at the International Film Festival of India in the mainstream section. This was Keerthi Reddy’s final acting performance prior to her retirement from the film industry. The film won three Nandi Awards. Plot Arjun and his twin sister Meenakshi finish college, and their parents decide to look for a good man to marry Meenakshi. Meenakshi shows Arjun a letter from their friend Uday, who confesses his love for her and asks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choodalani Vundi
''Choodalani Vundi'' () is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Gunasekhar, and produced by C. Aswani Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Soundarya, Anjala Zaveri and Prakash Raj. The film has music composed by Mani Sharma with cinematography by Chota K. Naidu. Released on 27 August 1998, the film was a success at the box office and became the highest grossing Telugu film of 1998. The film was featured in the ''Indian Panorama'' mainstream section at the 30th International Film Festival of India. It received two South Filmfare Awards and three state Nandi Awards. In 2003, it was remade into Hindi as ''Calcutta Mail''. Plot Ramakrishna (Chiranjeevi) is a mechanic in Vijayawada whose life changes when he meets Priya ( Anjala Zaveri) at a train station. She sees him and feels some inexplicable connection, and then runs away with him to flee her father Mahendra's (Prakash Raj) gangsters. They end up living in the forest w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sogasu Chooda Tharamaa
''Sogasu Chooda Tarama!'' () is a 1995 Telugu romance film directed by Gunasekhar. The film stars Naresh, Indraja, Tanikella Bharani, Mallikarjuna Rao, and Ramana Murthy. The film won four Nandi Awards. It was not commercially successful. The film is an unofficial remake of 1993 Hollywood film ''Indecent Proposal''. Cast * Naresh as Venkat Rao *Indraja as Neelima *Tanikella Bharani * Mallikarjuna Rao *Ramana Murthy *Devadas Kanakala Soundtrack Awards ;Nandi Awards * Best Feature Film - Gold - K. Ram Gopal * Best Dialogue Writer - Ajay Shanti * Best Costume Designer - Koteswara Rao * Best Screenplay Writer - Gunasekhar Gunasekar (born 2 June 1964) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in Telugu cinema. He has directed films in action, romance, mythological, and historical drama genres. He has won a National Film Award, multiple Nand ... References External links * 1995 films 1990s Telugu-language films Indian romance films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manoharam (2000 Film)
''Manoharam'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language-language action drama film produced by Mullapudi Brahmanandam, Sunkara Madhu Murali under the M.R.C & Melody Combines banner and directed by Gunasekhar. It stars Jagapati Babu, Laya and music composed by Mani Sharma. The film won four Nandi Awards. Plot The film begins at Pakisthan where Pakistan and ISI imputes its mission to a malignant mole Basha. He plots and executes cataclysmic bomb blasts at the most important cities in India. At Hyderabad, Anand a bank employee is been suddenly encountered by cops Govind & Ram Prasad and apprehended as an ISI agent. Afterward, the case is allocated to CBI Officer Srinivasa Murthy who starts his interrogation. Now, Anand moves rearward wherein his nuptial goes down with a plucky girl Usha. Initially, she scorns her husband and pauses their first night as she yearns to continue her studies. Yet, she is compelled to the wedding. Later, the couple proceeds to Delhi for their honeymoon. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neelima Guna
Neelima Guna is the elder daughter of Gunasekhar, Film Director and Producer, and Ragini Guna. Career Neelima Guna started her career as co-producer with the film Rudhramadevi(2015), starring Anushka Shetty in the titular role, Rana Daggubati and Allu Arjun alongside several other noted actors playing important roles, directed by Gunasekhar. In 2021, she is producing ‘ Shaakuntalam’ starring Samantha Akkineni Samantha Ruth Prabhu (formerly: Samantha Akkineni; born 28 April 1987) is an Indian actress who mainly works in Telugu and Tamil film industries. She is a recipient of several awards, including four South Filmfare Awards, six South Indian ..., Filmography References External links * {{IMDb name, id=7771095, name=Neelima Guna Living people Indian women film producers Telugu film producers 1994 births ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramayanam (1997 Film)
''Ramayanam'', also known as ''Bala Ramayanam'' (), is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language mythological film directed by Gunasekhar and produced by M. S. Reddy. Based on the Hindu epic ''Ramayana'', the film features overs 3000 child actors. It stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. as Lord Rama and Smitha Madhav as Sita. The film is released on 11 April 1997. It received the National Film Award for Best Children's Film and two Nandi Awards. Plot The story deals with lord Rama and his retaliation against Ravana for the kidnapping of his wife goddesses Sita. Cast * N. T. Rama Rao Jr. as Rama * Smitha Madhav as Sita * Narayanam Nikhil as Lakshmana * Swathi Kumar as Ravana * Arun Gangadhar as Anjaneya * Aditya Varma as Dasharatha * Chiranjeevi as Bharata * Manisha Chudamani as Kausalya * Vasundhara as Kaikeyi * Suma as Sumitra * Svetha Rao as Urmila * Sunaina as Sabari Soundtrack The music was composed by Madhavapeddi Suresh. Songs: # "Adi Subhodaya Vela" - ''S. P. Balasubrahmanyam'' # ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandi Award For Best Feature Film
This is the list of winners of the Nandi Award for Best Feature Films since 1964. Best Feature Film - Gold Second Best Feature Film - Silver Third Best Feature Film - Bronze References See also * Cinema of Andhra Pradesh {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Award For Best Feature Film Feature Film A feature film or feature-length film is a narrative film (motion picture or "movie") with a running time long enough to be considered the principal or sole presentation in a commercial entertainment program. The term ''feature film'' originall ... Awards for best film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Film Award For Best Children's Film
The National Film Award for Best Children's Film is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Golden Lotus (Swarna Kamal). The award was instituted in 1954, at 1st National Film Awards and awarded annually for children's films produced in the year across the country, in all Indian languages; Hindi (27 Awards), Bengali (7 Awards), Malayalam and Kannada (6 each), English (5 Awards), Marathi (3 Awards), Tamil, Telugu, Oriya and Assamese (1 each). Winners Award includes 'Golden Lotus Award' (Swarna Kamal) and cash prize. Following are the award winners over the years: References External links Official Page for Directorate of Film Festivals, IndiaNational Film Awards ArchivesNational Film Awardsat IMDb {{National Film Awards Children's Film A children's film, or family ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandi Award For Best First Film Of A Director
The Nandi Award for Best Debut Director winners since 1981:(in Telugu Telugu may refer to: * Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of India *Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India * Telugu script, used to write the Telugu language ** Telugu (Unicode block), a block of Telugu characters in Unicode S ...) References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Award For Best Debut Director Debut Director Directorial debut film awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calcutta Mail
''Calcutta Mail'' is a 2003 Indian action thriller film starring Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji and Manisha Koirala. It was directed by Sudhir Mishra. The film is a remake of the 1998 Telugu film ''Choodalani Vundi''. Plot Avinash (Anil Kapoor) comes to Calcutta to search for his only son Ishu and finds himself engulfed with too many people interested in him. His only lead is a telephone number given to him by a cop before coming to Calcutta. As soon, as he lands in Calcutta, he needs a place to stay. Here, he meets Reema aka Bulbul (Rani Mukherjee), a bubbly novelist who is supposed to be doing research for her novel. The room that Avinash gets is occupied by Bulbul. She refuses to vacate, so Avinash stays there too (though he sleeps outside the room). Bulbul falls in love with Avinash and becomes the light in his dark life. There are flashbacks throughout the movie. Sanjana (Manisha Koirala) and Avinash once lived in Calcutta with their only child, a son. One day, Avinash witnes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
