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J. V. Raghavulu
Jetti Veera Raghavulu (1931 – 7 June 2013), better known as J. V. Raghavulu, was an eminent Indian music director and playback singer. He started as playback singer and became a music director after the sudden death of Ghantasala. He made his screen debut in ''Drohi'' (1970), a film by Suresh Productions. He scored music to about 172 films. Career He belonged to an agricultural family in Ramachandrapuram, East Godavari district. His parents were Veeraswami Naidu and Adilaxmi. He was one of the six siblings. He learned acting and singing from Bhadracharyulu who used to organize Harischandra play. He gave him chance to act as Lohitasudu in the play. He used to study in the school and act in the plays touring different places. Famous poets Indraganti Hanumachastri and Vedula Satyanarayana Sastry were his school teachers. Their poems used to be broadcast in All India Radio, Vijayawada. They encouraged him to sing these poems. He tuned and voiced many songs written by them and ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramachandrapuram, East Godavari
Ramachandrapuram is a town in Konaseema district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The town is a Municipality which serves as the headquarters of Ramachandrapuram mandal and Ramachandrapuram revenue division. Geography Ramachandrapuram is located at . It has an average elevation of 10 metres (32 feet). Demographics Census of India, the town had a population of . The total population constitute, males, females and children, in the age group of 0–6 years. The average literacy rate stands at 82.25% with literates, significantly higher than the national average of 73.00%. Transport The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates bus services from Ramachandrapuram bus station. Ramachandrapuram railway station lies on Kakinada-Kotipalli railway line. The nearest major railway stations to the town are Kakinada Town railway station which is 30km away and Rajahmundry railway station which is 35km away. Rajahmundry Airport Rajahmundry Ai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeevana Tarangalu
''Jeevana Tarangalu'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by T. Rama Rao. The film stars Sobhan Babu, Krishnam Raju, Vanisri, Chandramohan, and Lakshmi. It is based on a novel by Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani, and won three Filmfare Awards South. It was remade in Tamil as '' Thirumangalyam'' (1974), in Hindi in as '' Dil Aur Deewaar'' (1978), and in Kannada as '' Mangalya'' (1991). Plot Venu Gopala Rao ( Gummadi) and Savitri (Sriranjani) are a couple with two children, Roja (Vanisri) and Chandu (Krishnam Raju). But unfortunately, Venu Gopala Rao has an affair with another woman and leaves his family and children to marry her. He has two children from the second wife, namely Lavanya (Lakshmi) and a polio-affected younger daughter. Savitri faces a lot of insults from her brother and sister-in-law (Raavi Kondala Rao, Suryakantham) and lives with them because she has no shelter. Roja teaches music and Chandu is a spoiled brat who joins a theft group with an alia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Pendyala Nageswara Rao (6 March 1917 – 31 August 1984), known mononymously by his surname Pendyala, was an Indian composer, multi-instrumentalist, conductor, music producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema along with Tamil and Kannada films.Nata Ratnalu, Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murthy, Second edition, 2002; pp:582-4. Early life and career He was born at Vanukuru near Vijayawada and later shifted to Katur. He was closely associated with Mikkilineni as they were students of Kapilavai Ramanatha Sastry. His ancestors including his father Sitaramaiah were music exponents. Similarly Nageswara Rao also showed interest in music since childhood. He used to accompany his father playing Harmonium for dramas and learned techniques to play with it since the age of 13 years. He acted for the first time as Jambavati in ''Krishna Tulabharam'' play. He later played Rukmini, Narada characters in Tulabaram play along with Jonnavitula Sheshagiri, Rshyendramani, Lakshmirajy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
''Jagadeka Veeruni Katha'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Fantasy film, fantasy swashbuckler film, produced and directed by K. V. Reddy under the Vijaya Productions banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, B. Saroja Devi with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The film was subsequently dubbed into Tamil (''Jagathalaprathapan''), Kannada (''Jagadekaveerana Kathe''), Bengali, Oriya, and Hindi languages. Released on August 9, 1961, the film was a box office success. Plot Once upon a time, there was a kingdom Udayagiri, its king (Mukkamala) has two sons Pratap (N. T. Rama Rao) a valiant man and Jagajithu (Lanka Satyam), a poltroon man that envies his brother. Pratap's life ambition is to couple up with ''Devakanyas'' the angels ''Jayanthi/Indrakumari (B. Saroja Devi), Nagini/Nagakumari (L. Vijayalakshmi), Varuni/Varunakumari (Jayanthi),'' and ''Marichi/Agnikumari (Bala)''. Knowing it, the angered king ostracizes him from the country. Right now, Pratap starts hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadeddulu Ekaram Nela
''Kadeddulu Ekaram Nela'' () is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Ponnaluru Vasanthakumar Reddy under the Ponnaluru Brothers Pvt. Ltd. banner and directed by Jampana. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sowcar Janaki, with music composed by C. M. Raju. Plot The film begins in a village where Ramudu (N. T. Rama Rao) a young and energetic guy lives happily with his 1-acre land and two bulls and he is contending with his possession. He loves his maternal uncle Suraiah's (Perumallu) daughter Seeta (Sowcar Janaki). Shavukar Venkaiah (Relangi) a money lender and huge miser who abuses the entire village by giving loans at high interest. Suraiah supports his misdeeds and Ramudu always gives a tough fight to him. Meanwhile, elections are announced in the village in which Shavukar contests, Ramudu makes a wise person Veeraiah to stand as his opponent and succeeds to win. Due to this, Shavukar develops a grudge against Ramudu and files a false case against him that he had not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deepavali (1960 Film)
''Deepavali'' () is a 1960 Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by K. Gopala Rao under the Aswaraja Pictures banner and directed by S. Rajinikanth. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Ghantasala. This is third film of N. T. Rama Rao as Lord Krishna. The film is a box hit and celebrated 100 days, despite releasing only 6 days after Bhatti vikramarka. It was dubbed in 1974 in Kannada as ''Narakasura Vadhe'', Plot The film begins with Narakasura born to Vishnu to Bhudevi at Varaha Avatar, a wild boar. He conducts a huge penance and acquires a boon that no other eliminates him except his mother. Thus, raged Naraka conquers the universe, drags away Aditi’s earrings with angels, and proceeds to his capital Prakjothishapuram. Nagadatta his citizen is an advent devotee of Vishnu; his son dies under a chariot in the imperial parade on Naraka’s victory. Then, Nagadatta rebels and is seized even though his daughter Vasumati pleads for pardon. Gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhakta Raghunath
''Bhakta Raghunath'' is a 1960 Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of ''Raghunatha dasa Goswami'', produced by G. Sadasivudu under the G.V.S. Productions banner and directed by Samudrala Sr. It stars Kanta Rao, Jamuna and N. T. Rama Rao in a special appearance, with music composed by Ghantasala. Plot Raghunatha is the son of Venkata Ramayya, an overseas businessman. Annapurna is the daughter of Veeraiah, a rich man in the same town. They both love each other and both families also like the proposal and perform their engagement. Unfortunately, Venkataramayya is bankrupted and he dies. Raghunath clears all the debts by selling the property and wants to tour the country. Annapurna tells him that she cannot marry any other person, and will die if her parents fix another alliance. Raghunatha agrees to marry her after he returns. Raghunatha's mother also dies on tour. Finally, Raghunatha reaches, where he meets Swamy Chidananda and he also comes in touch with Rang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abhimanam (1960 Film)
''Abhimanam'' () is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by Sundarlal Nahatha and T. Ashwadanarayana under the Sri Productions banner and directed by C. S. Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri, Krishna Kumari, with music composed by Ghantasala. Plot The film begins with Venu (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) a graduate, brought up with the efforts of his destitute mother Lakshmi Kanthamma (Kannamba). He falls for his classmate Radha (Savitri) and approaches her father (V. Nagayya) with his mother taking their marriage proposal. Thereupon, Radha's father insults them due to their financial status, as a result, Radha has to marry Venu against her father's wishes. Radha is unable to acclimatize to poverty and is haughty towards them. Moreover, she could not admit the dominance and derision of Venu's sister Kamala (Krishna Kumari). Meanwhile, Venu acquires a job as a bank officer and resides in the city, as Radha restricts, Lakshmi Kanthamma and Kamala stay back. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vachina Kodalu Nachindi
''Vachina Kodalu Nachindi'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Ponnaluri Vasanth Kumar Reddy under the Sudhakar Films banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jamuna. The music is composed by Susarla Dakshinamurthi. Plot Chandra (Jamuna) is a club dancer who earns her livelihood by entertaining the public, but her earning is not sufficient for her father Jogulu's (C.S.R) drinking and they stay along with a goon Raju (Rajanala). Once there is a police ride in the club even though one constable Ravi (N. T. Rama Rao) notices Chandra leaves her by giving caution not to lead such a life. Chandra realizes her mistake and develops respect towards the police. From that day she does not listen to Jogulu's wish of earning when Chandra learns that Jogulu is not her father. Raju plans to molest her. But Gopi a young lad gives support to Chandra and saves her from Jogulu and Raju. Gopi and Chandra decide to earn by performing dances in the stre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pelli Sandadi (1959 Film)
''Pelli Sandadi'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Sitaram under the Republic Productions banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Anjali Devi and B. Saroja Devi, with music composed by Ghantasala. Plot The film begins in Vimalapuram where Captain Kota lives merrily with his two daughters Anuradha & Priyamvada and his younger Janardhan / Dhan. Once, he organizes a dance program for his daughters in the nearby town by phony identity Angla-Pingla. Whereat, Gurunatham the son of Raobahadoor Gangadharam falls for Priyamwada and tails her but she absconds. Later, Subedar Anjaneyulu mutual friend of Raobahadoor & Kota fixes a convergence of Gurunatham with Kota’s daughters for the match. Being unbeknownst Gurunatham transposes himself with his friend Vasu where he falls for Anuradha. Accidentally, Vasu is stuck therein, which throws Gurunatham in trouble and he is aided by Uma the daughter of Anjaneyulu. Meanwhile, Raobahad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sobha (1958 Film)
Sobha is a 1958 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi. The film was produced by Ponnaluri Brothers under the Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures banner. Music was composed by A. M. Rajah in his debut. ''Sobha'' was a remake of the Hindi film '' Dulari'' (1949). The film was recorded as a ''Hit'' at the box office. Plot Seetamma (Hemalatha) a widow, has a daughter Sobha. On the occasion of Sobha's fifth birthday, Sitamma's brother Sankaram (Relangi) gifts her a locket with the picture of Sobha and her parents in it and promised that he will marry Sobha to his son Raja. At midnight there is a theft in Seetamma's house by a tribal gang led by Sardar (Dr. Sivaramakrishnayya). Noticing Sobha wearing so much jewelry, they kidnap her. Sardar asks his sister Nagamma (Venkumamba) to rear the baby along with her daughter Kasturi. Sobha grows as Rani (Anjali Devi). Tribal youth Lala (Mukkamala) loves Rani but Kasturi (Raj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhavapeddi Satyam
Madhavapeddi Satyam (11 March 1922 – 18 December 2000) was an Indian playback singer and actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. He entered films as a singer-actor in Y. V. Rao's Tamil-Hindi bilingual movie ''Ramadas'' in the year 1946, playing the role of Kabir. However, he became more popular as a playback singer due to his booming voice. His voice suited artists like S. V. Ranga Rao, Relangi and Ramana Reddy. He also sang for others like Akkineni Nageswara Rao, N.T. Rama Rao, Jaggayya and Padmanabham. In a five-decade long career, he sang numerable songs including popular ones like "Vivaha Bhojanambu" from the film ''Mayabazar'' (1957) for S. V. Ranga Rao, and "Ayyayyo Chethilo Dabbulu Poyene" from the film '' Kulagothralu'' (1961) for Ramana Reddy. Satyam is also a close relative of Madhavapeddi Suresh, famous music composer in 1990s Telugu films. Biography Madhavapeddi Satyam was born on 11 March 1922 at Brahmanakoduru village in Ponnur, Andhra Pradesh. He is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
