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K. Murari
Katragadda Murari (14 June 1944 – 15 October 2022) was an Indian film producer who worked in Telugu cinema. He established the film production company ''Yuva Chithra Arts''. His films are known for their knack in music. Music for all of his films was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. He released his autobiography ''Navvi Podurugaaka'' on 17 November 2012. Early life Murari was born on 14 June 1944 in Vijayawada in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. He dropped out of final year M.B.B.S. at Kakatiya Medical College Warangal and moved to Madras to enter Film Industry. He started his career as an assistant director and moved on to become a Producer and produced Telugu films under Yuva Chitra Arts banner. Apart from producing movies, he edited a book, titled, "Telugu Chalanachitra Nirmatala Charitra (1931-2005)" (A History of Telugu Motion Picture Producers 931-2005. Controversies The producer, who is known for classy film-making, was very vocal about upholding respect and dignity ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijayawada
Vijayawada, formerly known as Bezawada, is the second largest city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and is a part of the state's Capital Region. It is the administrative headquarters of the NTR district. Its metropolitan region comprises NTR and parts of Krishna and Guntur districts.Vijayawada lies on the banks of Krishna river surrounded by the hills of Eastern Ghats, known as Indrakeeladri Hills. It geographically lies on the center spot of Andhra Pradesh. The city has been described as the commercial, political, cultural and educational capital of Andhra Pradesh It is the second largest city in Andhra Pradesh with a population of 17,23,000 in 2021, estimated population of 19,91,189 in the Vijayawada Metropolitan Area. It is one of the fastest growing urban areas in India and among the top 10 fastest growing cities in the world according to Oxford Economics report. Vijayawada is considered to be a sacred place for residing one of the most visited and famous temples of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talluri Rameswari
Talluri Rameswari (also known as Rameswari) is an Indian actress who worked in Hindi, Odia and Telugu language films. Early life She was born and raised in Andhra Pradesh and spent her childhood in Kakinada. Career Rameswari graduated from FTII in 1975. She got her big break in 1977 with Rajshri's '' Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye.'' The movie turned was a phenomenal hit and made her a household name. In 1978 she played the title role in K. Viswanath's ''Seetamalakshmi'' (Telugu) for which she received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu. Some of her other notable films include ''Sunayana'' with Naseeruddin Shah, '' Mera Rakshak'' with Mithun'','' and '' Sharda'' and '' Aasha'' with Jeetendra. The latter earned her a Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actress. In addition to Hindi and Telugu she has also acted in Odia and Malayalam movies. Personal life Rameswari married her FTII classmate and pal, Punjabi actor-producer Deepak Seth and has two sons Bhaskara Pra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radhika Sarathkumar
Raadhika Sarathkumar is an Indian actress, entrepreneur, producer and politician who works predominantly in Tamil cinema along with Telugu cinema as well as a few Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada films. She is the founder and CP of the Radaan Mediaworks India Limited and doing serials in most of the south Indian languages. and is a recipient six Filmfare Awards South, two Nandi Awards and three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Personal life Raadhika is the daughter of the late Tamil actor and comedian, M. R. Radha who hails from Tamil Nadu and Geetha who is a Sri Lankan. Raadhika did her education in India, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom. She has a younger sister Nirosha, who is also an actress, and two younger brothers, Raju and Mohan. She also has an older half-brother Radha Ravi. Raadhika married actor Sarathkumar on 4 February 2001. They had been friends before their marriage and had been paired in two films: ''Namma Annachi'' (1994) and '' Suryavamsam'' (1997). The couple ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayasudha
Jayasudha Kapoor (born Sujatha Nidudavolu) is an Indian actress and politician known for her works predominantly in Telugu cinema. She has also worked in few Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Known as natural actress, she received five state Nandi Awards for her acting in works such as '' Jyothi'' (1976), ''Idi Katha Kaadu'' (1979), '' Premabhishekam'' (1981), ''Meghasandesam'' (1982), and ''Dharmaatmudu'' (1983). She has garnered five Filmfare Awards South, for her performances in '' Jyothi'' (1976), ''Aame Katha'' (1977), ''Gruha Pravesam'' (1982), ''Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi'' (2004), and ''Kotha Bangaru Lokam'' (2008). In 2008, she received the ANR National Award, and in 2010, she won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South for her contributions to Indian cinema. Jayasudha served as Member, Legislative Assembly, from Secunderabad constituency during 2009-2014 in the erstwhile combined Government of Andhra Pradesh. Early and Personal life Jayasudha was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sridevi
Shree Amma Yanger Ayyappan (13 August 1963 – 24 February 2018), professionally credited with her stage name Sridevi, was an Indian actress who worked in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada language films. Cited as the "First Female Superstar" of Indian cinema, she was the recipient of various accolades, including the National Film Award, the Nandi Award, the Tamil Nadu State Film Award, the Kerala State Film Award, four Filmfare Awards, including a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and three Filmfare Awards South. Sridevi's career in Indian cinema spanned over 50 years in a range of genres from slapstick comedy to epic dramas. She was known for her reticent and introverted personality, but headstrong and outspoken screen persona, regularly playing strong-willed, sophisticated women. In 2013, Sridevi was honoured with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian honour. She was also voted 'India's Greatest Actress in 100 Years' in a CNN-IBN national pol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishnam Raju
Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju (20 January 1940 – 11 September 2022) was an Indian actor and politician. He was known for his works in Telugu cinema and was widely known as "''Rebel Star''" for his rebellious acting style. He was also the winner of the inaugural Nandi Award for Best Actor. Krishnam Raju starred in more than 183 feature films in his career. He made his film debut with the 1966 film ''Chilaka Gorinka'' produced and directed by K. Pratyagatma. Krishnam Raju had won five Filmfare Awards South and three state Nandi Awards. Krishnam Raju was also an active politician. Krishnam Raju acted in several successful films such as ''Jeevana Tarangalu'' (1973), '' Krishnaveni'' (1974), ''Bhakta Kannappa'' (1976), '' Amara Deepam'' (1977), '' Sati Savitri'' (1978), ''Katakatala Rudrayya'' (1978), '' Mana Voori Pandavulu'' (1978), ''Rangoon Rowdy'' (1979), ''Sri Vinayaka Vijayamu'' (1979), ''Sita Ramulu'' (1980), ''Taxi Driver'' (1981), '' Trisulam'' (1982), ''Dharmaatmud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao
Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao (born 23 May 1942) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema besides having directed a few Hindi films. He has garnered four state Nandi Awards and five Filmfare Awards South. In a film career spanning more than four decades, Rao has directed more than a hundred feature films across multiple genres such as romantic comedy, fantasy, melodrama, action thriller, biographical and romance films. Rao received the state Nandi Award for Best Director for his works such as ''Bobbili Brahmanna'' (1984), and ''Pelli Sandadi'' (1996). He garnered the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu for the drama film ''Prema Lekhalu'' (1977), the fantasy film ''Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari'' (1990), and the romance film ''Allari Priyudu'' (1993). Rao is known for his works in hagiographical films such as ''Annamayya'' (1997), which won two National Film Awards, and was also showcased at the 1998 Inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trisulam (film)
''Trisulam'' () is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao in screenplay written by Satyanand. The film stars Krishnam Raju and Sridevi. Jayasudha, Raadhika, Prabhakar Reddy, Gollapudi Maruti Rao and Rao Gopal Rao are featured in supporting roles. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The songs "Pellante Pandillu" and "Raayini Aadadi Chesina" were chartbusters. The film was based on the novel ''Jagriti''. It was remade in Hindi as ''Naya Kadam'' (1984). Cast *Krishnam Raju as Ramu and Harish as Young Ramu *Sridevi as Lakshmi *Jayasudha as Neeli *Raadhika as Yadi *Prabhakar Reddy *Gollapudi Maruti Rao as Hitler Raghavaiah *Rao Gopal Rao as Pentaiah *Allu Rama Lingaiah as Lingam *Chalapathi Rao as Bhadraiah *Tulasi *Rajya Lakshmi Rajyalakshmi Chandu, better known by her stage name Sankarabharanam Rajyalakshmi (born 18 December 1964) is an Indian actress. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mucherla Aruna
Mucherla Aruna is an Indian actress who worked in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films, mainly during the 1980s. Early life and career Mucherla Aruna was born in Kothagudem of Telangana into a family that belongs to Arjunudupalem, near Tanuku West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. She was brought up in Chennai and Hyderabad. Aruna made her debut in the Tamil film titled ''Kallukkul Eeram'' by Bharathiraja which was released in 1980. She has been frequently paired with actor Vijayakanth in '' Sivappu Malli'', '' Needhi Pizhaithathu'', ''Sattam Sirikkiradhu'', and '' Kanalukku Karaiyethu'' with Shankar . In some of the Tamil movies, she appeared as the second lead and supporting roles. She acted as Poornima Bhagyaraj's friend in ''Darling, Darling, Darling'' and as Sudhakar's sister in ''Pennin Vazhkai''. She acted with Karthik in suspense movie ''Kelviyum Naane Pathilum Naane'' which was released in 1982 where actress Srividya acted as an antagonist. Aruna Mucherla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
Singeetam Srinivasa Rao (born 21 September 1931), commonly known as Singeetam, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, composer, and actor. He is widely regarded as one of the most versatile directors of India. He is credited with having revolutionised the South Indian cinema with experimental films. He has directed about sixty films in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, and English languages across multiple genres. He has garnered two National Film Awards, five Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards, three Karnataka State Film Awards, and three Filmfare Awards South. Singeetam worked as an assistant to noted director K. V. Reddy from 1955 to 1968 in films like ''Mayabazar'' (1957), ''Jagadeka Veeruni Katha'' (1961). He made his directorial debut with the Telugu film ''Neethi Nijayithi'' (1972). He then directed social problem films like ''Dikkatra Parvathi'' (1974), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil, and ''Tharam Marindi'' (1977), which won Nand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savitri (actress)
Savitri Ganesan (born Nissankara Savitri; 6 December 1935 – 26 December 1981) was an Indian actress, playback singer, dancer, director, and producer known for her works primarily in Telugu and Tamil cinema. She had also worked in Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam films. She starred in more than 250 films over three decades. She was one of the highest-paid and most popular Indian actresses of the 1950s, 60s, and early 70s. She is known by the epithets ''Mahanati'' () and ''Nadigaiyar Thilagam'' (). Savitri's first significant role was in the 1952 Telugu-Tamil bilingual film ''Pelli Chesi Choodu'' which simultaneously made in Tamil as Kalyanam Panni Paar . She has starred in successful ventures such as '' Devadasu'' (1953) which received special mentions at India International Film Festival, '' Donga Ramudu'' (1955), ''Mayabazar'' (1957), and ''Nartanasala'' (1963), featured at the Afro-Asian film festival in Jakarta. She also starred in works such as ''Missamma'' (1955), ''Ardhangi'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sujatha (actress)
Sujatha (10 December 1952 – 6 April 2011) was an Indian actress who performed and staggered in a number of unique and variety of characters in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films- in addition to few in Kannada and Hindi languages as well. The actress was best known for restraint and subtlety in portrayal of varied emotions. After starring in numerous Malayalam films in her mother-tongue, Sujatha later got introduced to the Tamil film industry by veteran director K. Balachander and producer P.R. Govindarajan as a protagonist in her first Tamil film, ''Aval Oru Thodar Kathai'' (1974). It was a critically acclaimed film and launched the actress's first commecrical breakthrough in her acting career. Whereas, her first Telugu picture happened to be a Telugu/Tamil bilingual titled as ''Guppedu Manasu'' (1979) in Telugu and was simultaneously shot as Nool Veli in Tamil of the same year. She died of a cardiac arrest on 6 April 2011 in Chennai (aged 58). Early life Sujatha wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
